UK fish and chip shops turn to South African hake to fill Russian supply gap

At two-thirds of the cost of traditional cod and haddock products, hake is proving attractive to fish and chip shop owners.

New fish on the block. South African hake is making waves in one of Britain's most traditional industries. — New fish on the block. South African hake is making waves in one of Britain's most traditional industries.Photo: Soon Koon/Flickr

John Evans

Published 8 March 2023, 09:05Updated 8 March 2023, 10:13

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