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THE first prawn landing of the year for Moray Seafoods at Buckie has provided a flying start for the expanding company.
As reported yesterday on fishnewseu.com, trawler skipper Sandy West successfully completed the landing for the Buckie operation
Skipper West and his four-man crew of the Fraserburgh-registered Virtuous had headed for the Fladen fishing grounds and after finding several good fishing marks was able to land a catch of "excellent quality."
Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead and local MSP and Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson along with Moray Seafoods’ managing director Victor West, saw the prawns arrive at the Buckie processing centre.
Victor West said: "We are delighted with the efforts of Sandy and his crew, and this first landing provides an excellent platform to ensure Moray Seafoods’ has a successful year ahead. As a business that supports many local jobs, we are totally dependent on our hardworking fishermen, which we always appreciate and respect."
Since acquisition by Associated Seafoods in July 2011, Moray Seafoods have been enjoying "sustained growth," particularly in the important export market for langoustine and crab, and the company intend to further develop these markets over the coming year.
Sandy West said: "It is fantastic to make this first landing of the year and it always good to know that the langoustines landed will soon be enjoyed on dining tables around Europe, which underlines the importance of our seafood industry to Scotland."
Stewart Stevenson said: "The quality of Scotland’s produce is a key selling point in the drive to boost our exports and langoustines are no exception. I’m therefore delighted that Moray Seafoods intend to further develop their export markets in the coming year, which I hope will mean further benefits to Buckie and the local employment market."
Moray Seafoods was established in 1958 and plays an important role in the economy of Buckie, employing around 50 people. The company specialises in fresh and frozen langoustine, and crab, and supplies both the UK and export markets.
