- A new report indicates that the average cost of haddock and chips in the UK has risen to £10.29, with cod and chips reaching £11.41.
- Fish and chip shop owners are facing significant pressure due to increasing costs for fish, potatoes, oil, and energy.
- In response to these financial challenges, many shops are diversifying their menus with items like kebabs, pizzas, or masala fish, or reducing options to improve efficiency.
- The report, compiled by Seafish, notes that approximately 7,210 fish and chip shops operate across the UK, with cod and haddock remaining the most popular choices.
- Industry representatives emphasise the sector's resilience and its crucial role in local economies and British culture, despite the current operating difficulties.
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