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More than 25,000 seafood buyers attend the expo, along with exhibitors from 70+ countries.  

This year the stand will be manned by a top team from the Federation of Chefs Scotland, who will showcase Scottish seafood at its best.

“Scottish seafood has a key role to play in leading sustainable economic growth in the food and drink sector and we anticipate a lot of interest from overseas buyers in the top quality seafood our chefs will be sampling,” said Graham Young, head of Seafood Scotland. 

The team includes the Federation president Kevin McGillivray and vice president Ian MacDonald, as well as the current Scottish Chef of the Year David Littlewood, and we are looking forward to some exiting and tasty seafood dishes.

“We are all passionate about cooking with seafood and working in Scotland, have some of the best, if not the best, fish and shellfish to cook with,” stated Kevin McGillivray. 

The seafood bar also acts as an information point, with experts on fisheries and aquaculture, business development and marketing on hand to assist companies.  It is a congenial place for exhibiting companies and Scottish visitors to conduct business, network, and share ideas with the international seafood community. ” 

Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead, said: 

 “Scottish seafood is unsurpassed on the world stage for excellence and taste and is increasingly sought after. The Seafood Expo offers great opportunities for Scottish companies to showcase their produce and boost exports by gaining access to new markets.

Scott Landsburgh, Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) and Scottish Quality Salmon (SQS), which is exhibiting to promote Label Rouge Scottish salmon, said:

“The Scottish Salmon industry is the biggest single contributor to Scottish seafood exports and a major reason for the success of Scotland’s food and drink sector as a whole. It also an iconic product recognised the world over, and a key part of presenting a positive image of Scotland abroad. We are delighted to be at the European Seafood Exposition as part of the Scottish delegation and we are sure those who attend will be impressed by the story of Scottish Salmon as a quality product and an important health food that Scotland can be proud of.”