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, […]
Fish landings in Scotland in July 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 […]
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, […]
‘Naturally Scottish’: Cabinet Secretary launches inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September. Month-long celebration serves to showcase Scotland’s food and drink sector MSP Mairi Gougeon highlights the sectors importance to the […]
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Net Zero Commitment launches Business Support Research Survey. The Net Zero Commitment Programme focuses on helping food and drink businesses meet the Scottish Net Zero […]
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 […]
Hebridean Fine Food and Drink Festival set to celebrate Hebridean flavours. Region to host Fine Food and Drink festival and second Hebridean Whisky Festival in September Visitors will have the […]
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 […]
Shortlist announced for 2024 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards. Food and Drink businesses from across Scotland have been announced in the shortlist for the 23rd Scotland Food & Drink Excellence […]
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 […]
Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Business Development team with key appointments. Scotland Food & Drink, the industry leadership body for the £16bn sector, has strengthened its Business Development team by […]
Reaction to John Swinney Acorn Project funding announcement. In response to the First Minister John Swinney’s announcement of £2m to support the Acorn carbon capture project, please see the quote […]
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 […]
Time to put tasty Scottish ‘silver darlings’ on the menu. The main North Sea herring fishery is about to get underway – the only herring fishery in the north-east Atlantic […]
Navigating net zero: Essential guide launched for Scotland’s food & drink sector. Understanding the language around emissions and net zero is vital for driving real change in Scotland’s food and […]
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 […]
Scotland Food & Drink launch training programme to enhance food tourism. Training programme seeks 50 businesses to participate in pilot Applicants to pay £75 for £2,500 worth of training and […]