Salmon farmers and smokers in awards shortlist

Bakkafrost Scotland has been shortlisted in the Farm to Fork Producer of the Year category. Mowi Consumer Products’ Scottish Smoked Salmon Slices and Loch Duart’s new Signature and Double Smoked Salmon range both appear in the shortlist for the Fish & Seafood Product category.

 

Also in contention for awards this year are Brine and Smoke, and Salar Smokehouse (Fish & Seafood Product); Salar Smokehouse’s Flaky Smoked Salmon (Artisan Product); and smokehouse Farne Salmon & Trout (Employer of the Year).

 

The winners will be announced on 4 September at a gala event in Glasgow, hosted by journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark.

 

Iain Baxter, Chief Executive at Scotland Food & Drink, said: “Year after year, The Excellence Awards attract an incredibly diverse range of entries of seriously impressive quality.

 

“Sampling the incredible range of entries might sound like a dream job but narrowing it down to the very best has been no easy task for our expert panel. This year, the judges were struck by the outstanding quality, creativity, and innovation on display.

 

“Despite the challenges the sector has faced in recent years, it’s inspiring to see Scotland’s food and drink businesses continuing to push boundaries in not just what they produce, but in how they operate.

 

“Almost a quarter of a century from the first Awards, this year promises to be a standout occasion for one of the country’s most lucrative and successful industries. Congratulations to everyone who’s made the shortlist, and best of luck on the night.”

 

Asda continues its support for The Excellence Awards as headline sponsor.

 

More information on the awards is available via the Scotland Food & Drink website.