Loch Duart renews feed contract with EWOS
Hebrides and Sutherland-based salmon farmer Loch Duart has signed a renewed three-year contract with Bathgate aqua feed manufacturer EWOS, for the supply of its bespoke, high-quality salmon feed with a high marine content.
As part of the deal, EWOS will contribute a substantial sum, based on the amount of fish food purchased, to a fund that goes directly towards supporting the rural communities where fish farmer is based, Loch Duart said in a press release.
Loch Duart uses capelin ‘trimmings’ for all the company’s fishmeal requirements to enhance the sustainability and quality criteria of its salmon feed.
Loch Duart managing director Alban Denton, said: “Two key parts of our success are great taste and our commitment to sustainability. High quality feed from sustainable sources is ‘a given’.
"We seek so much more from our partners and EWOS are providing that. The search for better, innovative farming is in our DNA and our feed company’s expertise is vital on this journey.
"In addition, it’s fantastic that EWOS is donating a significant sum to a new, jointly administered fund for projects in our local communities.”
'Good things'
David Morrice, country director of EWOS/Cargill Aqua Nutrition said: “Over the years, the supply of salmon feed to Loch Duart has brought a range of good things to this plant and this company.
"Loch Duart’s demands for sustainable, healthy ingredients and the sharing of that transparency with their customers has brought us and the feed industry forward significantly.
"We appreciate Loch Duart’s commitment to great tasting salmon and we look forward to working with their new Scottish food ambassador, chef Patrick Evans, on events which promote the health and taste benefits of Loch Duart’s incredibly high quality feed.”
Loch Duart produces around 5,200 tonnes of salmon per year,and employs 115 people in the Hebrides and Sutherland.
