Talk about the Passion! Collins leading the way for fish for over 40 years! Here at Collins Seafoods, we are proud to be industry leaders in providing the highest quality Frozen at Sea fish throughout the UK and Ireland. Since the business was established in 1980, we have been passionate about providing our customers with the finest, sustainable products. At our two depots in County Durham and Leeds, we have dedicated teams that consistently deliver an excellent service to fish and chip shops, wholesalers, and restaurants. We are best known for distributing Frozen at Sea cod and haddock, but we also have a large variety of sundries available. What makes you stand out? We are the only seafood supplier in the industry that is owned by a fishing company - this means our customers are buying Frozen at Sea cod and haddock directly from the fishermen themselves. The high-skilled crew on board the vessels have a vast knowledge of fish processing which has been developed over many generations, and we work with modern factory trawlers such as Kirkella, Baldvin, Blaengur, Geir, Lodairo, and Santa Princesa to name a few. Why is it important to provide the finest quality fish for your customers? Our customers are the heart and soul of our business, and it’s crucial we can offer them the healthiest, tastiest and most sustainable products possible. Our Frozen at Sea fish are caught, processed and frozen within a six-hour window of leaving the sea, meaning that the taste, texture or quality is never compromised. Additionally, we are MSC-certified, meaning we can offer our customers full traceability on all products, and they can track them back to the source. What is sustainable fishing? By working with the Marine Stewardship Council, we are consistently finding new ways to improve sustainability in our working practices, while also making sure there will be a steady ongoing supply of seafood for future generations to enjoy the nutritious benefits of fish. Sustainable fishing methods minimise the impact on the environment, meaning the processes help maintain a functioning ecosystem for species in the Ocean, and protect their habitats and food supply. This is one of the most important factors to us when running our business – ensuring that we follow relevant procedures to protect the environment and the future of Contact species in the ocean. What is next for Collins? We are constantly adapting to become more sustainable, on land and at sea. In June, we installed electric vehicle chargers at our Northeast depot, and we look forward to reducing our carbon footprint as much as possible, while continually providing a reliable, professional service for our fantastic customers. 26
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COLLINS SEAFOODS NORTH EAST: Unit 2, Park 2000, Heighington Lane Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6AR Tel: 01325 315544 Web: www.collinsseafoods.co.uk Email: sales@collinsseafoods.co.uk
COLLINS SEAFOODS YORKSHIRE: Unit 2, Felnex Crescent, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds, LS9 0SN Tel: 0113 2498832 Email: salesyorkshire@collinsseafoods.co.uk
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