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Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on quota reductions. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has warned that a failure to invest in fisheries science is leading to an unfair reduction of quotas, and […]
Fish landings in Scotland in October 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 […]
Peterhead Port Authority Board approves introduction of E-auction. The Board of Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) has officially approved the implementation of an Electronic Auction (E-auction) for its fish market, marking a significant step forward […]
Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop. A workshop on sea lice that brought together researchers, industry, regulators and policy makers has sought to offer solutions to the growing […]
Strong biological performance in the Faroe Islands and successful de-risking in Scotland for Bakkafrost. The Bakkafrost Group delivered a total operational EBIT of DKK 173 million (DKK 269 million) in […]
Fraserburgh Harbour calls for industry and Government support as masterplan technical feasibility study published. Fraserburgh Harbour has taken the next significant step towards executing its ambitious Masterplan, by completing its […]
Oceana report into UK fisheries – Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), has accused an anti-fishing group of creating fake news about the sector in a […]
Secretary of State for Scotland hails University of Stirling’s new aquaculture innovation hub. Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray MP has said a new aquaculture research facility at the […]
Marine Fund Scotland helps serve up ‘Seafood in Schools’. Marine Fund Scotland has awarded over £55m, since 2021, to support projects that contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, […]
Outcome of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring. Consultations between the Coastal States and Fishing Parties in the North-East Atlantic: the UK, EU, Norway, Iceland, the Faroe […]
Report shows distribution of Scotland’s threatened sharks, rays and skates. New scientific research explores how sharks, skates and rays are distributed around Scotland’s coasts, with the results to be used […]
Two non-executive directors join board of Scotland Food & Drink. Scotland Food & Drink has announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Directors to its board. Stuart McCallum, currently a Partner […]
Argyll marine firm scales up with new high tech survey vessel. An Argyll based marine science firm is commissioning a new high tech survey vessel as part of its further […]
Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2023. An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. The Scottish Government published the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2023, yesterday. The publication details statistics on the […]
Scottish salmon £1 billion investment delivers best survival rate for four years. Investment of nearly £1 billion on fish health and welfare has helped deliver the best survival rate for Scottish […]
Sysco announces acquisition of Scottish specialist meat supplier Campbell’s Prime Meat, highlighting importance of centre of plate to Sysco GB’s growth strategy. Sysco GB, the market leading foodservice provider, has […]
Fish landings in Scotland in September 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 […]
MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland Ceremony brought to Glasgow by Scotland Food & Drink and Glasgow Life. The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 launch ceremony will be […]
Grounding and subsequent loss of the fishing vessel Ocean Maid on Cairnbulg Point, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on 24 October 2022: MAIB Report. Report on the investigation of grounding and subsequent loss of […]
Record numbers mark 40th anniversary of Tiree Wave Classic. Bakkafrost Scotland and its award-winning Native Hebridean Salmon celebrated a successful sponsorship of the Tiree Wave Classic 2024, which marked its 40th […]
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