Staff and shellfish farmers at the Scottish Shellfish Marketing Group (SSMG) are celebrating after the company’s achievement in gaining Grade A European Food Safety Inspection Service (EFSIS) certification.

This is the highest achievable food standard available. Managing Director, Donny Gillies said: “Achieving Grade A status has certainly given us a significant boost as well as allowing us to maintain our competitive edge. Consumers are increasingly more aware of food standards and it’s important that we continue to provide the highest standards possible.”