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Scotland’s salmon sector has urged the First Minister to prioritise growth and job creation in tomorrow’s Programme for Government. Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK’s largest food export, […]
Clean energy cable construction works to begin. Bakkafrost Scotland has recently started work to install a 16-mile-long cable that will provide 100% renewable energy to its facility in Applecross, Wester Ross. The […]
Loch Duart brings its unrivalled salmon to Seafood Expo Asia for the first time. Farm plans to grow exports in the continent as it showcases in Singapore. Loch Duart is […]
UK fisheries minister explores how Shetland salmon farming boosts local economy. New UK fisheries minister Daniel Zeichner saw up close how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit […]
Contract awarded for work at RAS salmon farm in Scotland. KR Group has been awarded a contract, on behalf of client NoFitech, to provide steel work and cladding for the […]
Scottish salmon export sales leap 41% with growth in Asian and US markets. Scottish salmon export sales jumped by 41 per cent in the first half of 2024, driven by substantial […]
Mowi Scotland pioneers new sea lice modelling. Mowi Scotland has pioneered new sea lice modelling as part of its application to grow post smolt salmon at its farm in Loch […]
Mowi Scotland delivers first fully refurbished Sea-Cap feed barges to Loch Etive. Mowi Scotland has delivered the first of five fully refurbished Sea-Cap feed barges to Loch Etive as part of a […]
Organic Sea Harvest to sponsor Staffin Triathlon & 10k for second year. The award-winning organic farmed salmon producer Organic Sea Harvest will be the lead sponsor of the Staffin Triathlon […]
Good weather for great salmon. While the weather so far into summer 2024 hasn’t been the greatest for Scotland’s sun-worshippers, the relatively mild temperatures and cloudy skies are what’s best […]
‘Virtual taxonomist’ in training to protect fish farms from toxic algal blooms. A hi-tech underwater device that scans water samples for potentially dangerous algae blooms – the first of its […]
Hybrid vessel order boost for Scottish shipbuilding and salmon in marine firms deal. A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to […]
Uncertainty over two fish farm support sites in Western Isles. Around 80 jobs could go at two fish farms in the Western Isles, following a decision to ‘temporarily close’ the […]
Young ambassadors turn out in force to see aquaculture in action. Members of the newly formed Young Aquaculture Society (YAS) turned out in force at Scottish Sea Farms’ west coast […]
Fish farmers prepare for warm summer weather. Just as holidaymakers are packing for a summer outing to Scotland’s warming waters and beautiful sunny beaches, the country’s salmon farmers are preparing […]
Scottish salmon exports leap to £645 million five-year high. Scottish salmon exports have surged to £645 million, reaching their highest level in five years as international demand continues to grow. New […]
Scottish salmon sector publishes election manifesto. The trade body for Scottish salmon – the UK’s largest food export – has today (MON) published a manifesto ahead of the general election. Salmon […]
New seaweed collaboration a first for Scottish Sea Farms. Scottish Sea Farms has teamed up with a seaweed growing venture in a scheme that combines salmon and kelp farming on […]
New fleet for fresh salmon. The longstanding business partnership between Ferguson Transport & Shipping and Mowi Scotland continues, with delivery of new liveried Volvo Trucks and tanker trailers for bespoke haulage […]
Salmon Scotland’s Tavish Scott joins Mowi as apprentice for a day. Mowi Scotland recently welcomed trade body Salmon Scotland’s chief executive, Tavish Scott, as a new apprentice, just for the […]
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