THE Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been named as a finalist in prestigious awards which recognise the best seafood products from around the world.
The SSC has been shortlisted in the retail category of the Seafood Excellence Global Awards (Sega) for its Tartan Salmon Label Rouge Royal Mile Cut – the newest product in the premium range which is inspired by Scotland’s most famous thoroughfare.
The company has held Label Rouge accreditation – used by the French government to endorse food or farmed products which have been recognised for their superior quality and taste – since 2014.
As one of the producer’s flagship export ranges, supporting its commitment to guaranteeing Scottish provenance, the Tartan Salmon Label Rouge range has helped the company increase its export trade to 60% of its total sales across some 26 countries.
The Royal Mile Cut will be launched to the market in the summer, targeting high-end retailers and suppliers in France, Switzerland and Belgium.
SSC chief executive, Craig Anderson (pictured), said: “Every year the Sega recognise the best of the best from across the world. Being a finalist is testament to the care and commitment that goes into farming, harvesting and processing our Label Rouge certified Scottish salmon.
“It is produced under strict guidelines to meet the stringent standards of the accreditation, resulting in a premium quality fish. Our Royal Mile Cut takes this to another level and we expect it to be well received when it launches to the market in a few months’ time.”
The Sega finalist products will be judged by a panel of retail and seafood experts at an expo event on May 6, with the winners to be announced at a Seafood Excellence Global reception the next day.
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