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The Sea Festival

The Sea Festival

6 May 2026

If you’re from the Opal Coast, you’ve probably already heard of the Fêtes de la Mer! The festival, held in Boulogne-sur-Mer this year from July 13 to 16, stretched from Quai Gambetta to the far end of the Bassin Napoléon and, as it does every year, offered a wide range of activities and insights into […]

Event Professional
Workshop on Malnutrition by Euro-Toques

Workshop on Malnutrition by Euro-Toques

6 May 2026

Mr.Goodfish is partnering with chefs' associations! On July 4, we had the pleasure of participating in a workshop organized by our partner Euro-Toques on the topic of malnutrition. Chaired by Chef Christian TETEDOIE, the goal was to discuss and propose ideas to combat this scourge affecting the population, particularly in nursing homes and hospitals. The […]

Specie
Flounder or yellowtail flounder: alternatives to sole?

Flounder or yellowtail flounder: alternatives to sole?

6 May 2026

With inflation soaring and putting a serious strain on our wallets, we’ve decided to highlight some fish that can be eaten as an alternative to sole, which costs around €30 per kilogram. The sea is teeming with creatures as diverse as they come: round ones, snake-like ones, big ones, small ones, starfish, and flat ones! […]

Fishing Professional
Profile: Stéphane Pinto

Profile: Stéphane Pinto

6 May 2026

We met with Mr. Stephane PINTO, Vice President of the Hauts-de-France Regional Committee for Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture, who represents the gillnet fishermen. We asked him a few questions to get to know him better, and he shared some anecdotes, memories, and commitments with us. If you had to be a color?   “If I […]

Fishing
Decarbonization

Decarbonization

6 May 2026

Decarbonizing ships has become a major challenge in the quest for a sustainable future for the maritime sector. Given that the oceans are vital to global trade and play a crucial role in the global economy, it is imperative to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint in order to mitigate the effects of climate change and […]

Specie
Alternatives to cod

Alternatives to cod

6 May 2026

As global demand for cod (Gadus morua) rises and stocks of this species face increasing pressure, it has become imperative to consider sustainable and balanced alternatives. Various options are available to you, consumers and stakeholders, to diversify your choices while preserving resources and, consequently, marine ecosystems. Also known as salt cod (when salted), cod is […]

Professional
COFIMA: A Company’s Vision

COFIMA: A Company’s Vision

6 May 2026

In this newsletter, we’ve decided to introduce you to one of the long-standing, family-owned businesses in Capécure (Boulogne-sur-Mer): SN COFIMA. Led since 2016 by Romain Lennelle, COFIMA has been providing its clients with expertise and values unique to the company since 1976, which have enabled it to endure and grow over the years. On Monday, […]

Event
Chef, what's for dinner? 

Chef, what's for dinner? 

6 May 2026

As part of the Innovation Mer et Littoral Festival organized by the Boulogne Développement agency, Mr.Goodfish is in the spotlight during the “Chef, what’s for dinner?” workshops In these workshops organized by the Collectif Boulogne-sur-Mer, La Mer en Direct, and the Académie Nationale de Cuisine, species recommended by Mr.Goodfish are highlighted. Among them are hake […]

Fishing
Scallop fishing in the Hauts-de-France region

Scallop fishing in the Hauts-de-France region

6 May 2026

Scallop fishing in the Hauts-de-France region is a quintessential activity deeply rooted in the region’s rich maritime heritage. The coasts of Pas-de-Calais and the Somme are home to scallop beds that have made this local fishery famous. Fishermen in Hauts-de-France, often aboard traditional coastal boats, harvest scallops with deep respect for marine ecosystems. Fishing areas […]