Product Offerings
Products:
Seafood: Whole Scampi, Breaded Scampi, Surimi (Sea Sticks), Scallops, Warm Water Shrimp, Salmon
Grocery: Noodles, Sauces, Pasta, Ethnic Snacks & Bakery Products, Canned Products
Sco-Fro Group Limited, headquartered in Glasgow, United Kingdom, is a renowned food manufacturing and export-import company specializing in frozen seafood and global grocery products. With more than four decades of industry leadership, Sco-Fro has earned a solid reputation for sourcing, processing, and distributing high-quality food products to international retail, wholesale, and food service markets.
Company Overview
Established in 1975, Sco-Fro has become a trusted supplier to major supermarket chains, restaurant groups, and institutional buyers. The company operates across several verticals, leveraging its deep industry knowledge and global supply network to deliver premium quality seafood and ethnic grocery lines.
Core Product Categories
1. Seafood Division
Sco-Fro’s seafood business forms the foundation of its global trade operations. Key products include:
- Whole Scampi
- Breaded Scampi
- Surimi (Sea Sticks)
- Scallops
- Warm Water Shrimp
- Salmon (various cuts and pack types)
The company has developed strong partnerships with certified fisheries across Asia, South America, and Europe, ensuring consistent quality and sustainable sourcing.
2. Grocery Division
The grocery product line focuses on internationally inspired goods including:
- Instant and Dry Noodles
- Asian Sauces and Condiments
- Pasta
- Ethnic Snacks & Bakery Products
- Canned Vegetables and Seafood
Sco-Fro maintains a reputation for sourcing niche, high-demand grocery products from Asia and distributing them under its private label and partner brands in Europe and beyond.
Brand Portfolio
Sco-Fro manages several proprietary and exclusive distribution brands:
- Sea Spray – Frozen seafood including scampi and shellfish
- Shangri-la – Asian sauces, noodles, and pantry staples
- Lochalsh – Traditional Scottish grocery lines and bakery items
- Glenisla – Premium Scottish and UK-sourced canned and frozen products
These brands are supplied to both retail outlets and food service operators, each tailored to different consumer segments and pricing tiers.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
Sco-Fro operates with a globally integrated supply chain, involving:
- Sourcing from certified factories in China, Vietnam, India, and South America
- EU-compliant cold storage and distribution centers in the UK
- Strict batch-level traceability and quality control protocols
Its frozen seafood is processed in HACCP- and BRC-certified facilities, ensuring compliance with international food safety standards.
Export and Trade Performance
Sco-Fro exports extensively to countries across:
- Europe (UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands)
- Asia-Pacific
- Middle East
- North America
According to global shipment data platforms such as Volza and ImportYeti, Sco-Fro has:
- Executed more than 2,500 international shipments in the last decade
- Shipped to over 30 countries
- Maintained year-over-year export growth, with volumes reaching tens of thousands of tons of seafood and groceries annually
- Major partners include supermarket groups, such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, and various regional wholesalers
Quality and Compliance
Sco-Fro maintains full compliance with:
- British Retail Consortium (BRC) Food Safety Certification
- HACCP protocols for seafood
- MSC and ASC certifications for sustainable seafood options
- Compliance with UK FSA and EU food regulatory authorities
All product labeling, nutritional information, and sourcing declarations meet stringent UK and EU food legislation requirements.
Clientele and Market Reach
Sco-Fro serves a diverse base of B2B clients:
- Major supermarket chains
- Private-label partners
- Restaurant and hotel groups
- Institutional food suppliers
- Distributors for ethnic retail stores
Its agility in delivering private label and co-branded products makes it a go-to supplier for tailored retail solutions.
Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook
Sco-Fro continues to invest in:
- Expanding private label capabilities to meet supermarket and food service branding requirements
- Sustainable sourcing strategies, especially for its seafood segment
- E-commerce and digital distribution for direct-to-consumer options
- Innovative packaging solutions to reduce carbon footprint and improve shelf life
The company’s vision is aligned with evolving food trends, particularly in convenient frozen food, world cuisine, and sustainable marine sourcing.
With over 45 years of consistent service, Sco-Fro Group Limited remains a powerhouse in the UK food export sector, bridging global producers with international markets through innovation, trust, and unmatched supply chain reliability.