Why New Shellfish Systems Need Time To Mature When customers first buy a shellfish holding system they are usually excited to get started straight away. Quite understandably many people assume they can fill the tank to full capacity on day one and the system will simply work. Unfortunately biology does not quite work that quickly.…
A Customer Visit In Dumfries And Galloway One fisherman from Dumfries and Galloway bought two Lobster Pods from us around seven years ago giving him a total lobster holding capacity of 400Kg. Since then he has become one of those customers every manufacturer hopes for. Every year he gets in touch for his annual maintenance…
The Same Story Time and Time Again Over the years, I’ve had many conversations with people across the shellfish industry who initially decided to go with a cheaper system. Fishermen, fish merchants, bivalve farmers, fishmongers and hospitality businesses often come back to us a few years later saying exactly the same thing: “We wish we’d…
The Changing Start to the Lobster Season Although many shellfish fishermen now have their boats back in the water much earlier in the year, May still traditionally marks the point where the lobster season starts to build properly. Historically catches would gradually increase through late spring before reaching their peak during July and August. In…
A Real-World Success Story At Todd Fish Tech we design and manufacture practical, reliable shellfish systems that deliver results where it matters most — in day-to-day operations. One of the strongest examples of this is our work with Robinsons, a fishmonger in the Isle of Man, where the introduction of our Lobster Pod system has…
Receiving and Handling Lobsters When lobsters arrive at your facility the priority is to move them into the tank as quickly and calmly as possible. The stress from capture and transport increases the longer they are out of water so efficiency matters. Handle lobsters gently at all times. They are live animals and rough handling…
A Proven Shift in Shellfish Storage For one established UK foodservice supplier, maintaining the quality and consistency of live shellfish had become increasingly difficult. Traditional storage methods were leading to avoidable losses and inconsistent supply. The introduction of the Lobster Pod shellfish holding system marked a clear turning point delivering measurable operational and financial gains…
A Major Funding Opportunity Has Arrived The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has officially opened applications for the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS). This is a significant opportunity for businesses and organisations across England involved in fishing, aquaculture, seafood processing and marine environmental work. Funded through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Fishing and…
Making the Right Investment Decision If you are considering buying a new Lobster Pod or crab tank, you are likely weighing cost against return. It’s understandable. Businesses are facing rising operational costs, tighter margins, and a level of uncertainty that makes any investment feel like a bigger decision than it used to be. But the…
Fisheries Grants Live in Scotland Yesterday Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform & Islands, announced the opening of the Marine Fund Scotland for the 2026 funding round. Full guidance and application details are now available and applications are officially open. The deadline for submissions is May 15th 2026 with Marine Scotland advising…