2017 production boost for Scottish salmon drives optimism for future steady growth. 2017 was a positive year for Scottish salmon farming production according to new figures published today (Monday 15th October) […]
The first fast track salmon farm managers have graduated from the unique training programme run by major fish farming and processing company, Marine Harvest. After a 75-week intensive scheme covering […]
Peppermint shrimp have been identified by scientists as the ‘cleaner shrimp’ with the most talent for reducing parasites and chemical use in farmed fish, according to an article by James […]
Loch Duart runner up in Best Rural Food Business Award. The independent salmon farming company based in Sutherland and the Hebrides, has been named as runner up in the Best […]
SSPO comment on SEPA compliance report with a comment from the chief executive SSPO comment on SEPA compliance report by Julie Hesketh-Laird, chief executive of Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation: “SEPA’s […]
Politicians to demand overhaul of regulations governing Scotland’s salmon farming industry, according to a newspaper report. The Sunday Post says an inquiry into the £1.8 billion industry by Holyrood’s Rural […]
The Isle of Lewis has seen salmon waste success with the development of a new pasteuriser by Landia. With aquaculture production sites widely dispersed throughout remote parts of Scotland’s Highlands […]
The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, SSPO appoints Hamish Macdonell to the newly created role of Director of Strategic Engagement. Macdonell will lead public affairs and communications at the organisation, which […]
There was export sales recognition for Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company, at the 9th annual Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 awards ceremony. The event took place at […]
GSSI recognises ASC Salmon Standard, a seafood certification industry benchmark. As well as meeting all of the essential components of the benchmark, the ASC standard achieved 52 ‘supplementary components’ – […]
Benchmark has begun the commencement of salmon egg production at its new land based breeding facility in Salten, Norway, which will increase the company’s capacity by 75%. The Salten facility […]
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been shortlisted in two categories at the renowned Highlands & Islands Food and Drink Awards. SSC has been acknowledged for its ongoing achievements in […]
New report highlights critical value of salmon farming globally The global salmon farming industry continues to evolve sustainably, producing 17.5 billion meals every year and creating 132,600 jobs in coastal […]