Seaweed producer is a double winner in Food & Drink Awards

Two products in the company’s Shore range of snacks were declared best in class: its Peking Duck Seaweed Chips were named Healthier Choice Product of the Year, while Shore Sweet Sriracha Seaweed Chips won in the Snacks and Accompaniments category.

The overall winner on the night as Scottish Product of the Year was another seafood offering, the Fishwife Pie from Carnoustie-based restaurant and piemaker WeeCOOK, known for its unique blend of traditional and modern Scottish cuisine. Judges praised the brand’s award-winning pies and dedication to utilising seafood sourced from local waters, such as Arbroath smokies, Shetland mussels, and North Sea haddock.

Hosted by TV personality Simon Rimmer, host of Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch’, the awards ceremony in Glasgow was attended by 500 people from across the food and drink industry.

Iain Baxter, Chief Executive at Scotland Food & Drink, said: "The Excellence Awards celebrate Scotland’s food and drink producers, whose drive and dedication take the industry from strength to strength each year. The calibre of this year’s entries is a testament to the innovation and skill that are ubiquitous within our sector, setting new benchmarks for quality and creativity.

"Congratulations to all the winners and finalists – their achievements are a credit to Scotland’s world-renowned food and drink community."

Ashley Connolly, Local Buying Manager for Scotland at headline sponsor Asda, headed up the judging panel for the tasted product categories and echoed the sentiment, adding: "We’re thrilled to mark 13 years of Asda’s headline sponsorship of the Excellence Awards. Every year it feels as though we see Scotland’s food and drink producers reaching new heights.

“This year’s judging was one of the toughest yet, with so many exceptional products on offer – a true reflection of the outstanding quality across the industry. Congratulations once more to all the winners, who really stood out in an incredibly competitive field."