Stan Vignon, Isle of Shuna Shellfish; Anne Moseley, SFS; Debbie Billington, Scot West Seafoods; Grahame Sinclair, Burgons of Eyemouth; Adam Bernard, ScoFro.

Anne Moseley, Business Development Manager for Seafood Scotland led representatives from Scottish seafood companies on a learning journey to Dubai at the end of October, to visit the annual Seafood Show.

As well as attending the exhibition, which proved interesting in terms of the variety of products available, the group met with importers, distributors, processors and chefs. They also visited retail stores and a fish market to gain a better understanding of the supply chain and import procedures in Dubai.

The visitors discovered opportunities to service the fast-growing expat working community, as well as the burgeoning tourist trade. "Some very good contacts were established and two of the companies have already sent out sample orders," explained Anne Moseley. "I have now passed on my findings to the wider Scottish Seafood sector and understand that opportunities are being followed up by 2 Scottish processors, making the trip highly worthwhile," she added.

The visit was sponsored by Highlands and Islands Enterprise and Seafish and support was given from Scottish Development International.

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