Fish & Chip Shops in England Face Mushy Pea Shortage Amid Rising Costs Wednesday, July 1, 2026 fish chips mushypeas shortage nfff hospitality costcrisis uk survey foodindustry England’s beloved fish and chip shops are confronting a troubling shortage of a staple menu item: mushy peas. This shortage, coupled with rising costs and supply chain pressures, is placing significant strain on chip shop … Read More
Thousands of Fish & Chip Shops Face Closure Amid Rising £11 Average Cost Monday, June 29, 2026 fish chips inflation chippies business hospitality cod haddock hoki retail The beloved British staple, fish and chips, is facing a crisis as the average price of a fish supper has surged from £6.48 in 2019 to £11.17 today, according to the Office for National Statistics. This sharp rise has left … Read More
Legendary Birmingham Fish and Chip Shop Faces Closure After 80 Years Amid Rising Costs Thursday, June 4, 2026 birmingham fish chips bedders inflation vat hospitality smallbusiness costpressures legacy After 80 years serving the Coventry Road community in Small Heath, one of Birmingham’s most iconic fish and chip shops is on the brink of closure. Ian Simmonds took over Bedders, a beloved chippy founded in 1946 by Doris and … Read More