SSA Yearbook 2023

SCOTTISH SEAFOOD ASSOCIATION

Mission Statement

Foreword

By Amber Knight, chairwoman, Scottish Seafood Association

Turmoil is the order of the day at the moment, with the Ukraine war adding a new tier of uncertainty to the business environment for Scottish seafood processors.

The pressures of inflation and market uncertainty have made recent times incredibly challenging, and whilst every business in our sector has endeavoured to put in place their own measures to alleviate impact, wider Government support is essential to see us through this difficult period. Our chief executive, Jimmy Buchan focuses on these issues in his introduction, as well as highlighting the work the Scottish Seafood Association is taking to press for action and tangible support.

Against this difficult background, it is worth extolling the good news about our seafood sector, and that is no

better illustrated than the positive way Scottish seafood is recognised at both home and abroad. Scottish fish and shellfish is in huge demand around the world, with its provenance and high quality being very much at the top of consumer minds.

Similarly, one only has to witness the enthusiastic queues outside seafood takeaways and restaurants in places such as Oban, Ullapool, Anstruther and North Berwick to realise the esteem that day-trippers and UK and foreign tourists hold for the quality of our fish and shellfish. Quite simply, people adore quality seafood that has been caught sustainably and processed with care.

Our industry has much to celebrate and that is something we should never forget. I wish you all a productive and profitable year ahead.

O’Toole Transport are proud to be supporting Scottish Seafood Producers and suppliers with domestic and export transport, as well as a full customs service. We offer daily groupage or full load services to UK, France and beyond with Export Health Certificates and customs preparation carried out from our distribution hub in Bellshill.

A family business established in 1996 which has grown to over 130 vehicles and 200 trailers whilst retaining our core values of honesty, punctuality, flexibility and a continuous desire to improve.

If you would like to find out how we can support and add value to your business, please get in touch.

Seafood sector must have the right support to ensure it can thrive

By Jimmy Buchan, Chief Executive Officer, Scottish Seafood Association

The one thing all businesses crave is stability – and that has been in precious short supply in recent years following Brexit, Covid and now the ramifications from the war in Ukraine.

This has resulted in an especially difficult time for the seafood sector as it endeavours to supply the UK and export markets against a background of an unpredictable market, labour shortages and soaring energy and other inflationary costs.

As such, it is vital that the UK and Scottish Governments throw their full support behind the seafood sector and the wider economy and business community. Rising inflation is a particular concern for us –not only in the direct cost impact of running a business, but also the resultant squeeze in consumer expenditure, which has the potential to reduce demand.

Our Association has worked hard to forge a good relationship with the UK and Scottish Governments in recent years, and with a new Prime Minister and Cabinet in place at Westminster, now is the time for ministers to step up to the challenge and fight our corner with renewed vigour. It would be fair to say that while the Boris Johnson Government was happy to engage with the Scottish seafood sector, the final deliverance was somewhat shallow and fell short of what was required. What we need are actions with tangible outcomes. The same applies to the Scottish Government.

Key aims for government should be to tackle inflation and to provide direct support to the seafood and business sector to mitigate the impact of rising energy costs. Recent events have dramatically shown us that energy security and food security are two national strategic priorities of the highest order, and failure to deliver on these keystones will inevitably result in economic turmoil and uncertainty.

With regards to inflation, our seafood processors need a level playing field to compete in the export market. If UK inflation is higher than in other countries, or we are not

receiving the same level of business support as European seafood processors are, then we are immediately put at a competitive disadvantage. The aim should be to have measures which ensure that our sector can thrive, rather than just survive.

Labour supply is also constraining the Scottish seafood sector. Whilst the use of robotics and other sophisticated processing technology is likely to be heavily utilised in the future, this is not yet currently the case, and our industry need a good supply of easily available labour during this transition period to ensure we operate at our full potential. It is an issue that also needs turning on its head – whilst advanced processing technology must be embraced – there also needs to be a drive to ensure that seafood processing is seen as a desirable industry to work in, with good career prospects and opportunity for personal development. Government can aid this, but we also need to recognise our own responsibilities in ensuring this happens. Hopefully, the coming year will bring some light on the horizon and enable our great industry to move forward with renewed confidence. As recent events have highlighted, the protection of the food sector is of utmost importance - and no more so than seafood, which is sustainable, nutritious and delicious. We have so much in our favour – all we need are the right conditions for us to successfully operate.

The Scottish Seafood Association is committed to representing your interests at all levels of government and with other stakeholders, and we pledge to continue to work hard over the coming year to deliver results. As well as political representation, we also provide a wide range of additional services for members, including training, which I urge you to take advantage of. Our membership is our strength and I’m proud that our Association, and board, comprises of companies ranging from small to large and covering many different types of seafood processing.

