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 […]
NFFO’s response to Struan Stevenson’s criticisms of the fishing industry. In his article Britain’s Fishermen are stranded on the Brexit Rocks but who’s fault is it? (The Herald 22nd January) Struan Stevenson […]
International Ocean Governance at the helm! International Ocean Governance (IOG) plays a crucial role in fostering healthy oceans, halting the loss of biodiversity and fighting climate change. The EU is […]
Towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector – conclusions from the public consultation. The European Commission is preparing a comprehensive cross-sectoral EU algae initiative. The aim of the initiative […]
Comment on the Seafood Disruption Support Scheme. Commenting on the Seafood Disruption Support Scheme (SDSS), which was released yesterday by the UK Government, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood Scotland […]
Recovery must be based on sustainability, says EU at the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the seafood sector dominated the 34th Session of the […]
EU joins the International Coral Reef Initiative to protect marine ecosystems. Commissioner Sinkevičius is representing the EU in the General Assembly of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI). The EU […]
Seafood Scotland comment on Scottish Seafood Taskforce. In response to the announcement of a Scottish Seafood Taskforce, Donna Fordyce, Chief Executive of Seafood Scotland, said: “The Scottish seafood industry has […]
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 […]
New financial support for UK fishing businesses that export to EU. Seafood exporters across the UK will receive government funding of up to £23 million, to support businesses which have […]
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 […]
Seafood lorries descend on Westminster. Fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’ as delays hamper exports to the EU and trucks return empty according to an article in yesterday’s Guardian. Fishing lorries from Scotland and […]
Seafood trade under the EU-UK Agreement. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means new rules on how we trade seafood with the EU. 2021.This affects customs, tariffs, VAT and labelling. The […]
SFF view on desperately poor Brexit fisheries deal. SFF chief executive Elspeth Macdonald has today written to the Prime Minister voicing the industry’s anger over the mounting financial losses faced […]
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 […]
Update briefing on the UK seafood crisis. Just under two weeks into 2021, and the impacts of Brexit transition on the Scottish seafood sector have been widespread. Issues from computer […]
No sign of border obstacles dissipating. With exports of fish and shellfish into the EU impeded by a range of border issues, Defra has formed a new stakeholder group to […]
PM pledges compensation for export hurdles – Statement from Scottish Seafood Association. Responding to the Prime Minister’s comments, Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood Association, said: “We welcome […]
Vital that UK fish exporters enter correct documentation details. There have been reports of some fish exporters facing disruption with exports to the EU. With both the UK and French […]
EU and Greenland reach fisheries agreement. On 8 January 2021, the EU and Greenland concluded negotiations for a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA) and a new Protocol that will […]