Seafood Scotland

Rounding off this insightful series, FISH FOCUS highlights the future of Scottish seafood and its global impact. Global Seafood Alliance Responsible Seafood Summit 2024 underscored Scotland’s reputation as a leader in premium, sustainable fish and shellfish. With over two-thirds of consumers preferring Scottish-labelled products—and 42% willing to pay a premium - Seafood Scotland’s efforts to showcase provenance and quality are clearly paying off. Seafood Scotland’s partnership with The MICHELIN Guide awards in Glasgow will further elevate the status of Scottish seafood, celebrating its premier ranking on menus worldwide, and inspiring the next generation of chefs and consumers. Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4fF1Sbu #SeafoodSummit24 #ScottishSeafood #SeafoodScotland 

Following our earlier post, FISH FOCUS continues its Responsible Seafood Summit series this time with a spotlight on collaboration and innovation. Co-hosted by Seafood Scotland, the event in St Andrews underscored the power of connections in encouraging our industry to be more sustainable. From impromptu discussions shaping the emerging Scotland Ocean Cluster to the Pride in the Seas campaign from Scottish Fishermen's Federation celebrating fishing heritage, the Summit showcased how collective efforts can transform the industry. A standout takeaway? The untapped potential of seafood side streams: insights from Iceland’s Ocean Cluster revealed how a single fish, when fully utilised, could be worth $4,750 - offering a clear vision for a more sustainable and profitable future. Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/3VT6Ryd #SeafoodSummit24 #ScottishSeafood #SeafoodScotland  

Celebrate Scotland’s rich seafood heritage this holiday season. Winter is the perfect time to embrace Scotland’s timeless seafood traditions, with dishes passed down through generations. By supporting local fishers, retailers and processors, you’re helping to preserve these legacies and the communities behind them. Herring, a symbol of good luck and prosperity, takes centre stage in festive dishes across Scotland. From Orkney’s classic recipe of herring cooked in oil and served with oat cakes, to the beloved “silver darlings” - pickled herring served individually - there’s no shortage of ways to savour this iconic fish. 🐟 Whether you’re a chef, a business, or simply someone who loves Scottish seafood, now is the time to highlight its sustainability, tradition, and quality. Collaborate with us to make Scottish seafood the star of your winter menus. Explore opportunities and connect with us here:🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRpwCEuw #SeafoodScotland #ScottishSeafood #WinterTraditions #WinterRecipes

Our Head of Trade Marketing for the UK, Middle East, and Asia, Adam Wing, joined forces with the incredible CJ Jackson to lead an exciting new initiative. Together, they’ve been filming a series of instructional videos designed to support the next generation of UK chefs. These videos focus on developing essential skills for working with Scottish seafood, ensuring students are prepared for the fast-paced world of hospitality - whether it’s filleting a lemon sole or handling a live lobster. We’re proud to play a part in enhancing seafood skills in colleges across the UK, equipping aspiring chefs with confidence and expertise - while celebrating the versatility and quality of Scottish seafood. Stay tuned for more updates on this initiative, and let’s continue championing the skills behind seafood. #SeafoodExcellence #ChefSkills #ScottishSeafood

Reflections from The Summit - a series with FISH FOCUS 📰 Great to see Fish Focus spotlighting the Responsible Seafood Summit in their latest feature. Co-hosted by the team at Seafood Scotland, the 23rd Global Seafood Alliance Summit took place at the stunning Fairmont St Andrews in October. Bringing together over 70 speakers and seafood leaders, the event addressed key topics like climate resilience, responsible sourcing, and innovation - themes that are critical to shaping a sustainable seafood future. 🐟 This first feature captures the inspiring strategies and insights that emerged from the event. Read the article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9WxcW6J Stay tuned for more reflections in this series. #ResponsibleSeafood #Sustainability #SeafoodScotland #SeafoodSummit24

📍 Fish & Chip Education Day in Peterhead Our industry engagement officer, Jeni Adamson was pleased to support Jamie Russo from Redcloak Fish Bar at the recent Fish & Chip Education Day. The event brought together fish and chip shop owners and industry representatives to explore the Scottish seafood sector. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the importance of Scottish seafood and strengthen collaboration across the industry.  #SeafoodScotland #ScottishSeafood #IndustryEvents #FishandChips  Peterhead Port Authority // National Federation of Fish Friers // Henry Colbeck // GT Seafoods Ltd // The Ashvale   

Here's what news we caught in the creels this week... A three-day event which aims to "shape the future of fisheries management" is taking place near Glasgow from 29 January. The event will be focused on nephrops and shellfish, and specifically collaboration opportunities between fishers, researchers, and policymakers. 🌊🦐https://lnkd.in/eZ4AzGb9   Scottish Government's Marine Directorate have published the confirmed Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics for 2023. 🎣 Highlights: 501 thousand tonnes of sea fish and shellfish were landed by Scottish vessels in 2023, valued at £652 million! 📊 https://lnkd.in/dfPz5htB    “A crucial step forward” for European oysters: a transformative collaboration between three Scotland-based companies and the renowned Roslin Institute is developing disease-resistant oyster strains to counteract devastating parasites. The approach marks a milestone in restoration and sustainability. 🦪🌍 https://lnkd.in/eQJC-r9e #NewsRoundup #SeafoodScotland #FishingIndustry #SeafoodInsight 

Our latest article dives into Marie-Anne Omnes’ trip to Paris where Scottish seafood was enjoyed during a week of festive events and collaboration.🗼   From media lunches and market tours to a magnificent St Andrew’s Day celebration at the British Ambassador’s residence, we showcased the versatility and quality of Scottish seafood. Together with our talented French partners we are elevating Scottish seafood across Europe. Find out more about what that entails by reading Marie-Anne's blog. #SeafoodScotland #SeafoodEvents #FrenchCusine #StAndrewsDay

Scottish seafood heads to Charleston and Savannah 📍 Later this month will see StarChefs kick off the Rising Stars Restaurant Week in Charleston and Savannah. This inspiring programme celebrates emerging culinary talent and highlights the finest ingredients, making it the perfect platform to showcase Scotland’s world-renowned seafood. Scottish salmon and other premium seafood will take centre stage on menus crafted by some of the USA’s most exciting up-and-coming chefs. From the pristine waters of Scotland to the plates of diners in these renowned Deep South landmarks, this partnership reinforces Scotland’s position as a leader in sustainable, high-quality seafood. 🐟 #SeafoodScotland #StarChefs #ScottishSeafood

Here’s what we fished out of the news this week... From 'pier pest' to Under-10m Fisherman of the Year, Ian Wightman 40-year career is a testament to passion, innovation, and giving back to the fishing industry. 'Most will never see this,' he says of his mornings with dolphins on the Clyde. 🦐🌊   https://bit.ly/41lHh8B     Scottish fish landings made waves in Oct 2024 with a big boost in value and tonnage. 🐟 Peterhead led the pack, while Kinlochbervie saw a stunning surge. Despite October’s success, the year-to-date value is slightly down. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fULSmx     Embark on a gourmet voyage this April. Hebrides Cruises new 4-night "In Search of Seafood" cruise offers luxury dining on fresh, local seafood while exploring Scotland’s stunning Inner Hebrides. Set sail from Oban and & savour the catch of the day. 🌊🦞 https://bit.ly/4ffBKUp