Simon Macdonald
@SmokedSimon
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Television Presenter, Author After dinner speaker and raconteur, occasional TV chef, Avid yachtsman
Scotland
Joined August 2011
I’m looking forward to speaking at the @fisheriesappg #FishingSeascape event on 30 Nov. I’ll be summarising comments & insights from the #fishing industry on #MarineSpatialPlanning. Register here and join the conversation:
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We're counting down the days until @SeafoodExpo_GL! With 18 different Scottish seafood companies on stand & 8 others on their own stands, as well as the excitement of a new venue we're looking forward to returning. If you're at the show, come & meet our companies on Stand 2E601.
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Thank you @jenni_minto for acknowledging the work of CIFA. We appreciate it. #coastalcommunities #fishing #sustainablefishing #fishingcommunities
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FEAST YOUR EYES & GROW YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN "UNITED KITCHENS" https://t.co/3ViMST8SEd via @YouTube Join Dr Jacalyn, Ricki and myself live today on USA Global TV Enjoy a culinary "Souper day"
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From 21 August 2021, there will be changes to the export health certificates required by businesses exporting seafood to the EU. We’ve put together new guidance to help you understand the changes and complete the new certificates correctly. Visit https://t.co/KMnIniNsOL
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Looking forward to apearing on USA Glaobal TV live with Dr Jacalyn and the team tomorrow, 7th July https://t.co/HuIszgG2AF
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New entrants to fishing will be able to apply for funding towards the purchase of a second hand fishing vessel. 🐟 The support is being made available as part of Marine Fund Scotland (MFS), with info on eligibility published this morning. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/voloYpuC85
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BREIXT update !!! 38 pages of paperwork today to export to France over £500 in EXTRA costs per shipment absolute madness!We where not told of this pre Brexit and now it’s crippling businesses around the country, @BorisJohnson @michaelgove @FergusEwingSNP @Feorlean @scotfoodjames
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This is the paperwork required to send one order to the EU now. Previously zero. £100k / year of Veterinary inspection fees now, previously £0. Very annoying/ costly for an established business like us, crippling for a small company! Emailed @GregHands , no response...
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📢The first batch of payments have now been paid out to eligible fishers who applied to our Seafood Producers Resilience Fund. The fund was set up for shellfish catchers and producers, and trout farmers impacted by #EUExit and #Coronavirus ➡️ https://t.co/bwpOcLgD92
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Join us and Elaine Wyhte @CFAScot for a discussion on the issues affecting the fishing industry. Event hosted by @KarenAdamSNP
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Time for action! The Scottish Seafood Association is demanding urgent action to end the severe damage being done to businesses exporting to the EU as a result of excessive red tape. Ahead of the inaugural meeting tomorrow of the Scottish Seafood Exports Task Force 1/4
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As problems for fishing industry increase in light of news around exporting live mussels, oysters, clams, cockles and scallops to the EU, @SmokedSimon tells ITV Border fishermen across South of Scotland are at a very low ebb. More tonight with @TomSheldrickITV
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This is @scotfoodjames - CEO of @scotfooddrink - laying out the stark reality of the problems facing Scottish exporters and the urgent need to sort them out
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Brexit: Fisheries minister did not read deal as she was 'very busy organising local Nativity trail' https://t.co/EPhjFTL8Tt
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French fishmongers and seafood factories are suspending orders from Britain and battling to salvage just-in-time supply chains after they were upended by post-Brexit red tape https://t.co/H14HJ6RHwP
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'We've lost 30 years': Brexit shatters supply chains for French fish hub https://t.co/GpqyHduYYx “We’ve never known such delays,” said Arnaud Mille, who counts Britain as his number one supplier. “It’s been apocalyptic.” @Santibuesa @AnnaJerzewska #Brexit
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Talk about pouring vinegar onto an open wound? Scottish fishermen must be absolutely seething about this. @LochfyneLangous @SeafoodFromScot @FergusEwingMSP @broadcastscot @CFAScot
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