The SAGB’s 55th Annual Conference & Dinner returns for two days of in-person and virtual industry talks
Conference next year will be Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th June.The conference will be at The Crown Estate building, St James Square and the Dinner at Fishmongers’ Hall on the Tuesday night. The Shellfish Association of Great Britain has held
Ecosystem Benefits of UK Oyster Farms
How do oysters help the marine environment? As a fisheries industry-science partnership, ENVISION have collaborated with Tethys Oysters Ltd. and the University of Essex in a research project to determine
Welfare Codes Published
After many months in the making, we are delighted to be able to share final copies of the Codes of Practice for Crustacea Welfare. As you will know we have
SAGB Grand Coalition Launched
Hosted by the Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB, the Grand Coalition portal facilitates the exchange of data and ideas across the European shellfish industry. By sharing information and insights,
Welsh Crab and Lobster FMP
Join the Conversation: Shaping the Future of Welsh Crab and Lobster Fisheries The Welsh Government is gearing up to publish its Fishery Management Plan (FMP) in 2026, aimed at ensuring
Ropes to Reefs Project
Advancements in Offshore Mussel Farming: Ropes to Reefs Meeting Highlights David Jarrad participated in the recent Ropes to Reefs Partner Meeting, which includes collaborators such as the University of Plymouth,
Welcome to the Shellfish Association of Great Britain
We are the industry’s trade body based at Fishmongers’ Hall, by kind permission of the Fishmongers’ Company, one of London’s oldest livery companies, which is also home to the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers, in the City of London.
Our membership is composed of shellfish farmers, fishermen, fishermen’s Associations, processors, commercial traders and retail companies including restaurants, many of the Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authorities, organisations such as Seafish, academics, scientists, consultants and anyone with a passion for shellfish.
First founded as the Oyster Merchants’ and Planters’ Association in 1903, and renamed the Shellfish Association of Great Britain in 1969, the association has steadily extended its range of activities from “harvest to sale” in over a century of support to the industry.
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Become an SAGB member today
The Shellfish Association or ‘SAGB’ is the trade association for the UK shellfish industry. As such, it reflects the strength of its membership. It is now actively seeking to expand that membership because a stronger SAGB can be more influential, achieve more, and become a more powerful and unified lobbying voice.
We have a number of membership levels available and unique industry related discounts available for our members. Read more at the link below
