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Scottish inshore fishing businesses under threat unless rethink on worker rules. Obtaining access to labour is a key a problem for the West coast of Scotland inshore fishing industry, which […]
Scottish seafood processing sector slams UK worker visa proposal A Scottish seafood processing leader has slammed the UK Government for its proposed increase to the Skilled Worker Visa (SWV) salary […]
Scottish seafood processors working to achieve ‘Net Zero’ targets The Scottish seafood sector is working hard to meet Government ‘Net Zero’ targets to ensure that Scotland’s rich fish and shellfish […]
Simon Smith, Seafood Grimsby & Humber (SGHA), a 2023 year end message. “2023 has been another highly productive year for the Seafood Grimsby & Humber Alliance (SGHA), its board, and […]
Ministers urged to work with fishing industry, not against it The Scottish Government needs to work in tandem with the fishing industry if it is to avoid a repeat […]
Scottish pelagic data collection scheme paves way for a sustainable future. Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says the collaborative approach now […]
Scottish seafood manufacturer celebrates 20 years of partnership with Aldi Thistle Seafoods looks to the future thanks to its longstanding partnership with Aldi One of Scotland’s largest family-owned manufacturers of […]
ASC awards best seafood brand, retailer & retail supplier of 2023, in annual ceremony. For the third consecutive year, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) joined the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) […]
Consumers must recognise seafood’s low carbon footprint, says SFF CEO Consumers concerned about climate change can eat Scotland’s wild-caught seafood confident in the knowledge that it has one of the […]
Fisheries projects net additional funding through UK Seafood Fund. £3.9 million has been awarded to projects to improve the quality of training facilities to upskill the workforce and promote seafood […]
Seafood Excellence Asia Awards Winners Announced Best New Seafood Products for the Asian Market Honoured at Seafood Expo Asia The winners of the inaugural edition of Seafood Excellence Asia Awards […]
Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring technology for small fishing vessels will be consulted on as part of package of new fisheries measures announced today. The consultation proposes that […]
Workers scheme would benefit seafood sector. By Kathleen O’Donnell, director at Fragomen Labour shortages have spread far and wide across a number of industries, including one of Scotland’s most important […]
New president and vice-president for body representing Scottish fishermen. A new president has been elected by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, has taken […]
New format for Scottish Skipper Expo. Mara Media, the organiser of Scottish Skipper Expo, says that from after 2024, the event will be held bi-annually, and from next year and […]
£20.8 million UK funding boost for the Scottish fishing industry. The UK Government has announced the latest Scottish projects to receive investment from the £100 million UK Seafood Fund. A […]
Scottish food businesses in running for up to £100k support. Businesses with innovative ideas in the food and drink sector – including seafood – could be in the running for […]
Scottish seafood showcased to French chefs. Last month, Scotland’s food and drink industry was showcased to high-profile French chefs to raise awareness of the country’s world-class produce. Six French chefs, […]
Transparency is the future: Opportunity for UK seafood businesses to pilot new data sharing technology. A newly-released report from Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) has highlighted how data-sharing through digitalisation […]
Scottish salmon celebrated at heart of government. Scottish salmon’s contribution to the UK’s economy has been celebrated at the heart of the government with a reception in London. The chief […]
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