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…
https://youtube.com/shorts/0oUABQgn8UI?si=Rv8JreEcylk07J54 How the Electrical System Is Organised The Crab Pod uses a straightforward single‑phase electrical setup designed for reliability in commercial shellfish operations. All components are arranged to allow easy access, simple maintenance, and clear control over each part of the system. Switch Blocks and Component Control Each Crab Pod includes two separate switch blocks.…
A System Built for Real-World Shellfish Operations At Todd Fish Tech, we design shellfish holding systems that support the way fishermen and fish merchants actually work. This latest Crab Pod is a bespoke build at four metres long by two metres wide, engineered to match a customer’s individual space and operational needs. For comparison, our…
A Reliable, High-Performance System for Live Shellfish The Crab Pod is the latest addition to our range of shellfish holding tanks used by fishermen, fish merchants and fishmongers across the UK and internationally. Designed for robustness, ease of use and excellent animal welfare, the Crab Pod provides the controlled environment required to maintain live lobster,…
https://youtube.com/shorts/3b6D7_9Kqdk?si=cuZFWO0uLCQlPeiD Tailored Technology for Shellfish Care At Todd Fish Tech, we understand that no two shellfish operations are the same. Every customer has unique requirements based on species, system setup and environment. That’s why our equipment is designed to be adaptable. This recent bespoke Crab Pod, built for one of our export customers, includes several…