I wish you all a successful and prosperous 2023.

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“I am extremely happy with the service we received from CRS. I would not hesitate in using CRS again in the future or recommending them to anyone looking for a temperature controlled storage solution.”

David Ellis, AM Seafoods

Commercial Fishing Cold Storage

CRS produce high quality blast freezers and cold stores suitable for the storage of fish & seafood. Available in a range of sizes with features to suit your individual needs, our cold stores are a key component in the seafood cold-chain.

Like most produce, it is essential for seafood to be quickly and permanently frozen from the time of being caught and processed to the time it is purchased by the consumer

Here at CRS, we meet the needs of the fishing industry through a range of features specifically designed to allow maximum efficiency through-out your cold storage solution.

New and refurbished equipment is available to rent or buy with unbeatable pricing for hire periods of six months and up.

Call 0800 085 2298 for a free, no obligation quote. We’ll have you hooked on value!

115kw power blast freezer from CRS

SSA – here to help improve your business

The Scottish Seafood Association, in association with the Scottish Seafood Training Network, offers training courses for members, delivered at our training centre or onsite in the workplace by our Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS)/ Seafish approved trainer.

Our well qualified Technical Training Manager/Group Scheme Manager, Jean Meikle, has over 20 years’ experience in various roles in the food industry, offering a diverse knowledge of systems, documentation and quality. We always follow up on our various initiatives to ensure that systems and procedures that have been set up are practical and working, supporting the site and employees to promote success.

These include:

Food Quality Management Systems

We can develop and implement a Food Quality Management System including HACCP based on your site and product range. This can be a review of a current system which needs updated to keep pace with food safety inspections. Alternatively, we can create a new system. Provision of ongoing support can be provided as required.

Accreditation

We have experience in SALSA and BRC Audit requirements and can help you on your journey to accreditation. We can also offer support for MSC Accreditation.

Marine Stewardship Council Certification

MSC certification is a signal of your company’s commitment to sustainability and can help increase your customer base. We can assist you in becoming part of our special group scheme MSC certification programme.

Auditing

Inspections and Internal Audits can be arranged at an agreed frequency to help improve Good Manufacturing Practice. This can improve working practices, promote tidiness, aid in temperature control, increase product quality and shelf life and reduce allergen risks.

Projects

• Help with customer questionnaires

• HACCP Review

• Shelf Life Validation

• Advice on organoleptic testing

• Bespoke advice available on request

Training

We are an approved REHIS Training Centre and can provide REHIS/Seafish Training Courses on Food Safety and HACCP at various levels. We work as part of the SSTN (Scottish Seafood Training Network) which has a large selection of courses available taught by approved trainers. Contact

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If you would like to take part in either Expo - get in touch: enquiries@seafoodscotland.org Let’s fly the flag together.

Seafood Scotlandpromoting Scottish seafood at home and abroad

Seafood Scotland is the national trade marketing body for the Scottish Seafood industry. Independent and non-commercial, it is funded by the Scottish Government (Marine Scotland) and offers support to the whole industry. It seeks to engage with government and other stakeholders on behalf of the entire industry, and to promote quality, sustainable seafood at home and abroad.

Its remit includes wild caught fish and shellfish and farmraised species such as salmon and trout.

The Board includes representatives from the Scottish catching and processing sectors, with meetings joined by observers from the Scottish Government and Scotland Food & Drink.

You may have also come across the Seafood from Scotland brand. This is aimed at the buying market, across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and the Americas. The messaging incorporates the exceptional product, the people rearing, harvesting, catching, processing and selling seafood, and wider messaging about Scotland’s waters (place).

Exports

After whisky, seafood is Scotland’s second largest export, sold to over 100 countries. Most of the seafood exported from the UK goes to France, the USA and China. The Seafood Scotland team spends time in these and other key markets each year, spreading the word, introducing producers to potential buyers and generally promoting the merits of Scottish seafood.

The two big international expos are Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston and Seafood Expo Global (SEG) in Barcelona. Seafood Scotland, working with Scottish Development International, has a big presence at both events.

GOAL Conference

Autumn 2024 seems a long way away, but it’s worth marking in your calendar. The Global Seafood Alliance has, for the first time, selected Scotland as the host country for its 2024 conference – and Seafood Scotland put the successful bid together.

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The conference, known as GOAL, will feature international speakers focusing on production, sustainability, innovation and market trends in seafood, alongside delegate visits across Scotland to learn more about, and from, the country’s seafood industry.

The GSA is an international nongovernmental organisation dedicated to advancing responsible seafood practices through education, advocacy and third-party assurances.

Meet the Team

Previous hosts of GOAL include France, Chile, Dublin and Seattle.

