Fishermen, policymakers and scientists chart the future of fishing in the Clyde. Three-day residential event by the fishermen-led charity, Fishing into the Future, empowers fishermen to shape fisheries policy and science. […]
Fish landings in Scotland in December 2024. 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 […]
New funding boost to protect Scotland’s wild salmon from decline. A ground-breaking conservation fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon is now open for 2025 applications. Salmon Scotland’s wild fisheries […]
Much improved fish health and biology for Mowi Scotland in 2024. A good performance for Mowi Scotland in 2024 with significant improvements in salmon health, welfare and performance. The year […]
Marine biodiversity in Scotland. An increase in the temperature of Scotland’s seas over the last decade has been found to be changing the types of animals and plants found on […]
New event to showcase Scottish Food & Drink to major UK buyers. Showcasing Scotland UK, a new event delivered by Scotland Food & Drink on behalf of the Scotland Food […]
Land-based learning review. Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has commented on publication of the land-based learning review Implementation Plan setting out how Scottish Government will respond to the 22 recommendations […]
Concerns over the long-term viability of the salmon farming industry in Scotland. The slow rate of progress in improving the regulation and enforcement of the Scottish salmon farming industry needs […]
Highlights from Mowi freshwater in 2024. 2024 was the biggest year of freshwater production for Mowi Scotland ever. A total of 22.5 million smolts were put to sea at Mowi […]
Scots aquaculture firms encouraged to get involved in sector’s premier global event. Companies operating in Scotland’s aquaculture supply chain industries are being encouraged to get involved in a major global networking […]
Scottish Seafood Association voices support for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation concerns on the future of fishing and processing communities. The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) has voiced support for the Scottish Fishermen’s […]
Salmon is the UK’s favourite fish as sales rise by more than 9%. Salmon is the UK’s most popular fish, with the latest figures showing sales up 9.1 per cent in […]
Aberdeen smoked salmon producer granted Royal Warrant. John Ross, Aberdeen’s award winning and handcrafted traditional smoked salmon producer, has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as Fish Merchant and […]
Salmon farmers thank MPs for visiting Western Isles salmon farm. Members of Westminster’s Scottish Affairs Committee have visited Loch Erisort salmon farm, as part of a fact-finding visit to the Western […]
The Scotland Ocean Cluster. During the Responsible Seafood Summit, held in St Andrews earlier this year, Seafood Scotland team members took part in panel sessions. Head of Trade Marketing for the UK, […]
Driving sustainable seafood. Insights and innovations from the Responsible Seafood Summit, held earlier this year in St Andrews. Fish Focus takes a look back at the event with our Responsible Seafood […]
St Andrews, Scotland: Host of the 23rd responsible seafood summit. The Global Seafood Alliance’s 23rd Responsible Seafood Summit, co-hosted by Seafood Scotland, took place from October 21 to 24, 2024, […]
Fish landings in Scotland in November 2024. 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 […]
Why securing a ‘just transition’ is about more than oil and gas. Iain Clunie, Programme Director, Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment. In debates around slowing climate breakdown and […]