Seafood Scotland (SFS) recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Seafish, which will provide a financial support package for three years through the provision of seconded staff and administrative support. SFS in return, now acts as the delivery partner for Seafish in Scotland. Scottish Government is also contributing financial assistance towards SFS's Environmental Programme, now that Seafood Scotland has gained the status of Inter-branch Organisation (IBO) from the European Commission. The aim of an IBO is to promote 'market efficiency and responsibility through co-operation and planning', a core activity of Seafood Scotland, for which it has now gained formal recognition. 

Secondments from Seafish include Craig Burton as Inshore Manager and Ian Land as Account Manager. Lesley Cunningham joins the team as the new Administrator and will be the first point of contact for many people telephoning the organisation.

Bobby Kerr has been recruited as Training Advisor and will oversee delivery of the Seafish-funded Scottish Seafood Training Partnership (SSTP), a grouping comprising all the Scottish GTAs and Seafood Scotland, which will ensure provision of training to the industry across Scotland.

Jess Sparks, who has been seconded to SFS for a number of years, has expanded his role in response to growing industry and market needs, and heads up SFS's new Environmental Programme, working with the whole supply chain and eNGOs.

Iain MacSween, Chairman of SFS is delighted with the enhanced level of support and commitment shown by both Seafish and Scottish Government. "After a difficult few years, Seafood Scotland finally has the resources behind it to focus on giving industry the support it requires on a longer-term basis," he said.

And finally... Libby Woodhatch is now on maternity leave and will return in September 2009. The existing SFS team is taking over her responsibilities. Please contact the office with enquiries and calls will be directed to the correct person. Tel: 0131 557 9344.

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