First in Scotland for new aquaculture technology as Loch Long planning application submitted. Loch Long Salmon (LLS) has submitted a planning application to develop Scotland’s first semi-closed fish farm at […]
Salmon farmer’s investment in people earns three top work awards. Scottish Sea Farms has won a hat-trick of prestigious Investors in People (IIP) accolades for its sustained investment in jobs, […]
Help wanted for study on Scottish salmon captures. Fisheries Management Scotland (FMS) is collecting information from its members, anglers and others through a data collection tool. The purpose of the app […]
Genetic discovery in fight against fish disease. A team of international aquaculture researchers has made a significant breakthrough with the identification of two new genetic markers that indicate greater resistance […]
SSPO calls for Government help on seafood exports. Scotland’s salmon farmers tell UK Government that more must be done to help seafood exports into Europe. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation […]
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland celebrates UN Women in Science day. Aquaculture is underpinned by science which enables us to rear Scottish salmon maximising fish health and welfare while protecting and enhancing […]
Scottish Salmon Company and Mowi collaborate on site exchange initiative. Two of Scotland’s leading salmon producers, The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) and Mowi, have agreed an arrangement to exchange groups […]
Loch Duart launches new brand. Loch Duart has introduced its new brand to celebrate its premium positioning in the market and show pride in its Scottish roots. The first major change […]
SSPO call for Scottish creation of a cross-border government taskforce to iron out the export problems experienced by seafood businesses this year. Tavish Scott, the Chief Executive of the Scottish […]
SSPO comment on UK Government compensation scheme. In response to the UK Government’s announcement that seafood exporters will receive government funding of up to £23 million, the Scottish Salmon Producers […]
Salmon farmer helps nursery weather the outdoors. The wet days of winter will be a walk in the park for one group of west coast youngsters and their minders after […]
Controls for Scottish wrasse fisheries. Mandatory controls over the harvesting of wild wrasse for managing sea lice in the salmon farming industry have been announced by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus […]
New sustainability charter provides path for future growth for Scottish salmon. Tavish Scott, the new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation says its new sustainability charter provides a […]
Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation appoints new Chief Executive. Tavish Scott, the former Scottish Government minister and Shetland MSP, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon […]
Scottish Salmon Company scoops title at Aquaculture Awards. The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been crowned winner of the Community Initiative award at the 2020 Aquaculture Awards for its work […]
Semi-closed salmon farm planned for Scotland. Simply Blue Aquaculture and Trimara Services have formed a joint venture to develop a low impact salmon farming company, Loch Long Salmon Ltd. Trimara’s founding partner […]
Loch Long Salmon – a new low impact approach to salmon farming. Loch Long Salmon Ltd (LLS) is an aquaculture company that is creating sustainable growth in Scotland’s coastal salmon […]
Mowi Scotland submits application for high-energy salmon farm. Mowi Scotland Ltd has submitted an application to Argyll and Bute Council for a high-energy salmon farm to be located at North […]
Scottish Sea Farms picks local talent for top roles. Scottish Sea Farms has promoted two senior staff to new area manager roles following the recent restructuring of its Northern Isles […]
Almost 50 000 salmon escape from Mowi Scotland site. Mowi Scotland’s salmon farm at Carradale North, consisting of 10 circular net pens containing 550,700 salmon (@~4.2kgs), shifted its position after […]