SSA Chief Executive Jimmy Buchan MBE on the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Scotland’s Seafood Sector

Scotland’s seafood sector remains one of the country’s most strategically important industries, supporting thousands of jobs, sustaining coastal communities and delivering world-class products to global markets. Yet businesses across the sector continue to face significant economic, political and operational pressures.
Scottish Seafood Association Members Achieve Another Successful MSC Group Audit Result

The Scottish Seafood Association is proud to congratulate members participating in the MSC Group Scheme following another successful annual audit outcome.
Scottish Seafood Association Hosts Royal Visit to Peterhead Fish Market

SSA was honoured to host Katrina Farquhar, Private Secretary to Their Majesties The King and Queen, at Peterhead Fish Market. She witnessed the final days of the shout auction and learned firsthand about the people, pride, and professionalism that define Scotland’s seafood sector.
SSA Takes Scotland’s Seafood Voice to Westminster

The Scottish Seafood Association was in Westminster to ensure the needs of Scotland’s seafood sector and coastal communities were heard directly by policymakers.
SSA Chief Executive Jimmy Buchan Awarded MBE in New Year Honours

The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) is proud to announce that Chief Executive Jimmy Buchan has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours, recognising his outstanding services to the Scottish fishing industry.
SSA Supports Jack Taylor Exports to Achieve IFS Accreditation

The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) is proud to highlight a recent member success, with Jack Taylor Exports achieving its first IFS (International Food Standards) accreditation in November 2025, supported by SSA’s in-house technical expertise.