Fish firm scoops up profits

SEAFOOD Group Andrew Marr International has seen pre-tax profits grow to £13m.

The increase from £9m came on the back of a leap in turnover from £333.8m to £450.2m

In its annual report, the Hull-based company said it had maintained its position in its key markets.

Andrew Marr International runs a series of businesses including fish trading firm J.Marr (Seafood) and logistics operation AJK.

Its latest report echoes concerns voiced in earlier years about pressures on its Scottish operations from payback obligations under EU agreements but expresses confidence in their long term profitablity.

Nobody was available at the company to comment.