Aquascot Limited
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Aquascot Limited - overview
Established
1987
Location
-, -, UK
Primary Industry
Food
About
Aquascot Limited is a Scottish company focused on supplying responsibly sourced seafood, especially salmon, through innovative retail solutions, ensuring high-quality products that meet consumer demand for healthy eating. Founded in 1987, Aquascot Limited specializes in the seafood industry, offering a diverse range of fish products. The company operates out of its headquarters in Scotland and has established a successful partnership with Waitrose since 2003. The founder's prior entrepreneurial experience is not detailed, but Aquascot has remained dedicated to sustainable sourcing practices throughout its operations.
Aquascot specializes in responsibly sourced, high-quality Scottish fish products, primarily focusing on salmon. The company’s core offerings include a variety of freshly prepared fish dishes designed for the retail market, developed by their in-house team to meet consumer demand for nutritious seafood. These products cater to a clientele that includes retailers such as Waitrose, with whom Aquascot has maintained a long-standing partnership since 2003. The fish is sourced from sustainable farming practices in the Scottish Highlands, ensuring quality and welfare standards are upheld.
Distribution extends across the UK retail market, addressing the increasing consumer preference for sustainably sourced seafood. Aquascot's revenue generation model is primarily driven by B2B transactions, notably through partnerships with retailers and wholesalers. The company supplies its range of fish products directly to grocery chains, enabling customers to access high-quality seafood options at retail locations. Revenue is derived from ongoing contracts with partners like Waitrose, where Aquascot provides a consistent supply of their fish dishes.
Pricing structures are aligned with market demands for premium seafood offerings, reflecting the quality and sustainable practices involved in production. Innovation is key to their strategy, as Aquascot continuously develops new products to enhance market presence. Aquascot Limited aims to expand its product line by launching new fish dishes tailored to evolving consumer preferences, with specific new offerings expected to be available within the next year. The company is also looking to penetrate new geographic markets, targeting mainland Europe by 2025.
Recent funding will support these initiatives by enhancing production capabilities and marketing efforts to reach these new audiences.
Primary Industry
Food
Sub Industries
Meat, Poultry & Seafood Products, Food
Website
www.aquascot.com
Total Amount Raised
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Aquascot Limited - timeline of key events

Aquascot Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 63,622,428 | 60,992,855 | 65,086,047 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | (4.1%) | 6.7% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,589,737 | 1,562,754 | 1,645,717 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 888,531 | 880,566 | 1,122,204 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.7% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.5% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 738,714 | 564,363 | 887,143 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.4% | - | - | - |
Aquascot Limited - employee data


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