Frozen At Sea for optimal freshness
The voice of the Frozen At Sea (FAS) industry in the UK. Working in close collaboration with our supply chain partners for a healthy, sustainable and profitable future for our industry.
Our mission
The Frozen at Sea Fillets Association (FASFA) vision is for a thriving, sustainable and profitable fish & chip industry in the UK through the provision of high quality frozen at sea cod and haddock fillets sourced from responsibly managed stocks in the North Atlantic and Barents Sea.
About FASFA
Formed in 2000, FASFA is a trade organisation representing international fishing companies, fishing vessels and distributors of frozen at sea filleted cod and haddock sustainably sourced from Norway, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Greenland and the UK.
What are Frozen At Sea fillets?
FAS fillets are naturally sourced from North Atlantic cod and haddock, which are caught, processed and frozen at sea within four hours of being caught. This quick-freezing process helps to ‘lock-in’ the fresh quality and nutritional goodness of the fish, which are then distributed to fish and chip shops, restaurants and retailers throughout the UK.
Statistics and facts
Find out more about the FAS fillets industry, the wider commercial fishing industry and the important role that the catch plays in supplying fish and chip shops throughout the UK and beyond.
News and comments
Read the latest news, views and comments from the FASFA Board and their members. Here, you will also find links to the latest media activity relating to the FAS fillets industry.
Video
Frozen At Sea fish are processed and frozen within a few hours of capture. Each fish is filleted, packaged and carefully frozen within four hours. This short film takes you through the on-board processes.
