St Peter's fish farmed in UK
ST PETER'S fish, a warm water species usually foundin the Caribbean and Israel,is now being farmed in England.
It is the first time the freshwater fish has been cultivated in this country. That, says the producer, Pisces Aquaculture, means a regular supply of fresh fish at stable prices can be secured.
St Peter's fish, also known as tilapia, comes in silver or red varieties. Both have white, moist, firm flesh with a taste similar to bream. The bones are said to be large and visible, making it easy to eat. The farmed fish weigh about 12oz-1lb each and measure 8-12in long - a one-person serving.
Supplies and prices to caterers are £3 per lb delivered anywhere in the UK. There is a minimum order of 14lb, says Adrian Barnes, managing director. "Although in Tesco supermarkets the fish costs £2.98 per lb, caterers will be getting the produce a day after harvest and delivered for the £3 per lb," he adds.
His company grows the fish in clean river water which has been used for cooling a Derby-shire textile plant.
Mr Barnes promotes the fish's "green" image, claiming its production makes use of the energy of hot water which would otherwise be lost. The product is already being used by leading chef Anton Mosimann.
PISCES AQUACULTURE
Tel: 0332 681399
