Scots salmon on shelves in China

Marine Harvest Scotland said it had become the first company based in Scotland to deliver the product to the country, according to the Press & Journal.

The firm had been examining the potential of the Chinese market for some time and, in close co-operation with the Marine Harvest China office, ensured that it was in a position to supply this month.

Marine Harvest Scotland account manager Madeleine Easson told the newspaper: “This is a historic moment for Scottish farmed salmon. We’re delighted to be selling Scottish farmed salmon in China and it’s likely to prove popular in a country where fish is seen as a greater delicacy than meat and poultry.

“We know the Chinese eat a large proportion of fish in their diet and Scottish farmed salmon is renowned for its taste and quality.

“We believe that the sales made this month are the first of many shipments to China and the start of a long-term trading opportunity.”