Posts Tagged ‘Seafood Scotland’
Seafood Scotland appoints new boss
SEAFOOD Scotland, the national trade body, has appointed Donna Fordyce as its interim head, replacing Patrick Hughes, who has been in the role since January 2017. Fordyce has been Seafood Scotland’s industry engagement specialist for the past two years, working closely with businesses to identify new market opportunities. She is already engaged with the industry…
Read MoreFrench team visit Scotland to secure seafood route
A DELEGATION from the French port of Boulogne sur Mer was in Scotland last week to further plans for the frictionless transport of seafood into Europe post Brexit. The trip, which included logistic specialists, seafood buyers and the economic development team of Boulogne sur Mer, is the third in a series of visits, led by…
Read MoreScottish seafood’s blueprint for growth
SCOTLAND’S seafood industry has launched a growth blueprint that includes strategies for better marketing, access to funding, improving skills and building processing capacity. The 18-point ‘action plan’ has been launched on the eve of the world’s biggest seafood show, beginning in Brussels on Tuesday, with Scottish companies and seafood representatives expected to be out in…
Read MoreBoston bound firms seek new business
SCOTTISH seafood companies will be looking for new business in North America this week as they head to the annual Boston seafood exhibition. With Brexit on the horizon, the US provides opportunities for firms to expand within an existing market. Among the Scottish exhibitors are Loch Fyne Oysters, the Scottish Salmon Company, Dawnfresh, Wester Ross…
Read MoreSearch is on for top Scottish shucker
By Kenny Smith SCOTTISH chefs, oyster growers, producers, fishermen and industry specialists will head to Stranraer next month in a bid to become the 2018 Scottish Oyster Shucking Champion. Organised by Seafood Scotland, the Scottish Oyster Shucking Championships return for the second year and will see shuckers from across the country compete against each other…
Read MoreMinister champions salmon sector’s growth
SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers were given wholehearted backing by rural affairs minister Fergus Ewing last night as he championed their plans for growth. Seafood is very important to Scotland and food and drink are the most rapidly growing sector of the economy. Scottish salmon was worth £600 million in exports last year, said Ewing, Cabinet Secretary…
Read MoreScottish presence at Boston show
SCOTTISH seafood companies head to the Boston expo this weekend to try to increase their overseas market share. The seven firms attending Seafood Expo North America, from March 11-13, include Dawnfresh, Wester Ross Salmon, the Scottish Salmon Company, Loch Fyne and Scottish Seas – a collective of Scottish fishermen catching for the US market. Chef, author…
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