Co-hosted by Seafood Scotland and Global Seafood Alliance, the conference will be attended by leaders from across the global seafood sector. Seafood Scotland will work with other industry bodies, including the SSA, to deliver this prestigious global event.

Seafood Scotland is a small, specialist team providing hands-on, personalised support and advice through a comprehensive range of services – from trade marketing promotion of Scottish seafood to business development support. Team members work alongside partner organisations such as Scotland Food & Drink, Scottish Development International and The Knowledge Bank. Your key Seafood Scotland contacts are:

Well-known and respected across the Scottish seafood industry and beyond, Donna represents Seafood Scotland at government and industry level, bringing her expertise and in-depth knowledge of the entire supply chain to bear on behalf of the industry. She was instrumental in securing the global GOAL seafood conference which will be hosted by Scotland in 2024.

Natalie and Adam manage trade projects in their markets from conception to evaluation, including determining the strategic direction in each market, developing and executing marketing plans, cultivating partnerships and planning and delivering events that create new selling and buying opportunities.

Head of Trade Marketing (Asia, Europe, Middle East)

Head of Trade Marketing (UK, Americas and New Markets)

Donna Fordyce

Chief Executive

Natalie Bell

Adam Wing

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Get involved with the Seafish Processing Survey

How the annual Seafish processing survey can help the seafood sector, and why your business should be part of the process.

Each year, Seafish collect information from processing businesses to make sure the scale and performance of the UK seafood processing sector are accurately measured and represented in business and policy decisions. With ongoing changes to the seafood processing industry, there is the potential to face challenges and opportunities, relating to changes to the regulatory landscape, trading relationships, immigration policy and workforce availability.

It is important for the seafood processing industry and government to have accurate, up-to-date information about the financial performance and socio-economic importance of the sector, in terms of operating costs, Gross Value Added (GVA) and jobs. The more data that businesses can provide, the more accurately the sector will be represented

in our industry estimates. These are used by government departments to understand how businesses and communities could be impacted by changes in policy. The data can also be used by the seafood processing industry to highlight challenges and evidence needs to government, such as the impact of rising energy costs.

“We should never underestimate the importance of clear statistical and financial data on the sector. When the Scottish Government was developing the Scottish Seafood Business Resilience Fund, it was data from previous Seafish processing surveys that they turned to.

“While we can debate whether the right support was provided, we will always be better placed to make our case to governments if we have the data to support it. I would

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strongly encourage seafood businesses of all sizes, wherever you are in the UK, to fully engage with Seafish to complete the survey and provide the requested financial data,” said Jimmy Buchan, CEO, Scottish Seafood Association.

How will your data be used to help the industry?

Here are some recent examples of how the processing survey data provided by seafood businesses has been used:

• Attracting new entrants: Demonstrating local jobs supported by the sector to schools.

• Supporting trade: Providing evidence for trade agreements and import/export guidance.

• Influencing migration policy: Evidencing sector reliance on EU labour to government.

• Demonstrate need for business financial support: Providing evidence to government and local councils on low industry margins and income loss associated with Covid-19, exit from the EU and rising global energy prices.

Results from the 2022 survey

“The annual processing survey provides an important opportunity for businesses to report challenges and opportunities their businesses are managing. The key issues raised by businesses during the 2022 survey (April-June) were around high and rising raw material and energy costs, and problems with recruitment, retention, and succession planning. To help evidence these issues to government and inform policy decisions, Seafish has also been collecting and analysing additional data from businesses on both labour and energy issues facing the sector,” said Ana Witteveen, Seafish Economist.

Preliminary results from our 2022 processing survey show that there are 130 major* seafood processing sites operating in Scotland (around 40% of all majority seafood processing sites in the UK). Together, these sites support around 6,950 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs. This is a decrease from

7,783 FTEs in Scotland reported in 2021. Most of these sites (99) are small to medium businesses, supporting 50 or fewer FTE jobs. Most sites processed a mix of species (65 sites), with demersal (whitefish) only (25 sites) and salmon only (21 sites) being the next most common.

*Sites where 50% or more of annual turnover is from seafood processing activity as opposed to other activities.

Taking part in the 2023 survey

The 2023 processing survey will take place between April and June 2023, with results being shared from January 2024.

If you would like to take part in the survey, we are eager to hear from you. You can contact us by phone or email, and more information is provided on our webpage. Please see details for how to get in touch below:

e: processingenquiries@seafish.co.uk

t: 07870 894 035

w: www.seafish.org/insight-and-research/ seafoodprocessing-data-and-insight/

Other support for seafood processing businesses

Seafish has an extensive range of training courses supporting industry from HACCP to hygiene, and fish smoking to allergen awareness. Courses are delivered through our network of Approved Trainers, and more are becoming available online. Visit www.seafish.org or contact the Onshore Training Team for advice on your training needs via onshore@seafish.co.uk or 01472 252 300.

