Kames, which farms trout in western Scotland, is the second fish farmer to join SeaFurther, after Chile’s Salmones Aysen. The goal is ambitious: helping salmon farmers chart a path to […]
Scottish seaweed farming needs Government support. The Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT) recently commissioned a report on Facilitating development of the seaweed cultivation sector in Scotland. The report assesses the role […]
Research concludes no impact on wild fish from Scottish salmon farms. A new research paper has concluded there has been no impact on wild fish stocks from Scottish salmon farms. […]
Protecting farmed fish: Why aquatic animal health is a top industry priority. The practice of aquaculture around the globe has developed from merely being a supplementary industry to capture fishing […]
First shipment of Scottish salmon sent to India following trade deal. The first significant shipment of Scottish salmon has arrived in India after a free trade deal led to a […]
Northwards invests in seafood industry. Freight and haulage operator Northwards, which has bases in Shetland, Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Scrabster and Central Scotland, is investing £640,000 in additional insulated trailers to […]
New scientific advisor brings global mussel farming expertise to Shell-volution Shell-volution has appointed internationally recognised mussel aquaculture researcher Dr Brad Skelton, Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, as Independent […]
The latest Fish Focus Seafood Processing Review is out! Editor’s Introduction Welcome the latest edition of Seafood Processors Review, brought to you by Fish Focus — your essential guide to […]
Salmon Scotland comment on latest investment in Scottish-built vessels. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, commented following the launch of a new Scottish-built vessel for the salmon sector by […]
Economy Secretary launches £3m salmon vessel in boost for Scottish jobs and shipbuilding. Economy Secretary, Stephen Flynn has launched a new £3 million vessel for one of Scotland’s leading salmon […]
Minister sees pioneering approach to salmon farming at Applecross. Scotland’s marine minister has been given a first-hand look at a pioneering approach to salmon farming designed to improve fish welfare […]
Scottish salmon exports hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs. The Food and Drink Federation’s latest Trade Snapshot has revealed that Scottish salmon exports have been among the hardest hit by US […]
Study finds community support is essential to growing seaweed industry. Seaweed farming in the UK has the potential to create new job and products, while contributing to a low-carbon economy […]
Scottish salmon could be even healthier than previously thought, according to a new report by leading nutrition scientists. The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen found that farmed Scottish […]
Supporting water quality & biological stability in Scottish salmon production, introduced by Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Cluster (SAIC). WAR Environmental Ltd is a UK-based environmental consultancy and business development company specialising […]
Scottish salmon survival at record high. Survival rates of farmed salmon in Scotland have reached record highs, reflecting sustained improvements in fish health and farm management. New figures show survival […]
Scottish salmon keeps top UK export crown as India trade deal opens new £130m opportunity Scottish salmon has once again confirmed its status as the United Kingdom’s leading food export, […]
Scottish salmon exports soar to £6 billion over decade, new figures reveal. Analysis of HMRC data by trade body Salmon Scotland shows the UK’s top food export reached 94 global markets […]