The collaboration among Lunar, BioMar, Scottish Sea Farms (SSF), and Marks & Spencer exemplifies a local value chain in Scotland. This partnership begins with Scottish waters and culminates on dinner tables across the region. The joint effort aims to enhance the resilience of Scotland’s seafood supply chain, ensuring a responsible and efficient food system.
In 2022, Lunar, a leading processor and supplier of wild seafood to Marks & Spencer, invested GBP 25 million in a marine feed ingredients facility. This facility transforms seafood off-cuts from fresh fish production into high-quality marine ingredients.
BioMar purchases nearly all of Lunar’s production of these marine ingredients to produce salmon feed for SSF. This ensures that locally farmed salmon are raised on feed derived from Scottish seafood by-products.
“Integrating these marine ingredients into our aquafeeds allows us to optimise nutrient recycling and reduce dependency on wild fish stocks while ensuring optimal fish health and growth performance,” said a spokesperson. “This reinforces Scotland’s role in responsible seafood production.”
Marks & Spencer plays a central role in this collaboration as a regional retailer committed to responsible seafood sourcing. By sourcing both wild-caught seafood from Lunar and farmed salmon from SSF, Marks & Spencer strengthens the connection between local fisheries and aquaculture.
“This partnership demonstrates how fisheries and aquaculture can complement each other,” an official noted. “It strengthens the seafood supply chain, advances circular economy principles, and represents a shared commitment to ocean stewardship and resource efficiency.”
Through strong partnerships and dedication to responsible sourcing, Marks & Spencer, SSF, BioMar, and Lunar are shaping the future of seafood production in Scotland. As the global seafood industry seeks improvements, this Scottish partnership serves as a model for local collaboration driving lasting change.