Scottish industry leaders warn of “very challenging” year ahead as 2026 fishing quotas confirmed. Scotland’s fishing industry is bracing for a difficult year in 2026 as the outcomes of international […]
Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association reacts to ICES cod advice. Reacting to advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a “zero catch” for Northern […]
Fraserburgh’s Game-Changer Nearing Completion New Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence By Fish Focus The Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence in Fraserburgh is on track for completion by the end of June 2025, […]
Landmark Project UK report showcases seven years of collaboration to improve sustainable fishing practices in UK seas. MSC certification status gained for North Sea plaice. North Sea lemon sole fishery […]
Mixed bag of catch advice for Scottish fleet for 2025. There is a mixed bag of catch advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) for […]
Scottish fishers and processors welcome UK/Faroes agreement. Scottish fishermen and processors have welcomed the recent fisheries agreement between the UK and the Faroes, which will provide extra fishing opportunities for […]
New Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence will provide major boost to industry. By Fish Focus The new ‘Scottish Seafood Centre of Excellence’ planned for Fraserburgh will ensure that Scotland is […]
Seafish launches 2022 UK Fishing Fleet Survey Seafish calls on the UK’s fishing vessel owners and skippers to take part in their annual survey of the UK fishing fleet which […]
Income security for fishermen and new markets are key benefit of MSC ecolabel to newly recertified Scottish haddock Selling into new European markets and the retention of existing domestic markets […]
Fish processors demand urgent action from PM on labour shortage. The Scottish Seafood Association today demanded urgent action from the Prime Minister on labour shortages within the sector during a […]
ICES total allowable catch recommendations: Statement from Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association and Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Responding to the latest advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea […]
Fishermen call for review panel to assess scientific catch advice. Scotland’s two largest fishing associations are urging Scottish ministers to create a special panel to review stock assessments after wild […]
Dangerous behaviour of gill netters – fishermen urge immediate MCA action. Scotland’s two largest fishing associations are urging the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to investigate and charge skippers who put […]