Salmon Scotland is this week attending the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona to showcase Scottish farm-raised salmon to the world.
The trade fair will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of Scottish salmon securing France’s prestigious Label Rouge quality mark.
Organisers anticipate that the event will have more than 2,000 exhibiting suppliers representing more than 85 countries.
The Scotland Pavilion at the event, organised by Scottish Development International (SDI) and supported by Seafood Scotland and Salmon Scotland, will have 16 firms exhibiting their products.
A further 11 Scottish seafood companies will have their own stands at the trade fair, which will be attended by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon.
Salmon is the UK’s biggest food export, with overseas sales increasing to £614million in 2021 – up 36 per cent compared to 2020 and only marginally below the £618million recorded in 2019.
Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of Salmon Scotland, said:
“We’re proud to be part of Team Scotland and are relishing the opportunity to showcase Scottish salmon in Barcelona.
“This comes in the year that we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Scottish salmon securing the prestigious Label Rouge quality mark.
“For three decades, our farmers have worked hard to deliver the exceptional quality that meets the strictest standards required, with our unique natural environment making Scottish salmon truly special.
“Scottish salmon is an international success story, delivering hundreds of millions of pounds for the Scottish economy and generating thousands of jobs, and we look forward to continued sustainable growth.”