Cod Price Rise Forces Chippies to Offer Alternative Fish Species

The price of cod has significantly increased, with costs rising by approximately £150 per case compared to last year. A typical case of cod now costs about £298 for 18kg, pushing fish and chip shops to offer alternative species like hake and pollock as lower-priced options. The number of fish and chip shops in the UK has decreased from around 35,000 to approximately 10,000, contributing to concerns about market sustainability. Many chippies are struggling to maintain profitability amidst rising costs and changing consumer behavior.