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It’s the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight from the Saturday 31stAugust until Sunday 15thSeptember 2019 and this year is special because they are celebrating 10 years of the fantastic fortnight that is dedicated to celebrating Scotland’s…

The Year of Young People 2018 As we come to the end of the year in the next couple of weeks, we should celebrate what a fantastic year it has been for the Scottish Government's #YOYP2018 and how it has highlighted the fantastic young people…

Summer is over I am writing on a brisk Shetland autumn day, which anyone might mistake for a full-blown winter’s gale in more southerly climates.  As often as not up here, the weather snaps from summer to winter in one fell swoop and the…

On Wednesday the 23rd May 2018, we were absolutely delighted to have won the Aquaculture UK "Seafood Product of the Year" for our Moules Frites product for Morrison's. Stiff Competition! There was fairly stiff competition in the category…

Scottish Shellfish and Guinness? With the exception of oysters, perhaps it’s not the most obvious choice. But sometimes the most surprising combinations can be the most delicious… Celtic connections As St Patrick’s Day looms, it’s…

Paul Brannen Paul has work has worked for us in various roles for 10 years, and is now 28 years old. He currently works on the nightshift hygiene team. A local lad, coming from Coatbridge. Fight Deal Paul has successfully obtained a 4 fight…

Choosing the right alcoholic beverage to go with your dish can be quite difficult if you are not much of a connoisseur.  Do you find yourself standing in the wine aisle, in the supermarket, staring blankly at the bottles? Then this simple guide…

Mussels are an under-appreciated wonder food. Full of vitamins and minerals, high in protein and low in fat.  It is a wonder these culinary stars are not more of a staple in the British diet. However, with more information about the health…

With the New Year upon us, now is the time to get eating healthily – and when it comes to superfoods, then mussels are right there at the top! Mussels, oysters and other shellfish can play a crucial role in maintain good health and for…

The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) has been shortlisted in the Scottish Food & Drink Excellence Awards for a scallop party food dish. Featuring succulent queen scallops in a cream and chardonnay sauce with a crunchy ciabatta…

The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) will be attending the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre’s (SAIC) first annual event and conference at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 18 November 2018. The event will bring together invited…

The Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) scooped the Aquaculture Seafood Product of the Year Award at last night’s (11 June) Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards. SSMG won the prestigious award for its new range of mussel ready meals…