There is no doubt that the demand of the Scottish Shellfish mussel products has been successful with existing customers. The Scottish Shellfish has now moved to develop the market further, which it believes has huge potential. Derek Sharp, commercial manager for Scottish Shellfish, informed that one of the great attractions of mussels is that they are quick to cook and easy to prepare. He also states that shellfish can be supplied either fresh cooked in their own natural juices or in a variety of sauces, the shell-on mussels come in vacuum pouches for ease of preparation and portion control.
According to Derek Sharp mussels are an extremely popular choice in restaurants and he believes their range brings real innovation into the foodservice sector. He added that the mussels can be supplied in pack weights to customers’ exact specifications, offer easy storage in a busy kitchen and can be cooked from frozen, ensuring good portion control and waste prevention.
Derek Sharp also explained that the Scottish mussels are popular globally as they are cultivated in an environmentally-friendly way in the pure waters of the Scottish west coast and northern isles. As the demand of sustainable food is surging the Scottish mussels are gaining more ground in the international market.
