BioMar UK achieves UK’s First ASC Feed Certification. Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is thrilled to announce that BioMar UK has become the first ASC certified feed mill the United Kingdom. This ground-breaking […]
Collision between Guiding Light and Guiding Star resulting in the flooding and sinking of Guiding Star, 33 nautical miles south-east of Fair Isle, Scotland on 6 October 2022 – MAIB […]
Floating offshore wind existential threat to fishing industry, warns SFF leader. Plans for giant floating offshore wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, the chief executive of the industry’s […]
SSA calls on UK Government to reveal its hand on business support. The chief executive officer of the Scottish Seafood Association says there is an air of uncertainty hanging over […]
Michelin Development helps sustainable aquaculture business bring new innovation on-stream. Dundee-based sustainable aquaculture company, Ace Aquatec, recognised globally for its innovative, welfare-first technology, is being supported towards the next stage […]
Finalists announced for Scotland Food & Drink Bookable Food and Drink Experiences Programme. Training programme from Scotland Food & Drink picks 50 businesses to participate in pilot programme Participating businesses […]
Bakkafrost set to boost circular economy credentials in Scotland with new system to turn by-product into fertiliser. Bakkafrost Scotland is set to boost its circular economy credentials at its flagship recirculating […]
Lochaber youngsters learn more about local jobs in Scottish salmon sector. More than 650 pupils from Lochaber will have the opportunity to learn more about the huge range of local jobs […]
University start-up in final three for global environmental prize. A company that grows nutrient-rich algae from whisky waste to help preserve wild fish populations has been announced as a finalist […]
Argyll Food Festival returns to celebrate Scottish flavours. The highly anticipated Argyll Food Festival returns to Oban on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September. Organised by Food From Argyll, this two-day […]
Balmaqueen fish farm off coast of Skye given green light. Fish farm at Balmaqueen approved after initial rejection due to visual impact concerns. Councillors have granted approval for a new […]
Marine planning zone consultation. Views sought on planning gap for fish and shellfish farms. Plans to extend marine planning zones have been put out to public consultation. Fish and shellfish […]
Beach clean blitz delivers double the benefit. For the seventh year running, salmon farmer Scottish Sea Farms will be taking part in the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) Great British Beach […]
Bigger and better Shetland reaps the rewards of integration. A programme of investment, consolidation and restructuring has produced ‘game-changing’ results in Shetland since Scottish Sea Farms acquired Grieg Seafood almost […]
Partnership with Bidfood Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink delivers 28% growth in sales of Scottish products. In 12 months, the partnership between Bidfood Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink […]
Holyrood committee undertakes fact-finding visit to Oban as part of its follow-up inquiry into salmon farming in Scotland. Holyrood’s (Scottish Parliament) Rural Affairs & Islands (RAI) Committee will this week […]
New MPs learn more about Scotland’s vital salmon sector. MPs have attended an event in Westminster to learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of Scottish salmon. The breakfast briefing, […]
Powerful tales from fishing sector displayed at international event. ‘Pride in the Seas’ set to feature at ICES Annual Science Conference. An inspiring photography exhibition shining a light on the […]
Clyde fishermen call for more science support. The Clyde Fishermen’s Association (CFA) says it is concerned about the lack of practical science support around local fisheries management. In a recent […]