From Norway to Scotland: Oceanbox launches new ocean model .Norwegian ocean modelling company Oceanbox has announced the launch of a new high-resolution ocean model covering Scotland, making the company’s simulation […]
MOWI reels in UK consumers with catchy new campaign. MOWI Salmon UK has launched its new, upbeat ‘I like to MOWI MOWI’ advertising campaign this week. A twist on the […]
UHI researchers secure major UKRI funding to tackle pharmaceutical pollution from rivers to oceans. Researchers from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership have secured two major UK […]
Princess Royal opens multi-million salmon facility. Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal has officially opened Bakkafrost Scotland’s multi-million pound Applecross facility, marking a major step forward in sustainable Scottish salmon production. […]
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 […]
FDF Scotland reacts to the Scottish Parliament Election results with its priorities for the new Scottish Government. David Thomson, Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “Congratulations to […]
Scottish election results in the fishing constituencies. By Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk There were elections last Thursday for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and many local councils in England. […]
Successes at Seaforth for Mowi. It has been a busy and successful time for the team at Loch Seaforth, celebrating a record harvest and the successful conclusion of the first […]
Salmon producer donation boosts island’s emergency response. A west coast island is better prepared to deal with major incidents after a leading salmon producer donated new safety equipment to support local […]
Scottish Salmon and Sea Trout Fishery Statistics updated for 2025 Season. An Official Statistics publication for Scotland. The Chief Statistician has released figures for all of Scotland showing that total […]
FDF Scotland response to SNP’s proposed price cap on food. Responding to the SNP manifesto proposal to introduce a statutory price cap on some food items, David Thomson, Food and […]
Watershed moment for salmon farming: regulatory expert eyes May election as must-seize opportunity. The Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026 could and should be a “watershed moment” for salmon […]
West coast yard delivers £1.2m landing craft for Bakkafrost Scotland. One of Scotland’s leading salmon producers has taken delivery of a new £1.2 million landing craft from a west […]
Scottish Sea Farms delivers £170m boost to economy. Scottish Sea Farms invested nearly £170 million in the local supply chain last year, supporting 573 Scottish businesses across the four regions […]
Scotland’s food and drink sector makes its case to investors as record valuation signals untapped potential. Scotland’s food and drink sector, now valued at a record £24bn to the Scottish economy, […]
Foundering of the fishing vessel Freedom II, 11 nautical miles south-west of Oban, Scotland on 21 February 2024: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the […]
Fish landings in Scotland in February 2026. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Trident Aqua Services marks the naming ceremony of ‘Inter Alba’. The new battery-hybrid wellboat now in operation for Mowi Scotland. Trident Aqua Services marked the naming ceremony of ‘Inter Alba’ […]
Scotland’s food manufacturers call for action to protect sector’s future, as £5.7bn contribution revealed. · New data reveals that the economic value of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector has grown 20% in […]