Funding Boost for Fish Smokers - Scotland Food and Drink

Several traditional smoked fish companies, mostly in Grimsby and Scotland, are to receive European and industry funding to promote awareness and increase sales of their specialist seafood products. The actual figure has not been disclosed.

Date:

Tue, 14 Aug 2012

Source:

Fishupdate.com

The funding will be used to develop a brand identity, interactive website and coordinate attendance at a series of specialist food events. The aim is to improve consumer awareness of the traditional smoking method and enhance the profile of this niche industry in the high-end retail and food service markets of the UK.

The project has come about through collaboration of key industry partners across the supply chain including the following Scottish companies:

• John Ross Jr of Aberdeen
• The Smokeyard Artisan Smokehouse from South Uist in the Outer Hebrides
• Arbroath Smokies of Scotland

The project is led by the Grimsby Fish Merchants Association on behalf of the wider industry group. The FMA's Chief Executive, Steve Norton, said: "Traditionally smoked fish is a fantastic product that is often overlooked and undervalued by the consumer; this project will highlight the positive benefits and attract a new, younger consumer to a wonderful versatile product that is part of Britain?s food heritage."

The project is supported by funding from the European Fisheries Fund (EFF), administered by the UK?s Marine Management Organisation, and the Seafish Industry Project Fund, managed by the Sea fish Industry Authority. Julie Snowden, Project Manager, for the Sea fish Industry Authority, that supports all sectors of the seafood industry for a sustainable, profitable future said "it?s great to be able to support this unique product and creative initiative which will encourage the consumer to consume more seafood which we are always striving to achieve".

Catherine Murphy, EFF England Programme Manager, added: "The EFF panel were delighted that they were able to support this project. Funding is still available and I would urge anyone thinking about applying to get in touch."

The Buyers' Guide offers a directory of Scottish food and drink producers including fish smokers.

Source: http://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/3887/funding-boost-for-fish-smokers.aspx

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