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THE THIRD FISH FOCUS SEAFOOD PROCESSORS REVIEW IS OUT!
The third Fish Focus Seafood Processing Review is out!
Editor’s Introduction
Welcome to this edition of Seafood Processors Review, brought to you by Fish Focus — your essential guide to the people, projects and progress shaping the seafood industry right now.
We open with an exclusive interview with Colin Faulkner, the enthusiastic new Seafish CEO, who took up his role in January. He discusses the launch of the Seafish Annual Plan 2026–2027, and we also share the exciting news that Seafish has introduced the first ever Fish & Chip survey, designed to gather vital insights into this much-loved sector.
In addition, the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFF) has announced the launch of the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027, celebrating excellence and quality across the trade.
Inside this issue you will also find:
- A feature exploring the growth and benefits of community seaweed farming
- A Q&A session with Jimmy Buchan MBE, CEO of the Scottish Seafood Association, covering the key issues facing Scottish businesses
- The latest updates and industry news from the UK Seafood Federation
- An in-depth look at how the refrigeration sector is maintaining resilience as the UK experiences a prolonged heatwave
- A preview of the upcoming Seafood Expo Asia and Icefish exhibitions, highlighting what exhibitors and attendees can expect
- And a historic milestone: the Orkney Creel Fishery, which has become the first in the world to achieve Community Catch certification
From policy and innovation to sustainability and trade highlights, our goal is to keep you informed, connected, and ahead of the curve. Thank you for reading — we hope you find this edition both useful and inspiring.
The Editor
Fish Focus | Seafood Processors Review
We will be posting each individual article on our website over the coming weeks, but you can read the complete issue in our publications section here.
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