Macduff Macduff HOMEPEOPLEPROCESSSUSTAINABILITYPRODUCTSNEWS CONTACTCAREERS WILD ABOUT: SCALLOPLANGOUSTINECRABWHELK WHELKFISHING TECHNIQUEPROCESSINGQUOTA WHELK {Buccinum undatum} An under-used species, whelks are a sustainable exotic. They are often used in creative ways by chefs, and are popular in Mediterranean countries. They also feature in Korean and Japanese cuisines. If you take a walk along any beach in Britain you’re likely too see plenty of empty whelk shells. The shells live on long after the whelk has died, and often become homes for hermit crabs. DISCOVER MORE... Fishing Technique Processing Quota Share this page If you are interested in purchasing wild shellfish from us: Call +44 (0)1771 624000 sales@macduffshellfish.co.uk FISHING TECHNIQUE Whelks are caught predominantly in inshore waters by small vessels known as day boats, as they typically only fish for one day at a time. Whelks are caught in baited pots, which vary in design, but are typically circular plastic or steel pots with a funnel shaped mouth, through which the whelk crawls to get to the bait. PROCESSING Whelks usually arrive at our Mintlaw site in large bags. We inspect them for quality, then cook them in a pressurised steam cooker before removing the shell. The blanched whelk meat is then inspected by hand to ensure only the best quality product is sold. We then bag and freeze the product for delivery to our customers. WE SUPPLY WHOLESALE & RETAIL Contact us for more details > QUOTA Whelk fisheries around the UK are not subject to EU TAC (Total Allowable Catch) under the Common Fisheries Policy. Most whelk fisheries are designated as inshore fisheries and as such many are subject to local controls and restrictions. Share this page Macduff Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd Station Road, Mintlaw AB42 5EE T +44 (0)1771 624000 F +44 (0)1771 624111 CONNECT WITH MACDUFF... Twitter Pinterest Facebook A wholly owned subsidiary of HOME ACCREDITATIONS LEGAL SITEMAP Designed by Art Department

Macduff Macduff HOMEPEOPLEPROCESSSUSTAINABILITYPRODUCTSNEWS CONTACTCAREERS JOIN THE MACDUFF TEAM The Macduff team combines exceptional management skills with great experience and detailed local knowledge. At Macduff, our people are a family working together to supply the world’s best wild shellfish from the waters, ports and fishing traditions we’ve grown up with. If you’re interested in joining the Macduff team, please send your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations to recruitment@macduffshellfish.co.uk . You can view a list of our current opportunities here. If you're interested in joining the Macduff team, contact us at recruitment@macduffshellfish.co.uk. Share this page Macduff Macduff Shellfish (Scotland) Ltd Station Road, Mintlaw AB42 5EE T +44 (0)1771 624000 F +44 (0)1771 624111 CONNECT WITH MACDUFF... Twitter Pinterest Facebook A wholly owned subsidiary of HOME ACCREDITATIONS LEGAL SITEMAP Designed by Art Department