You can also speak to their Regulation experts for bespoke advice and support to your business. They have knowledge on new rules around trading with the EU, labelling and food safety. They are quick to respond to issues raised by businesses and individuals throughout the seafood supply chain and are working with government, local authorities, and industry groups to find solutions. For further information email regulation@seafish.co.uk.

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Fraserburgh investing in the future

Overall landings at Fraserburgh were better than might have been anticipated over the last year when the consequences of a double whammy of Brexit and Covid 19 were difficult to predict.

Vessels are still reporting good catches and ad valorem is continuing to rise across all landings at a greater rate than the quantity of boxes landed indicating good prices are being achieved at Fraserburgh.

Overall, the port is happy with progress made and as a business it continues to attract visiting vessels for vessel repair and maintenance work as well as landing in Fraserburgh.

Fraserburgh has two modern fish markets, both of which are completely refrigerated and capable of maintaining a temperature of +1oC. This allows landing of fish and nephrops over a 24-hour period, 5 days a week with product being kept in prime condition for later sale.

A section of industrial development land is now available for lease with immediate access. This land has been earmarked for seafood processing with potential for dedicated berthing available. The area has direct access to the Balaclava Inner Harbour quay with water depth of -5.6 m CD. As a trust port Fraserburgh Harbour is particularly interested in proposals for the land which will outline the revenue benefits to the harbour and long-term economic impact towards the community and the wider local economy.

In terms of future projects, the harbour is developing its Outline Business Case for Harbour Masterplan which will deliver a physical expansion of the harbour by approximately 40%. The proposal will help Fraserburgh to develop its resilience with the fishing industry continuing to be at the

heart of the business whilst also allowing the harbour to contribute to the economic prosperity of the community and wider region.

The proposals will:

• Provide Deepwater berthing (-10m CD)

• Give an additional 3.6 hectares of flexible multi-purpose quay side space some of which could be dedicated to seafood processing

• Improve accessibility for fishing boats landing at Fraserburgh by deepening the Faithlie Harbour

• Promote Fraserburgh as a place to buy and process fish

• Create development opportunities for harbour related activities within the harbour estate

2022 has been an exciting year for Fraserburgh and 2023 looks to be even more so.

Opportunity North East Seafood Transformation Project

By Peter Cook, ONE Director Food and Drink

Seafood processing in NE Scotland with an annual turnover of up to £700M is the largest sub-sector of the regional food and drink manufacturing sector, which turns over around £2.2Bn in total per annum. With over half Scotland’s seafood landings arriving at NE ports and almost 4,000 processing jobs and many more indirect jobs, the sector is of huge economic significance. Of course, there are lots of well documented challenges – the soaring cost of energy, lack of labour, increased export cost and complexity post Brexit – but it is an industry that retains fundamental core strengths. With over 60 businesses in the area there is a cluster of expertise and logistics, the quality of the North Sea catch is high, we have a generally well managed fishery with good stocks, there is the prospect

of some increased TACs and more Scottish landings, and the worldwide marketplace for seafood, which is viewed as a sustainable and healthy protein source, is huge and diverse.

However, the clear challenge before us is to retain a thriving and competitive processing sector to avoid the risk of losing more fish landings to markets elsewhere in the UK and abroad which adds little value for our region. That trend is already emerging, and the threat of becoming perceived as a landing and distribution centre rather than a centre of processing expertise, is real.

Opportunity North East (ONE) perform a unique role as a private sector economic development catalyst driving transformational change to diversify the region’s economy

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in the Life Sciences, Digital, Tourism and Food and Drink sectors. We have worked closely with seafood businesses over the last few years and have identified a major opportunity for the sector to grow, adding more value to the NE catch. Given the importance of the seafood sector we have advanced a Business Case for a major project of investment. The clear ambition is to attract £80M of public and private funding over 5 years – to help the industry regain competitiveness and create good margins and high value jobs. While our focus is on NE Scotland, we believe this can help move the entire Scottish industry forward, and our Steering and Working Groups led by seafood businesses, include national as well as local organisations – the SSA, Seafood Scotland, Aberdeenshire Council, SF&D, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government.

There are a number of focus areas which the project aims to address and where we are already providing support. Automation is not the answer in all situations but the streamlining of processes and investment in kit is critical to help us cope with the lack of labour and changes in species such as the abundance of small haddock. That also needs investment in space to make those processes possible.

