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12/03/2026

A first look at A Taste of the Salt.

For thousands of years, Plymouth has been shaped by the people who work its waters.

Over the past few months, we’ve been tracing their story- joining fishermen on their vessels, following the comings and goings of the Fish Quay, and capturing the thoughts, feelings and hopes of the merchants, processors and fishermen that make up the industry in Plymouth.

From merchants who’ve worked here for generations to the youngest active member of the fleet, our film brings the voices of Plymouth’s fishing community to the surface.

Watch in full here from 9am tomorrow: https://www.pfsa.uk/a-taste-of-the-salt

Credit:
A High Water Films and MEOR Design film
Filmmaker: Jack Williams
Interviewer & Creative Producer: Jasmin Jelley
Project Manager: Nicole Fabienne Laity
Studio Director: Nik Read

To the fishermen, merchants, and chefs, first and foremost, for welcoming us into their workspaces and so generously sharing their stories.

Fantastic coverage on our 'A Taste of the Salt' campaign. Huge thank you for everyones support. Plymouth Fishing & Seafo...
10/03/2026

Fantastic coverage on our 'A Taste of the Salt' campaign. Huge thank you for everyones support. Plymouth Fishing & Seafood Association

Haddock is a British staple, but our overreliance on it means we overlook brilliant alternatives landed fresh in Plymout...
10/03/2026

Haddock is a British staple, but our overreliance on it means we overlook brilliant alternatives landed fresh in Plymouth waters.

The ‘Big 5’ - cod, haddock, salmon, tuna, and prawns - make up roughly 80% of all seafood consumed in the UK. Leaning on them year-round puts pressure on stocks and ignores seasonality - not to mention the incredible variety caught by Plymouth’s fleet that most of us have never tried.

Haddock swaps:

🐟 Pouting - A member of the cod family with white, beautifully flaky flesh. More sustainable than haddock (it’s plentiful in British waters, fast-growing, and matures at just 2 years). Professional kitchens use it for fish fingers but it’s brilliant battered, fried or in fish pies.

🐟 Gurnard - Sweet, firm, and versatile. Brilliant baked whole, grilled, or in Mediterranean stews. High in protein and selenium. One of the most underutilised fish despite being a fisherman’s favourite.

🐟 John Dory - Premium eating with delicate, firm flesh. Perfect for pan-frying or grilling. A restaurant-quality fish that showcases the incredible quality landed at Plymouth.

Also worth trying: Pollack - another cod family member with similar texture and flavour, caught sustainably in Plymouth waters.

All are caught in Plymouth waters, landed fresh daily at the Fish Quay and available from local merchants Rex Down Wholesale Fish Merchants Ltd. Sole of Discretion RG Seafoods when they’re in season.

Fish bought this way has complete traceability - from the boat to your plate.

Ask your fishmonger what’s fresh.

“When you’re telling a story to someone, you want detail. If you know the provenance of your fish, restaurants can carry...
09/03/2026

“When you’re telling a story to someone, you want detail. If you know the provenance of your fish, restaurants can carry that on to their customers.

I tend to buy our fish off people or boats that I’ve bought from for a long time. Long may it continue.” - Rikki Down, Rex Down Wholesale Fish Merchants Ltd.

A Taste of the Salt - photography by Ashley Bourne. View the full exhibition and follow the campaign >> https://www.pfsa.uk/a-taste-of-the-salt

“I think as an island nation, first and foremost, we should be able to access this vast resource we’ve got around us, ma...
06/03/2026

“I think as an island nation, first and foremost, we should be able to access this vast resource we’ve got around us, make sure we do the best for it; and bring in economics, livelihoods, and our coastal communities as part of that.” - Rob Goodacre, RG Seafoods

A Taste of the Salt - photography by Ashley Bourne. View the full exhibition here > > https://www.pfsa.uk/a-taste-of-the-salt

Pictured:
Rob, Founder of RG Seafoods
Lewis, Manager of RG Seafoods
Lee, RG Seafoods

