SSC has introduced its Tartan Salmon brand to Japan. Photo: SSC.

Well plaid! SSC launches Tartan Salmon in Japan

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has introduced its Tartan Salmon brand at the Japan Seafood Expo 2019, held last week in Tokyo.

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SSC has a key focus on the Far East and US and has seen a 122% increase in exports in the last two years, with 58% of revenues now derived from global exports. 

The company said in a press release that Japan is the second biggest consumer of seafood in the world and exports of Scottish Salmon have risen four-fold in the last year.

Craig Anderson: Tartan designs are instantly recognisable.

Growing demand

It added that Tartan Salmon has been developed in response to the growing demand in the Japanese export market.

SSC chief executive Craig Anderson said: “Scottish provenance is known, respected and coveted around the world, with demand for quality and traceability continuing to grow.

“In 2016, we introduced Tartan designs to our range of fresh Scottish salmon. These instantly recognisable Scottish designs were so popular that we have trademarked the ‘Tartan Salmon’ brand name to represent Scottish excellence in Japan. 

“We were delighted to unveil our Tartan Salmon brand at the Seafood Expo in Tokyo.”

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