Fish finger for a modern makeover

The race to replace the dwindling cod.

AS fish stocks decline around the world, it seems environmental correctness has hit what is, arguably, the most identifiable seafood product on the market — the fish finger.

Fish fingers have traditionally been made from cod, a species that’s endangered and fished to the point of extinction, some experts would say. As well as becoming scarce, cod is also going to be more expensive to buy — a key commercial consideration.