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- AboutThe Grimsby Traditional Fish Smokers Group is made up of four companies from the Grimsby Fish Docks who specialise in producing the unique and authentic taste of Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish, the regions most prestigious delicacy. This delicacy is, normally, a good sized fillet of quality cod or haddock, usually undyed, with a cream to beige colour, produced purely by the overnight smoking in tall chimneys, which also gives the fish a dry texture and appealing aroma. The GTFS Group is dedicated to the preservation of the distinct set of traditional skills, practiced over 150 years, that produce Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish. At the end of 2009 this dedication was recognised by the European Union which awarded Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This was awarded because of the time honoured natural slow smoking process used and nurtured by the Grimsby Traditional Fish Smokers Group. Only this method produces the distinct aroma and full flavour which is the hallmark of Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish. It is the 39th PGI awarded in the UK and one of only four awarded to seafood. This unique product now joins an exclusive group of fine foods across Europe, all of which maintain the greatest quality and integrity of food production. Please explore this site via the navigation bar to the left to learn more about our member companies, our traditional methods of production, the history of smoked fish, plus details on how we source our fish from recognised sustainable fisheries and other interesting information.
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- ContactRichard Enderby – Chairman of the Grimsby Traditional Fish Smokers Group richard@alfredenderby.co.uk Tel: 01472 342984 Steven Norton – Chief Executive, Grimsby Fish Merchants Association ce@grimsbyfma.com Tel: 01472 352221 Alfred Enderby Ltd George Enderby Richard Enderby Maclure Street Fish Docks Grimsby DN31 3NE Tel: 01472 342984 www.alfredenderby.co.uk richard@alfredenderby.co.uk GH Abernethie Ltd Mark Wheatley Sidebottom Street Fish docks Grimsby DN31 3QW Tel: 01472 358919 Fax: 01472 355845 gha@hotmail.co.uk www.ghabernethie.co.uk Atkinsons Smoked Fish Ltd David Atkinson 44A Cleethorpes Road Grimsby DN31 3LB Tel: 01472 343878 www.thefishwife.co.uk MTL Fish Curers Ltd Ian Button Fish Dock Road Grimsby DN31 3PD Tel: 01472 342885 Sealord Caistor Ltd Unit 6 Enterprise Road Caistor LN7 6PX 01472 852 782 Fax: +44 (0) 1472 852 783

About us
The Grimsby Traditional Fish Smokers Group is made up of Producers who meet the high quality criteria necessary to legally produce Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish and who are licensed to use the PGI logo.

Our Smoking Method
Our fish is smoked in authentic smokehouses using a traditional production method handed down and refined over generations. In 2009 Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish was awarded a Protected Geographical Indication from the European Union. This means that only fish produced in Grimsby using the traditional method can be called Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish.

The Best Recipes
Visit our Recipes Section and discover how best to cook Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish. We have put together a list of our favourite recipes all of which have been described in detail by top seafood experts so you can be sure to get the best flavours and taste from your Grimsby Traditional Smoked Fish.

Sustainability
We source our fish from Recognised Sustainable Fisheries in the North East Atlantic. It is this rich supply of good quality and line caught sustainably acquired fish that allows Grimsby Traditional Fish Smokers to maintain both their guarantee of excellent taste and their support for marine conservation.



