FDF Scotland response to SNP’s proposed price cap on food. Responding to the SNP manifesto proposal to introduce a statutory price cap on some food items, David Thomson, Food and […]
Watershed moment for salmon farming: regulatory expert eyes May election as must-seize opportunity. The Scottish Parliament election on 7 May 2026 could and should be a “watershed moment” for salmon […]
New SVQ Aquaculture Management Qualification supports Scotland’s growing fish farming sector. UHI North, West and Hebrides is now able to support fish farming employers across Scotland to upskill their supervisory and management staff through the new SVQ […]
West coast yard delivers £1.2m landing craft for Bakkafrost Scotland. One of Scotland’s leading salmon producers has taken delivery of a new £1.2 million landing craft from a west […]
Scottish Sea Farms delivers £170m boost to economy. Scottish Sea Farms invested nearly £170 million in the local supply chain last year, supporting 573 Scottish businesses across the four regions […]
Scotland’s food and drink sector makes its case to investors as record valuation signals untapped potential. Scotland’s food and drink sector, now valued at a record £24bn to the Scottish economy, […]
Scotland’s food manufacturers call for action to protect sector’s future, as £5.7bn contribution revealed. · New data reveals that the economic value of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector has grown 20% in […]
Scottish food and drink producers urged to re-think growth strategies in challenging markets. Economic pressures continue to bite, however changing demographics, consumption behaviour and forward-thinking operators offer many opportunities. Value […]
Jeni Adamson: Navigating Scotland’s Seafood future. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. Jeni Adamson, Seafood Scotland’s Industry Engagement Manager, is playing a pivotal role in building a […]
Loch Duart heritage breed Scottish salmon returns to Boston Seafood Expo. Award winning Scottish salmon farm, Loch Duart is set to return to the Seafood Expo in Boston on the […]
Shellfish event in London puts the spotlight on Scottish mussels and oysters. A shellfish event in London, with speakers, including farmers and industry experts, tastings and networking, puts the spotlight […]
Progress on salmon farming reforms. No new regulation needed on salmon mortalities. Scottish salmon farms are operating as they should and no further regulation is needed according to preliminary research […]
Scottish Sea Farms double delight at the Lantra Awards. Scottish Sea Farms’ Craig Findlay has been named Aquaculture Learner of the Year in the prestigious Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based […]
MSP underlines importance of salmon farming to Scottish economy after Shetland farm visit. The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP […]
Shetland salmon farmers come to the rescue. Salmon farmers in Shetland stepped up to rescue tourists and ensure vulnerable, elderly locals had heating during heavy snow. Roads and homes were […]
Bakkafrost Scotland helps provide new parking option for island walkers. Leading salmon producer Bakkafrost Scotland has helped provide a new car park on the island of Scalpay in response to rising […]
Scottish pelagic sector disappointed over Waitrose move. Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors under the auspices of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) say they are extremely disappointed that supermarket chain Waitrose […]
Salmon farming innovation drive nears £200 million. Innovation in Scotland’s salmon farming sector has surged to almost £200 million, an independent review has found. In total, 268 publicly supported projects worth […]
Bakkafrost Scotland and Stornoway Primary Science Fair partnership has great chemistry. A popular island science fair for primary school pupils is to take place for the fourth successive year thanks in […]
Trident Aqua Services delivers Scotland´s largest wellboat. Delivered from Sefine Shipyard in December 2025, the 93-meter live fish carrier Inter Alba entered operation and successfully completed its first work period, […]