We have established strong connections to in-market food and drink specialists around the world and recently hosted a delegation at the Peterhead fish market. Their feedback was hugely encouraging, all are desperate for more Scottish fish supplies and products, but that often needs dedicated staff, expensive product development, new quality accreditations and securing longer term supplies.

ONE continues to take forward a range of initiatives to

help meet these demands. Seafood businesses have taken part in our market insights, NPD, export development and “graduate into business” programmes and we support the Technical Training Manager post within the SSA to help businesses set up the systems they need for quality certification. Over the last 5 years businesses looking to expand have joined our “Business Growth Programme” and it is clear many may need to shift to greenfield sites to get the space and quality of facilities required for future growth and having a number of businesses in close proximity creates the opportunity to reduce energy costs through heat recovery and on-site renewables. To that end we have been exploring, with a number of key partners, the feasibility of a dedicated “seafood park”. Sustainability is not just a buzz word, but a demand from many customers and government agencies, so our Sustainability Adviser has been helping companies establish “net zero carbon” plans. Investment by processing businesses is critical and the UK Seafood Fund and Marine Fund Scotland schemes provide the opportunity to secure capital grant support. To help businesses in NE Scotland we have put together a guide on how to tackle the Sustainability and Community benefit aspects of the applications and we brought DEFRA staff to the area to meet businesses in November 2022.

Times are tough and uncertain, but we are committed to the success of ambitious seafood businesses in NE Scotland – if you would like to discuss your plans or have any questions, please contact our Seafood Project Manager Martin Fidler martin.fidler@opportunitynortheast.com

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Our buying team purchase to order from the Shetland auctions on a daily basis.

Our in-house shipping team ensures your fish is fully iced and packaged ready for production.

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SCOTTISH SEAFOOD ASSOCIATION MEMBERS LISTING 2023

A E Refrigeration Limited

07909 963381

www.albaeinn.com

AGD Duff & Partners 01224 588976

www.agdduffandpartners.co.uk

Amity Fish Co Ltd 01779 474609

www.amityfish.co.uk

Angelbond Ltd 0141 332 9133

www.ocealliance.fr/en

Associated Seafoods Ltd 01542 831296

www.associatedseafoods.com

Atlantic Fish 0131 6651866

www.atlanticseafish.co.uk

Bannerman Seafoods 01862 892322

www.bannerman.ltd.uk

BOC UK & Ireland

07741 290 650

www.boconline.co.uk/en/industries/ food-and-beverage/index.html

Box Pool Solutions Ltd 01779 481956

Caladero (Scotland) Ltd 01292 678888

Campbells Prime Meat Ltd 01506 675125

www.campbellsmeat.com

Colin Fraser Ltd 07980 549964

www.colinfraserltd.co.uk

Couper Seafoods Ltd 01224 891 053

www.couperseafoods.co.uk

Crab Company Scotland Ltd 07715 664080

www.crabscotland.com

D. R. Collin & Son Ltd 01890 769049

www.drcollin.co.uk

DFDS 01224 875782

www.dfds.com

DH Clark 01224 249492

www.dhclark.co.uk

Don Fishing Company 01779 474231

www.donfishing.com

Downies Fish Whitehills 01261 861204

www.downiefish.co.uk

Enterfoods 01346 586000

www.enterfoods.com

FAO27 Ltd 01381 655055

07788 586882

www.fao27.com

G & J Jack Seafoods 01346 512500

www.gjjack.co.uk

G & J Wilson Ltd 01333 730537

GT Seafoods 07968 576406

www.gtseafoods.co.uk

Holchem Laboratories Ltd 01617 965772

07748 141627

www.holchem.co.uk

Ilpra Systems UK Ltd 01793 832020

www.ilpra.co.uk

Islay Crab Exports Ltd 01496 300442

www.islaycrabexports.co.uk

J Pieroni & Sons 01292 265532

www.pieronis.co.uk

JBH Partners Limited +44 (0) 7716 181618

www.jbhpartners.com/ssa

Jack Taylor 01346 519376

www.jacktaylordirect.co.uk

JH Milne 01779 490024 07786 704112

Joseph Robertson Aberdeen Ltd 01224 245300

www.josephrobertson.co.uk

JPL Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd 01847 895026

www.jplshellfish.co.uk

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Keltic Seafare (Scotland) Ltd

