Growth ambition unveiled for premium Scottish salmon to target European markets Scotland’s salmon sector has unveiled an ambitious European growth plan for its premium ‘Label Rouge’ salmon to boost the […]
Salmon Scotland adds new supply chain member to board. The body representing the Scottish salmon sector has added a new member from its supply chain to its board. Stewart Graham, […]
Mowi’s Salmon Wagon set for second summer tour of Scotland to raise vital funds for communities. After the success of 2022 – when Mowi’s fundraising ‘Salmon Wagon’ raised thousands of […]
Bakkafrost Scotland picks up prestigious ASC accreditation for marine sites. Bakkafrost Scotland is delighted to announce that the company has been awarded the prestigious Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for […]
Scottish Government urged to prioritise jobs over politics with proposed marine ban. The Scottish Government has been urged not to put politics before jobs with a proposed ban on all […]
Mowi holds open day on Carradale harbour proposal. The team at Mowi’s salmon farm in Carradale recently hosted an ‘Open Day’ at the Carradale Village Hall in Argyll, Scotland, to […]
Bigger landing craft is direction of travel for salmon farmer. Scottish Sea Farms has taken delivery of its biggest landing craft to date, designed to support the company’s move to […]
Salmon Scotland welcomes Mairi Gougeon’s continued role as Rural Affairs Secretary. First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his new cabinet, with Mairi Gougeon remaining as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, […]
Salmon Scotland comment on new SNP leader Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, comments on the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP leader. Salmon Scotland is the trade body […]
Scottish salmon makes up 56% of nation’s fish and seafood export. Scottish salmon made up more than half of all fish and seafood exports from Scotland last year, new HMRC […]
Two of Bakkafrost Scotland’s rising stars are celebrating significant industry accolades this week after picking up key sector awards. Freshwater Optimiser, Charlotte Bolton, was named ‘Rising Star of the Year’ […]
Scottish fish farms hand economy £3.3billion boost. Scotland’s fish farms have delivered a £3.3 billion boost to the country’s economy over the last decade, official figures have revealed. A Scottish […]
New fish health observers for Mowi Scotland. Mowi Scotland’s fish health team has recently been bolstered by the recruitment of fish health observers (FHO) throughout all farming locations that oversee […]
Comment from Salmon Scotland on new Brexit deal. The UK and the EU are expected to agree a deal today over post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. Scottish salmon is […]
House price rises in Highlands and islands soar above national average. House price rises in rural and coastal communities have soared above the Scottish average, sparking warnings that a housing […]
Atlantic Salmon Trust leads Salmon School on its journey to Macallan. The Atlantic Salmon Trust, a founding member of the Missing Salmon Alliance, has recently embarked on a collaborative artistic […]
Bakkafrost Scotland extends WIIGA sponsorship for 25th anniversary year. Bakkafrost Scotland is to continue sponsoring the Western Isles Island Games Association (WIIGA) as they prepare to travel to Guernsey for the […]
Scottish salmon was UK’s biggest food export in 2022 – new HMRC figures. Scottish salmon was the UK’s biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have revealed. Sales of […]
One-year deadline passes for overhaul of salmon farm regulation. Tomorrow (Friday), marks the one-year deadline for an overhaul of Scotland’s aquaculture regulation which a review found to be “not fit […]
Two promotions on Skye fish farms. Mowi Scotland has recently promoted farm managers on Skye, Sarah MacDonald and Darren Wilson. Sarah is now managing the farm at Scalpay and Darren […]