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Our systems for frictionless transport to the EU haven’t been road tested yet no deal Brexit, and the support the Boulogne officials can provide. The delegates also travelled south to DFDS in Larkhall, from where Scotland’s farmed salmon is distributed to destinations at home and abroad. Jean-Noel Calon from Capecure Boulogne sur Mer, who was part of the delegation, said: ‘Working with Scotland is a top priority for Boulogne Seafood Cluster, which is the main gateway to EU markets for UK products. ‘The quality, sustainability and diversity of Scottish seafood is really appreciated by our consumers. We now need to work together in order to overcome the challenges ahead of us.’ The visit, and previous visits by Scottish
Left: Industry discussion on Brexit issues Below: French guests at Peterhead fish market Opposite: With the Seafood Scotland team in Peterhead
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ONCERNS in the seafood sector over exports to Europe in a nodeal Brexit are more focused on the UK than the French side of the Channel. ‘Nothing is nailed, nothing is certain,’ said Seafood Scotland boss Patrick Hughes, talking to Fish Farmer after a delegation from the French port of Boulogne sur Mer visited Scotland last month. The French guests took part in talks to further advance 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 Seafood Scotland. Boulogne is the go-to port for a vast amount of Scotland’s exported seafood and can provide a fast-track route for the continued movement of Scottish seafood to Europe, regardless of the outcome of Brexit. The five-strong group – from Select Opale, Stef Transport Boulogne, Transport by Delanchy and Capecure Boulogne sur Mer Port – was given a tour of Peterhead fish market. They then attended a round-table event with industry, trade bodies and government to discuss the issues facing the sector in the event of a
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