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Reaction to John Swinney Acorn Project funding announcement. In response to the First Minister John Swinney’s announcement of £2m to support the Acorn carbon capture project, please see the quote […]
FDF Scotland reacts to the Scottish Parliament Election results with its priorities for the new Scottish Government. David Thomson, Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Congratulations to […]
Scottish salmon export sales poised to hit £1 billion amid strong global demand. Scottish salmon export sales could break through the £1 billion barrier for the first time, driven by […]
New £100 000 campaign to grow exports of premium Scottish salmon. A new £100,000 campaign backed by the Scottish Government will help boost sales of Label Rouge Scottish salmon in […]
Salmon Scotland comment on Programme for Government. On Tuesday, John Swinney outlined plans to improve the consenting process for aquaculture developments located between three and 12 nautical miles from the […]
First Minister updated on impact of US tariffs on Scottish salmon. The First Minister has been updated on the importance of protecting and growing Scotland’s salmon exports amid global economic […]
First Minister confirms awards from Marine Fund Scotland £14 million for marine industries and coastal and island communities in 2024/25. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that 67 projects will […]
First Minister pledges to work constructively with the Scottish Fishing Industry Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney has told the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) that the Scottish Government is committed to […]
Floating offshore wind existential threat to fishing industry, warns SFF leader. Plans for giant floating offshore wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, the chief executive of the industry’s […]
Scotland’s salmon sector has urged the First Minister to prioritise growth and job creation in tomorrow’s Programme for Government. Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK’s largest food export, […]
Analysis – with new Government, what now for UK seafood sector? The landslide majority election of a new Labour UK Government could put fishing back to the centre-stage of politics. […]
Food and Drink Federation Scotland comment on UK inflation figures. Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer David Thomson said: “The continued fall in food and non-alcoholic drink inflation is […]
UK’s economic recovery could be stifled by a lack of support for food and drink producers. Food and drink manufacturers are calling for greater collaboration with governments across the UK […]
Scotland Food & Drink welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to economic growth. Scotland Food & Drink attended a speech in Glasgow by First Minister John Swinney and Deputy First Minister […]
Cabinet Secretary signs pledge to protect fishing SCOTLAND’S Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has signed a pledge to protect and support Scotland’s vital fishing industry and coastal communities. The commitment […]
Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’ SCOTLAND’S foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, expected to become Scotland’s new First Minister, to “right the wrongs” of […]
Report underlines crucial role of fishing to incoming First Minister. Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’. Scotland’s foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, Scotland’s new […]
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