Trip to Chile suggests staunch support for industry

Exhibitors from five continents and over 40 countries will be in Chile to show their products and acquire and exchange knowledge. At the event he will meet with industry experts and key players in the aquaculture industry to discuss best practices and insights in meeting the growing demand for salmon from around the world. While in Chile he has scheduled meetings with a number of Scottish companies who are looking to expand their businesses in the southern hemisphere. He also has number of bilateral government meetings, including with Minsters from Norway and Chile. These will cover a range of issues including energy, climate change and fisheries. At the end of his visit he will also be attending the Homeless World Cup, where he will meet and watch the Scottish team in action this weekend.

Mr Wheelhouse said: “I am delighted to be visiting Chile to help promote Scotland’s aquaculture sector and the excellent seafood we produce. This is an important industry especially in many of our rural communities. New estimates indicate Scotland’s aquaculture sector is already worth £1.75 billion to the Scottish economy across the value chain.   “Events like AqauSur, and Aqua Nor in Norway, are a great opportunity for Scottish companies to showcase their products and services while looking to expand into new markets. They provide the occasion to discuss best practice on how to achieve international goals in the areas of food security, economic growth and environmental sustainability."