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Knowledge to help you choose
From the first herring of the year to certifications and planning a fish meal.
Fish facts
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 min
Storing and preparing fresh fish: tips from the fishmonger
Fresh fish needs careful handling. Practical advice on transport, refrigeration, freezing and cooking your purchase.
Fish facts
Updated 29 September 2026 · 5 min
Smoked fish and smoke flavouring: what is the difference?
Smoking and added smoke flavouring are different preparation methods. Read the label and ask how your product was made.
Fish facts
28 September 2026 · 4 min
Kibbeling in Voorschoten: make it a meal
Pick up kibbeling in Voorschoten on Friday at Hoogvliet. Discover what to serve with it, which sauces you can choose from and how to plan your meal.
Fish facts
28 September 2026 · 4 min
Fish for dinner in Voorschoten: three ideas
Pick up fish for Friday dinner in Voorschoten: try a fish parcel, salmon or cod. Our Hoogvliet stall is open from 08:30 to 17:30.
Fish facts
28 September 2026 · 3 min
Cooking salmon: pan or oven?
Want a crisp surface, or prefer to let the oven do the work? Choose the method that suits your salmon and your evening.
Sustainability
Updated 28 September 2026 · 5 min
Organic fish in Leiden: what should you look for?
Looking for organic fish? Check the product’s certification, ask about origin and discuss current availability with your fishmonger.
Sustainability
Updated 28 September 2026 · 5 min
Organic, ASC and MSC: what do fish labels mean?
Organic production, responsible farming and sustainable wild catch are not the same. Learn to read the labels on your fish.
Fish facts
Updated 28 September 2026 · 5 min
Organic salmon and omega-3: what does a label tell you?
A farming label is not a personal health promise. Keep origin, certification and nutritional information separate.
Seasonal
1 June 2026 · 5 min
The fish calendar: which fish suits each season?
Fish has seasons, just like fruit and vegetables. Explore seasonal ideas, then ask about this week’s supply and prices.
Interactive
The fish year — a seasonal calendar
Month by month: seasonal fish ideas. The calendar opens on the current month; ask us about current supply.