01349 864087

www.kelticseafare.com

L Williamson Fish Sales Ltd 01595 880180

www.lwilliamson.fish

Laeso Fish Ltd 01779 477740

www.laeso-fish.dk

Lochfyne Langoustines

01880 821 181

Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd

01771 624000

www.macduffshellfish.co.uk

MacNeil Shellfish Ltd 01698 885577

www.macneilshellfish.com

McLeans Seafoods 07783 143838

www.mcleansseafoods.com

Messer’s J Smith Sandend 01261 842419

Murray McBay & Co

+44(0)1561 362207

www.thelobster.shop

Nolan Seafoods UK Ltd 01224 875506

www.intfishcan.com

Nordic Shellfish 07792 122520

Norscot Seafoods Ltd 01971 521357

07747 895840

07872 647696

O’Toole Transport 01698 687949

www.otooletransport.com

PDK Shellfish Ltd 07881 626894

01631 570021

Pearson Seafoods (ABDN) Ltd 07834 104487 01224 874141

Presly Pest Control Ltd 01651 851234

www.preslypestcontrol.com

R & P McDonald 01224 879402

www.rpmcdonald.co.uk

R Garfish Ltd 01779 481 477

RW Henderson Ltd 01224 589648

www.rwhenderson.com

S & B Seafoods Ltd 01779 491133

Salmac Sales Ltd 01224 626261 07802 976975

www.salmac.co.uk

Scot Live Shellfish Ltd 01349 368841

www.scotlive.co.uk

Scotprime 01292 611161

www.scotprime.com

Scottish Seas Ltd 01224 624005

www.scottishseas.com

Scrabster Seafoods 01847 892380

www.scrabsterseafoods.co.uk

Sea Harvest Scotland Ltd 01479 816226

www.seaharvestscotland.co.uk

Seafood Ecosse Ltd 01779 475718

www.seafoodecosse.com

Seafood Sourcing Ltd 07971 786203

www.seafoodsourcing.co.uk

Shetland Fish Ltd 01595 690410

www.shetlandfish.co.uk

Simpson Fish 01595 693000

www.simpsonfish.co.uk

Skateraw Fisheries 01224 583025

St James Smokehouse (Scotland) Ltd 01461 385748

www.stjamessmokehouse.com

Styropack 01224 873166

www.styropack.co.uk

Sutherlands of Portsoy (Gourmets Choice) 01261 842448

07860 393279

www.gourmetschoice.net

The Paperchain (Scotland) Ltd 01896 758734

07768 755657

www.thepaperchain.co.uk

Thistle Seafoods Ltd 01779 482717

07860 337767

www.thistleseafoods.com

Topsail 01224 588003

07968 037369

Transports Mesguen 01501 751111

www.transports-mesguen.fr

Whitelink Seafoods 01346 518828

www.whitelink.com

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USEFUL CONTACTS

Here we provide a directory of useful contacts for seafood processors

COUNCILS

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB

Tel: 0345 608 1208 www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

(Economic and Business Development; and Environment) Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen AB10 1AB Tel: 03000 200292 www.aberdeencity.gov.uk

MORAY COUNCIL

Council Offices, High Street, Elgin, Moray IV30 1BX

Tel: 0300 123 4561 www.moray.gov.uk

DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT AGENCIES

ELEVATOR UK

Elevator at The Hub Exploration Drive

Aberdeen Energy Park Bridge of Don AB23 8GX

Tel: 01224 289700 hello@elevatoruk.com www.elevatoruk.com

HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS

ENTERPRISE

An Lochran 10 Inverness Campus

Inverness

IV2 5NA

Tel: 01463 245245 info@hient.co.uk www.hie.co.uk

PUBLIC CONTRACTS SCOTLAND

Customer Services

Proactis

AB1, First Floor

48 Huntly Street Aberdeen AB10 1SH

Tel: 0800 222 9003

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

SCOTTISH COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENT & INDUSTRY

North-East Scotland Office

c/o Robert Gordon University Aberdeen Business School Kaim House, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen AB10 7QE Tel: 07944 575 142 gail.cleaver@scdi.org.uk www.scdi.org.uk

SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL

SDI Headquarters, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow G2 8LU Tel: 0300 013 2734 investment@scotent.co.uk www.sdi.co.uk

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6HQ Tel: 0300 013 3385 enquiries@scotent.co.uk www.scottish-enterprise.com

ASSOCIATIONS

FISH INDUSTRY TRAINING ASSOCIATION (HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS) LTD

Lachlan Paterson, 20 Tormhor, Carradale, Argyll PA28 6SD Tel/Fax: 01583 431570 Mob: 0777 168 1428 lachie.paterson@btinternet.com www.fita.info

SCOTTISH FISHERMEN’S FEDERATION

24 Rubislaw Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XE Tel: 01224 646944 sff@sff.co.uk

www.sff.co.uk

THE SCOTTISH WHITE FISH PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION LTD

