Seafish calls on UK seafood procesors to contribute to survey

Seafish calls on UK seafood procesors to contribute to survey

Seafish wants to encourage all processors to participate in its annual processing survey, running from April to June. This survey plays a vital role in supporting our industry by gathering key data on staff employment, operating costs, species processed, and turnover. The insights we collect help policymakers make informed decisions while also shedding light on…


Seafish wants to encourage all processors to participate in its annual processing survey, running from April to June.

This survey plays a vital role in supporting our industry by gathering key data on staff employment, operating costs, species processed, and turnover.

The insights we collect help policymakers make informed decisions while also shedding light on economic trends and business performance.

Year after year, this data provides a valuable snapshot of our industry, helping us understand how external factors influence its performance.

Carlos Paredes, economics project manager, said participation is essential to help Seafish gather data that helps us understand the issues faced by the processing sector and the support businesses might need to respond to these issues.

“In past years, our survey has highlighted key challenges facing processors, including labour shortages and rising energy costs,”  Paredes explained. “The data we collect has played a crucial role in shaping government policies on issues like access to labour, seafood trade, and energy use. Many businesses have also used our reports to benchmark their performance against similar companies — an important tool when seeking new finance or grant support.”

To learn more about the survey, visit the Seafood Processing Sector Survey page on the website.

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