Seafood processors to showcase products at Glasgow show
This will be the 25th anniversary of the UK fishing expo, which formerly focused primarily on the catching sector, but has now been extended to include processing, seafood and aquaculture in recognition of the increasing integration and synergies between the various fish industry sectors.
The extended format of the show has drawn wide support, including from Scottish Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead, the Seafish Industry Authority and Seafood Scotland.
Richard Lochhead said: “This ‘sea to plate’ approach reflects the Scottish Government’s commitment to supporting all aspects of our seafood industry. We are determined to help the industry add value to what is a fantastic and iconic Scottish product, all the way along the supply chain.”
Fran McIntyre, managing director of show organiser QD Events, says the new-look expo will deliver an all-encompassing event that will maximise buying and selling opportunities across the whole supply chain.”
“Integration and close co-operation through all sectors of the supply chain from sea to plate is now a defining feature of seafood production and this is why after close consultation with the industry we have developed a show format that is truly representative of all sectors,” she says.
Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Seafish, comments: “As the body working with all sectors of the seafood industry, Seafish welcomes the news that this event is broadening its scope and actively supporting integration.”
“The Fishing, Aquaculture and Seafood Show – from Sea to Plate” will take place from 22 to 24 March 2012 at the SECC, Glasgow, from 10am to 5pm Thursday & Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday.
