Macduff Shellfish Ltd is the largest shellfish processor in Europe, focusing on four main species: brown crab, whelk, langoustine and King scallops. It owns a large processing facility in Aberdeenshire and a smaller operation in Stornoway in the Western Isles. This vertically integrated business, owns and operates a fleet of 7 large scallop vessels. Macduff Shellfish has been a member of the SWFPO for 6 years. Over that time their fleet fish entirely in the offshore areas of the English Channel and North Sea. Macduff currently holds two seats on the SWFPO committee and are represented by Andrew Brown, the Director of Sustainability and Public Affairs at Macduff, and Claire Pescod, the Head of Science and Sustainability. Both bring expertise and insights from Government, markets, research and Marine Stewardship Council.

West Coast Sea Products was founded in 1968 by lobster fisherman Mr John King Snr. Equipped with his knowledge of fishing King and Queen scallops in the Irish Sea, the company grew remarkably under his direction and continues to expand under the direction of his son and grandchildren. This family run business is now involved in catching and processing King and Queen scallops from around the British Isles, employing over 30 fishermen across their fleet of fishing vessels, and 100 factory staff. 4 vessels targeting King and Queen scallops are currently in membership of the SWFPO.

Coombe Fisheries Ltd is a vertically integrated business based in the South West of England, established in 1980. They handle and process cuttlefish, King scallops, whelks and sprats bought daily from local markets, destined for markets throughout Europe and the Far East. The company currently employs around 140 staff at its factory in Barnstaple and own and operate 2 vessels in membership of the SWFPO and are in partnership with another 3 vessels – collectively employing around 20 fishermen. https://www.coombefish.co.uk/