Robertson & Stevenson Welcome Seafood Investment in Buckie

Member of Parliament for Moray, Angus Robertson, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for Banffshire & Buchan Coast, Stewart Stevenson, have welcomed the announcement by Associated Seafoods of a multi-million pound investment in their businesses in Buckie.

Welcoming the news Angus Robertson MP said:

“This investment to upgrade the Moray Seafood site and locate the existing Lossie Seafoods business there is a vote of confidence in the fish processing sector in Buckie. With the aim of substantially boosting turnover and securing the current workforce it will help to bring a degree of certainty those employed by the business.

“The Moray Seafoods and Lossie Seafoods brands have international recognition for a high quality product and I am delighted to see Associated Seafoods investing in that excellent reputation.”

Stewart Stevenson MSP said:

“Fish processing provides significant employment across the north east and this investment in Buckie will cement the area’s reputation for producing some of the finest seafood products in the world.

“Given the wider economic circumstances the confidence of Associated Seafoods in their brands, their Buckie location and in the workforce that turns out such a high quality product is great to see.

“Not only does the investment help to secure their activity in Buckie but it will also be a boost for the construction sector during the building of the upgraded facilities.”