“Buying local fish is so important on so many levels. The money goes directly back into our local economy. It can’t go a...
05/03/2026

“Buying local fish is so important on so many levels. The money goes directly back into our local economy. It can’t go anywhere else.”
- Caroline Bennett, Sole of Discretion

A Taste of the Salt - photography by Ashley Bourne. View the full exhibition and follow the campaign here >> https://www.pfsa.uk/a-taste-of-the-salt

Pictured:
Caroline, Founder of Sole of Discretion
James, Fish processor at Sole of Discretion
BTS at Sole of Discretion: a collective of small-scale fishers fishing out of Plymouth harbour to get quality, ethical, sustainable fish delivered straight to your door.

“I grew up by the coast in Wembury and spent most of my youth either surfing or fishing around the shore depending on th...
03/03/2026

“I grew up by the coast in Wembury and spent most of my youth either surfing or fishing around the shore depending on the weather. I always liked the idea of being a commercial fisherman but never knew how to get started. After spending a few years at uni and doing a few different jobs I eventually looked into it and managed to buy a small boat with a bass licence and went from there.” - Christopher Kelly, Plymouth Inshore Fisherman

A Taste of the Salt - photography by Ashley Bourne. View the full exhibition and follow the campaign here >> https://www.pfsa.uk/a-taste-of-the-salt

King and tiger prawns are among the UK’s most popular seafood, but most are harvested overseas and imported over great d...
02/03/2026

King and tiger prawns are among the UK’s most popular seafood, but most are harvested overseas and imported over great distances. Plymouth and UK waters offer brilliant alternatives.

King Scallops - A premium shellfish from Plymouth waters. High protein, low fat, and packed with omega-3s and vitamin B12. Hand-dived or dredged from local waters - ask your fishmonger about their catch methods. Sear them quickly for caramelised sweetness or use raw in ceviche.

Cuttlefish - An underrated alternative. Though not shellfish, it works brilliantly in paella, stir-fries, braised, or simply grilled whole. High protein, low fat, and rich in selenium and zinc. Caught using low-impact methods in Plymouth waters. Fast-growing with healthy stocks.

These alternatives require no long-distance imports and support Plymouth’s fishing fleet directly.

All are caught in Plymouth waters, landed fresh daily at the Fish Quay and available from local merchants Sole of Discretion Rex Down Wholesale Fish Merchants Ltd. RG Seafoods when they’re in season.

Fish bought this way has complete traceability - from the boat to your plate.

Ask your fishmonger what’s fresh.

“Fishing is not a living, its a lifestyle. You can’t beat the feeling of going out to sea and providing to the nation. T...
01/03/2026

“Fishing is not a living, its a lifestyle. You can’t beat the feeling of going out to sea and providing to the nation. That’s how I see it. I take pride in the fact that I can go there, catch fish and someone is going to enjoy that fish.” - Steve Walker

“I started at the age of nine, going out with my dad on a crabber. I got a taste of the salt, and got it in my blood fro...
28/02/2026

“I started at the age of nine, going out with my dad on a crabber. I got a taste of the salt, and got it in my blood from there.

My uncles had trawlers working out of the old fish market - I’d help them land the fish on weekends. As soon as I was old enough, I started going out with them. When I left school I went into fishing.

I was in the Navy for 22 years, but I still had boats and kept my hand in that side of things - had a small licensed boat. When I left the Navy, I took up rod and line fishing full time. It’s a ‘sustainable’ method of fishing, and what you yield gets the best price for what you catch.

I’ve not looked back since. I’ve been doing that full time for the last 16 years.” - Tony Heinemann, Plymouth Rod and Line Fisherman.

A Taste of the Salt - photography by Ashley Bourne. View the full exhibition and follow the campaign here >> https://www.pfsa.uk/a-taste-of-the-salt, and keep an eye on local bus stops.

27/02/2026

After popular Demand John has started the prep for Homemade Haddock & Prawn FISHCAKES for tomorrow lunch 🐟01752266400 get booking as they sell like hot cakes 🙃 😋

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