Triple awards triumph for Scottish Salmon Company
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has won three categories at the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink (HIFAD) Awards presented last Friday.
SSC triumphed in the Business Growth, Export and Marketing categories at the ceremony at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness in recognition of its performance over the past 12 months.
The company, which was recently sold to Faroese salmon farmer Bakkafrost, has posted record results, grown exports to nearly 70% of turnover and launched Lochlander Salmon into North America.
Exports ‘fundamental’
SSC chief executive Craig Anderson said: “Exports have been fundamental to our business growth so it is fitting that we have been recognised in these categories.
“The Highlands and Islands are integral to our heritage and our brands, and we are proud to be a major employer in the area, creating and, most importantly, retaining value within the rural economy. These awards are testament to the hard work and commitment of our team.”
Inspirational entrepreneurship
Penny Ellis, member of the award’s steering group and owner of Knockomie Hotel, said: “The Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards continue to demonstrate the commitment, dedication and inspirational entrepreneurship that is flourishing in an economy that faces numerous challenges.”
She added: “Each year the entries are giving insights as to how they are proving to be ahead of competitors, never resting on their laurels and always willing to try something new and varied to make their product be ‘the one’ of consumer choice.”
SSC employs more than 650 people across 60 sites in the West Coast of Scotland and Hebrides.