Fraserburgh Business Centre, South Harbour Road, Fraserburgh AB43 9TN

Tel: 01346 585367

info@swfpa.com

www.swfpa.com

FISHMONGER & FISH

FRIER ASSOCIATIONS

LONDON FISH AND POULTRY RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

67 Albany Road, Hornchurch, Essex RM12 4AE

Tel: 01708 448667

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FISH FRIERS LTD

New Federation House, 4 Green Wood Mount, Leeds LS6 4LQ

Tel: 0113 2307044

mail@nfff.co.uk

www.nfff.co.uk

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF FISHMONGERS LTD

Reg Office: PCLG, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5PA

Tel: 01200 423511

enquiries@fishmongersfederation.co.uk

www.fishmongers.info

WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF FISHMONGERS LTD

Fishmongers Hall, London Bridge, London EC4R 9EL

Tel: 0207 626 3531

enquiries@fishhall.org.uk

www.fishhall.org.uk

FISH/SEAFOOD ASSOCIATIONS

ASSOCIATION OF SCOTTISH SHELLFISH GROWERS (ASSG)

C/O Mendosa

Court Hill Road, Rosemarkie,Black-Isle, Inverness IV10 8UE

Tel: 01381 620883

Mob: 07876 556784

nicklake@assg.org.uk

www.assg.org.uk

BRITISH TROUT ASSOCIATION

2 Enterprise House

Cherry Orchard Lane

Salisbury SP2 7LD

Tel: 01722 334100

mail@britishtrout.co.uk

www.britishtrout.co.uk

SCOTTISH PELAGIC PROCESSORS’ ASSOCIATION LTD

East Quay

Peterhead

Aberdeenshire

AB42 1JF

Tel +44 (0)1779 477380

info@scotspelagicprocessors.com

www.scotspelagicprocessors.com

SALMON SCOTLAND

Floor 3, Venue Studios, 21 Calton Road, Edinburgh

EH8 8DL

Tel: 0131 202 6621

www.salmonscotland.co.uk

SHELLFISH ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN

Fishmongers Hall, London Bridge, London EC4R 9EL Tel: 020 7283 8305 admin@shellfish.org.uk www.shellfish.org.uk

SEAFOOD SCOTLAND

1F1 Ratho Park One

88 Glasgow Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8PP

Tel 0131 557 9344 enquiries@seafoodscotland.org www.seafoodscotland.org

SEAFISH

DEPARTMENTS BASED IN EDINBURGH

Finance, Marketing, Communications, Economics.

18 Logie Mill, Logie Green Road, Edinburgh

EH7 4HS

Tel: 0131 558 3331 seafish@seafish.co.uk www.seafish.org

DEPARTMENTS BASED IN GRIMSBY

Research & Technology, Marine Services, Kingfisher, Standards and Training, Information Services & Support, Market Insight.

Origin Way, Europarc, Grimsby DN37 9TZ Tel: 01472 252300 www.seafish.org

FISH PRODUCER ORGANISATIONS

ABERDEEN FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION

47 Albert Street Aberdeen AB251XT

Tel: 01224 624005

Mob: 07500 611891 af-po@btconnect.com www.afpo.co.uk

ANGLO SCOTTISH FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION LTD

12B Castlegate, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1JT Tel: 01289 306873 andrew@asfpo.com

FIFE FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION LTD

10 Mid Shore Pittenweem, Fife KY10 2NL Tel: 01333 311474 midshore@jamesfyall.co.uk

NORTH EAST OF SCOTLAND

FISHERMEN’S ORGANISATION LTD

75 Broad Street, Peterhead AB42 1JL Tel: 01779 478731/479149 info@nesfo.co.uk www.nesfo.co.uk

NORTHERN PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION LTD

3 Frithside Street, Fraserburgh, AB43 9AR Tel: 01346 511185 office@northernpo.org.uk www.northernpo.co.uk

ORKNEY FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION LTD

4 Ferry Terminal Building, Kirkwall Pier, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1HU Tel: 01856 871818 orkneypo@btconnect.com

ORKNEY FISHERMEN’S SOCIETY

Garson Food Park, Stromness, Orkney KW16 3BL Tel: 01856 850375

info@orkneycrab.co.uk www.orkneycrab.co.uk

SCOTTISH FISHERMEN’S ORGANISATION LTD

Braehead, 601 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh EH4 6EA Tel: 0131 339 7972

info@scottishfishermen.co.uk

www.scottishfishermen.co.uk

SHETLAND FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION LTD

Mair’s Quay, Holmsgarth

Lerwick ZE1 0PW

Tel: 01595 693197

info@shetlandfishermen.com www.shetlandfishermen.com

WEST OF SCOTLAND

FISH PRODUCERS’ ORGANISATION LTD

Station House, Harbour Road, Mallaig PH41 4PY

Tel: 01687 462679

Mob: 07747753913

office@westofscotlandpo.co.uk

FISH SALESMEN

DENHOLM FISHSELLING

Head Office (Cawdor)

