Mike Warner – A Passion for Seafood Ltd is a leading UK seafood and fisheries consultant, connecting producer (fishermen) to the consumer ‘net to plate,’ via storytelling.
Mike believes in reporting direct from the ‘coal face’ of the industry with integrity, authenticity and accuracy to emphasise best practice, environmental responsibility, high welfare, sustainability and traceability.
Mike Warner writes magazine articles, web and social media copy, gives podcasts and broadcasts and makes video content, which helps relay the story of UK seafood production in a consumer-friendly way, with aims to demystify wild catch and aquaculture practices.
Mike Warner has written features for Country Life magazine, Fishing News and many other platforms as well as his blog. Mike is a contributing member of the Guild of Food Writers and has been shortlisted three times in their annual awards.
Mike’s knowledge of and expertise in, the UK fishing industry and seafood sectors has made him a popular and reliable source of information for food organisations, NGO’s, the mainstream media and educational bodies who wish to learn more about the realities of seafood production.
In his time as a consultant, Mike has worked and continues to work closely with Seafish, The Shellfish Association of Great Britain, The National Lobster Hatchery (of which he is a Patron), The Worshipful Company of Fishmongers and Seafood Scotland.
Mike Warner is UK Seafood and Fisheries Ambassador for Wright Brothers London and is an ambassador for Love British Food.
He is also about to join the newly formed Wright Brothers Sea Change Foundation as a Trustee In 2019, Mike introduced a new category for the National Fish and Chip Awards, which highlighted best use of seasonal British seafood.
As 80% of the UK’s catch is exported and vitally the same percentage of its consumption is imported, Mike continually strives to promote and spotlight, sustainably caught and seasonal British fish and shellfish, enthusing, educating and arming consumers with the right information in order to make better-informed decisions when purchasing seafood.
Mike Warner’s dedication to the promotion and championing of British seafood has led him to become recognised as one of the leading authorities on its production in the UK. He believes fervently that as an island nation, surrounded by some of the most productive seas in the Northern Hemisphere, we should have far more of a connection to our coasts and their communities.
‘Sustainability doesn’t just refer to fish stocks, but to the long-term viability of our fishing communities and their harmony and balance with the environment within which they work.’
Mikes knowledge of seafood and his links with hundreds of fishermen and trawlermen have given him encyclopaedic knowledge of the seafood around the British Isles.
His connections with the various seafood bodies as well as being the Chairman of the Shellfish Association, put him in a very favourable position as a speaker and a brilliant raconteur.
Cyrus Todiwala
“I’ve known Mike Warner for many years, which means inhabiting his remarkably diverse world of journalism, cooking, retailing, politics, fishing and way more. Much of our time together has been spent in or around water, be it on fishing boats or wading through oyster beds. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable food, particularly fish and shellfish, conveying the pertinent facts in an easily digestible and invariably entertaining fashion.
Mike wears his knowledge lightly and is a relaxed host, be it of a cookery demonstration, or a panel discussion, for the public, or industry. Every event I’ve worked at with Mike has been enhanced hugely by having him on board. He arrives early, well prepared, exuding infectious good humour. He’s a marvellous speaker, is a natural on the radio and is an excellent cook. Pity he’s already married!“
Nigel Barden, Food & Drink Journalist & Broadcaster
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