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Scottish seafood showcased in Brussels
27/04/2005
Quality Scottish seafood is being showcased at the
world's largest international seafood exhibition in
Brussels today.
The 29 Scottish companies taking part in the European
Seafood Exposition (ESE) already export products to
businesses all over Europe, Egypt, the Philippines, the
USA, Australia and the Far East.
Exhibitors include Portsoy based company Gourmet's
Choice who are launching three new smoked salmon sushi
products to develop new markets in Japan and China.
Speaking at the Exposition, Fisheries Minister Ross
Finnie said:
"Scotland enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation for
its food and drink. The Scottish Executive is committed to
working with the industry to open new markets at home and
abroad.
"Since 2001 we have supported 145 fisheries processing
projects with some £20 million assistance from the
Processing & Marketing Grant Scheme. This has in turn
generated £90m investment in the industry throughout
Scotland.
"The range and quality of the food on display here today
is a real testament to Scottish companies who have
identified new markets and secured clients worldwide."
Participating companies include: Bellamy Group, Moray
Seafoods, Caley Fisheries, Shetland Salmon Farmers, Escomar
Seafoods Ltd, Shetland Producers, Gourmets Choice, Lerwick
Fish Traders, International Fish Canners (Scotland) Ltd,
Croan Seafoods Ltd, G&J Jack Ltd, Denholm Seafoods,
Loch Duart Ltd, Fresh Catch, Lossie Seafoods Ltd, Scottish
Fishermen's Organisation, Lunar Freezing, Shetland Catch,
Macduff Shellfish Ltd, Shetland Fish Processor Association,
Mainstream Scotland, Croan Seafoods Ltd, Nor Sea, Sea
Products of Scotland, Whitelink, Seafood Scotland, Scofish,
J K Thomson and Scotprime Seafoods.
ESE is held annually and is now the largest
international seafood exhibition in the world. ESE attracts
key buyers from all over the world, with some 1,200 top
seafood companies from over 136 countries taking part at
this year's event.
Processed fish accounts for around half of Scottish
processed food exports, currently standing at around £200
million.