Units 1-2

Old School

Cawdor, Nairn

United Kingdom

IV12 5BL

Tel: +44 (0)1463 796 000

inv@denholm-fishselling.co.uk

www.denholm-fishselling.co.uk

THE DON FISHING COMPANY LTD

Bath House

Bath Street

Peterhead AB42 1DX

Tel: 01779 474 231

office@donfishing.com

www.donfishing.com

L.H.D LTD

Mair’s Quay, Holmsgarth

Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PW

Tel: 01595 693768

accounts@lhdshetland.co.uk

www.lhdlimited.co.uk

PETER & J. JOHNSTONE LTD

Bridge Street

Peterhead AB42 1DH

Tel: 01779 473007

mark@pjj-peterhead.co.uk

WESTWARD FISHING COMPANY

Heritage House, 141 Shore Street, Fraserburgh

AB43 9BP

Tel: 01346 514228

jonathan@westwardfishing.co.uk

www.westwardfishing.co.uk

FOOD ASSOCIATIONS

SCOTLAND FOOD AND DRINK

1/F1 Ratho Park One 88 Glasgow Road

Newbridge

Edinburgh

EH28 8PP

Tel: 0131 335 0940

info@foodanddrink.scot www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org

FOOD AND DRINK FEDERATION SCOTLAND

1st Floor 48 Melville Street

Edinburgh, EH3 7HF

Tel: 0131 229 9415 info@fdfscotland.org.uk www.fdfscotland.org.uk

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

MARINE SCOTLAND

Marine Scotland, Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ

Tel: 0300 244 4000 marinescotland@gov.scot www.marine.gov.scot

MARINE LABORATORY

Marine Scotland Marine Laboratory, PO Box 101, 375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen AB11 9DB

Tel: 0300 244 5046 marinescotland@gov.scot www.marine.gov.scot

PORTS & MARKETS

ABERDEEN

Aberdeen Harbour Board, Harbour Office, 16 Regent Quay, Aberdeen AB11 5SS

Tel: 01224 597000

info@aberdeen-harbour.co.uk www.aberdeen-harbour.co.uk

FRASERBURGH

Fraserburgh Harbour, Whitehall Buildings, Shore Street, Fraserburgh AB43 9BR Tel: 01346 515858

enquires@fraserburgh-harbour.co.uk www.fraserburgh-harbour.co.uk

GRIMSBY FISH DOCK

ENTERPRISES

Grimsby Fish Market, Wharncliffe Road, Fish Docks, Grimsby DN31 3QJ Tel: 01472 350023 info@grimsbyfishmarket.co.uk www.grimsbyfishmarket.co.uk

KINLOCHBERVIE

The Harbour, Kinlochbervie, By Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4RR Tel: 01971 521235 highlandharbours@highland.gov.uk www.highland.gov.uk

LERWICK

Lerwick Port Authority, Albert Building, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LL Tel: 01595 692991

Fax: 01595 693452 info@lerwick-harbour.co.uk www.lerwick-harbour.co.uk

LOCHINVER

Lochinver Harbour Office, New Pier,Lochinver, Sutherland IV27 4JP

Tel: 01571 844247

Fax: 01571 844247

joseph.mackay@highland.gov.uk www.highland.gov.uk

MALLAIG

Mallaig Harbour Authority, Harbour Offices, Mallaig PH41 4QB

Tel: 01687 462154

info@mallaigharbourauthority.com

www.mallaig-harbour.com

PETERHEAD

Peterhead Port Authority, Harbour Office, West Pier, Peterhead AB42 1DW

Tel: 01779 483 600

info@peterheadport co.uk

www.peterheadport.co.uk

SCALLOWAY

Saga Buildings, Blacksness Pier

Scalloway

Shetland ZE1 0TQ

Tel: 01595 744221

Fax: 01595 880566

scallowayharbour@shetland.gov.uk

SCRABSTER

Scrabster Harbour Trust, Harbour Office, Scrabster, Caithness KW14 7UJ

Tel: 01847 892779

harbour@scrabster.co.uk

www.scrabster.co.uk

SHETLAND SEAFOOD AUCTIONS LTD

Lerwick Fish Market

Mair’s Quay, Lerwick

UK ZE1 0PW

Tel: 01595 693768

info@shetlandauction.com

www.shetlandauction.com

STORNOWAY

Stornoway Port Authority

Amity House, Esplanade Quay

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2XS

Tel: 01851 702688

info@stornowayport.com

www.stornowayportauthority.com

ULLAPOOL

Ullapool Harbour Trustees, Harbour Office, Ullapool IV26 2UH

Tel: 01854 612091

info@ullapool-harbour.co.uk

www.ullapool-harbour.co.uk

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