Scottish Sea Farms scoops double accolade from M&S in annual Plan A Awards

The Plan A Awards, now in the second year, were created to celebrate the important role suppliers play in working toward M&S commitments which include becoming carbon neutral; sending no waste to landfill; extending sustainable sourcing; setting new standards in ethical trading; and helping customers and employees live a healthier lifestyle. 

David Duffy (31) newly appointed site manager at Dunstaffnage Farm near Oban picked up first prize in the Plan A ‘Future of Farming’ category. David joined Scottish Sea Farms 16 years ago on leaving school.

David, as acting manager, introduced a wide range of initiatives that support the ethos and development of Lochmuir™ Salmon.

David said: “I am delighted to have received this award, the team at Dunstaffnage work very hard and are proud to produce Lochmuir™ Salmon for M&S. It’s been great to meet the fish team at the Highland show and know more about what happens to our salmon when they leave SSF.”

Scottish Sea Farms was given a further accolade at the awards as David Brown, Sea Farms biologist based in Scalloway in Shetland was awarded a special recognition prize in the M&S ‘Plan A in Action’ category. 

Jim Gallagher Managing Director of SSF said: “Marks & Spencer expect the highest standards from its suppliers and it is very gratifying that an aquaculture company can be recognised alongside more main stream agriculture businesses, David and David represent a group of young and progressive people who are the future of this industry.”