Oysters
Oysters are highly prized shellfish in the UK and Ireland, farmed extensively in estuaries and coastal waters, particularly in areas like Colchester, Whitstable, and Carlingford Lough. They are a significant part of the aquaculture sector.
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Seasonality
Peak season for native oysters is typically September to April ('R' months), avoiding summer spawning. Pacific oysters are available year-round, with best quality outside of summer spawning.
Sustainability
Native oyster stocks are recovering, with some fisheries actively managed for sustainability. Pacific oysters are generally considered sustainable due to farming practices. Buyers should seek responsibly farmed or wild-caught options.
Culinary Uses
Primarily consumed raw, often with a squeeze of lemon or a dash of Tabasco. Also popular grilled, baked, or in stews. A luxury item for fine dining and seafood markets.
UK & Ireland Industry
Key farming regions include Essex, Kent, and Lough Foyle. Significant trade in live oysters for both domestic consumption and export to European markets. Processing is minimal, focusing on live sales.
Cairndow, Argyll
Loch Fyne Oysters is a seafood company based in Cairndow, UK. They specialise in the production and supply of oysters and other seafood products. The company operates from its Argyll location, serving the seafood industry.
Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire
Manufacturers/packers located in Pembrokeshire. Listed on the FSA Approved Establishments register.
Haverfordwest, Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire
FSA-approved food establishment based in Haverfordwest. Activities: Purification Centre (LBM).
Tollesbury, Maldon
Manufacturers/packers located in Tollesbury. Listed on the FSA Approved Establishments register.
Poole Town Centre, Hamworthy, Oakdale
Branksea Oysters Limited is a marine fishing company based in Poole Town Centre, Hamworthy, Oakdale, UK.
Newry, Annalong, Ballymartin, Cabra, Hilltown, Kilcoo, Kilkeel, Mayobridge, Poyntzpass, Rathfriland, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint
Cahir Linn Oysters Limited is a marine fishing company based in Newry, Annalong, Ballymartin, Cabra, Hilltown, Kilcoo, Kilkeel, Mayobridge, Poyntzpass, Rathfriland, Rostrevor, Warrenpoint, UK.
Colchester, Essex
Historic native oyster fishery in Essex, producing Colchester Native oysters since Roman times.
Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Charnock Richard, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heskin
Colchester Oysters Ltd is a retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores company based in Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Charnock Richard, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heskin, UK.
Falmouth, Cornwall
FSA-approved food establishment based in Falmouth. Activities: Purification Centre (LBM), Processing Plant (Fish), Dispatch Centre (LBM).
Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Charnock Richard, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heskin
Cornish Native Oysters Ltd is a retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores company based in Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Charnock Richard, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heskin, UK.
Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Charnock Richard, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heskin
Cornish Oysters Ltd is a retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores company based in Adlington, Buckshaw Village, Charnock Richard, Coppull, Eccleston, Euxton, Heath Charnock, Heskin, UK.
Johnstone, Howwood
Cumbrae Oysters Limited is a marine fishing company based in Johnstone, Howwood, UK.
Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
FSA-approved food establishment based in Poole. Activities: Dispatch Centre (LBM), Purification Centre (LBM).
Buncrana, Donegal
Mussel and oyster farm in Lough Swilly, supplying Irish restaurants and export markets.
Dunbar, East Lothian
Shellfish buyers and exporters - winkles, crab etc. Retail fish shops and vans direct to the public. Wholesale fish to hotels, restaurants, catering establishments. Wholesale fish buying agents. Owners and operators of Scottish Wild Salmon fishing station.
Downpatrick Ardglass Ballyhornan Ballykinler Castleward Clough Crossgar Kilclief Killard Killough Killyleagh Loughinisland Seafo, Northern Ireland
Marine fishing company based in CO DOWN, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. NACE: 3.11 - Marine fishing.
Kirkwall, Orkney
Buyers and wholesale suppliers of hand picked scallops, lobster, king scallop, queen scallop, razor fish, brown crab, winkles, velvet crab, oysters, mussels and sea urchins.
Northumberland, Northumberland
FSA-approved food establishment based in Northumberland. Activities: Purification Centre (LBM), Dispatch Centre (LBM).
London, Greater London
Exporter, wholesaler and restaurant supplier of fresh fish and shellfish. UK fresh shellfish: scallops, oysters, winkles, clams, live brown crabs and fresh sea fish. Indonesian shellfish: live mud crabs, live blue crabs, bamboo lobster. Indonesian fresh fish: pomfret, snapper, shrimp, grouper, Spanish mackerel, squid, cuttlefish.
Kinross, Perth and Kinross
Producers, suppliers and exporters of Razor Clams (Ensis Siliqua), Surf Clams (Spisula Solida), Oysters (Crassostrea Gigas), Scallops (Pecten Maximus), Winkles (Littorina Littorea), Lobsters (Homarus Gammarus), Crabs (Cancer Pagurus).
Chelmsford
Llanfair PG, Sir Ynys Mon - Isle of Anglesey
FSA-approved food establishment based in Llanfair PG. Activities: Purification Centre (LBM).
Brynsiencyn, Anglesey
Family-run shellfish farm on the Menai Strait, producing Pacific oysters and rope-grown mussels.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Brynsiencyn, Dwyran, Newborough
Menai Oysters And Mussels Limited is a marine fishing company based in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, Brynsiencyn, Dwyran, Newborough, UK.
Bideford, Torridge District
FSA-approved food establishment based in Bideford. Activities: Purification Centre (LBM).
Branksome, Alderney, Upper Parkstone, Newtown
Othniel Oysters Limited is a marine fishing company based in Branksome, Alderney, Upper Parkstone, Newtown, UK.
Porlock Weir, West Somerset District
FSA-approved food establishment based in Porlock Weir. Activities: Purification Centre (LBM), Dispatch Centre (LBM).
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Wholesale and retail seafood suppliers. Outstanding fishmongers supplying best-flavoured lobsters, crabs, crabmeat, scallops, mussels and oysters.
Colchester, Colchester
FSA-approved food establishment based in Colchester. Activities: Dispatch Centre (LBM), Purification Centre (LBM).
Halstead
Richard Haward'S Oysters (Mersea) Ltd is a marine fishing company based in Halstead, UK.