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SSPO changes its name to Salmon Scotland. The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation will be changing its name to reflect its trade body responsibilities and membership for the future. From 1 […]
SSPO Reflects on a Constructive Starting Point – The Scottish Salmon Sector Reacts to SNP-Green Deal, But for aquaculture this can be a constructive starting point Tavish Scott, Chief Executive […]
SSPO Chief Executive visits Organic Sea Harvest. The Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) visited the Organic Sea Harvest sites on Wednesday 23 June. Tavish Scott, along […]
SSPO Calls for Urgent Clarification – Scottish salmon sector calls for urgent clarification of HMRC export figures Scotland’s salmon farmers have called for urgent action to address discrepancies with export […]
SSPO Funding for Sustainable Wrasse Fishery PhD Scottish farmed salmon sector backs research into wrasse fisheries management The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) have announced funding support for a PhD […]
Ace Aquatec welcomes SSPO announcement of industry-wide move to next generation of acoustic deterrent devices Ace Aquatec, the award-winning developer of technology that accelerates the adoption of responsible marine practices, […]
SSPO Update on use of ADDs The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has announced that the sector is no longer using acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) that may have been considered […]
SSPO calls for Government help on seafood exports. Scotland’s salmon farmers tell UK Government that more must be done to help seafood exports into Europe. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation […]
SSPO comment on Brexit Seafood Taskforce. Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, welcomed the announcement of the Brexit seafood task force but questioned the decision to […]
SSPO welcomes Seafood Export Taskforce. Scottish salmon producers have welcomed the announcement from Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove MP that a joint government led taskforce is to be set up […]
SSPO call for Scottish creation of a cross-border government taskforce to iron out the export problems experienced by seafood businesses this year. Tavish Scott, the Chief Executive of the Scottish […]
SSPO comment on UK Government compensation scheme. In response to the UK Government’s announcement that seafood exporters will receive government funding of up to £23 million, the Scottish Salmon Producers […]
SSPO Updates on Seal Predation The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) says that predation attacks by seals continue to have a significant impact on fish health and welfare. From May […]
SSPO supports calls to resolve export issues. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) supports the call yesterday (14th January) by Seafood Scotland for a derogation of new exporting paperwork and administration […]
SSPO concerns over Channel crossings. Three days before the UK leaves the EU, Scotland’s salmon farmers, producers of the UK’s top food export, are demanding seafood consignments at the Channel […]
New leader search for Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation. Scotland’s salmon producers have appointed leading recruitment firm FWB Park Brown to find a new chief executive for their trade body, the […]
SSPO Chief Executive to step down later this year. The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) Chief Executive, Julie Hesketh-Laird, has announced her decision to leave the organisation in the autumn. […]
SSPO comments on Salmon Interactions Report. After 18 months of deliberations, the first of a series of working groups to help protect wild salmonids has delivered its recommendations in a […]
SSPO welcomes latest regulatory position on medicines. As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps […]
SSPO welcomes regulatory flexibility during Covid-19 outbreak.The salmon farming sector has welcomed the temporary regulatory flexibility agreed with SEPA and Marine Scotland to help manage the impacts of reduced staff […]
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