Scotland’s seafood processing sector launches further recruitment drive. Sector has a wealth of jobs and a lack of candidates. Industry seeing workload increasing in the run up to Christmas Scotland’s […]
Fish processors demand urgent action from PM on labour shortage. The Scottish Seafood Association today demanded urgent action from the Prime Minister on labour shortages within the sector during a […]
Seafood processors criticise UK and Scottish Governments for funding failures. The Scottish Seafood Association has launched an angry attack on the UK and Scottish Governments for letting the seafood processing […]
Scottish Seafood Association demands clearer Covid-19 timeline. Scotland’s seafood processing industry today (Wed) demanded a much clearer timeline from the Scottish Government for the re-opening of the economy. It follows […]
Time for action, warn seafood processors ahead of first task force meeting. The Scottish Seafood Association has demanded urgent action to end the severe damage being done to businesses exporting […]
SSA urges governments to act before severe and lasting damage is done to sector. SSA chief executive Jimmy Buchan today urged the UK and Scottish governments to “get a grip” […]
PM pledges compensation for export hurdles – Statement from Scottish Seafood Association. Responding to the Prime Minister’s comments, Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood Association, said: “We welcome […]
Seafood export delays – a statement from Scottish Seafood Association. Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood Association, said he was extremely disappointed that just a few days into […]
SSA on Brexit Deal Jimmy Buchan, chief executive of the Scottish Seafood Association, said the fact that a deal had been done would ensure stability and certainty for businesses. “It […]
Urgent call for compensation for seafood companies The Scottish Seafood Association today urged the Government to compensate its members who will lose millions of pounds after France closed its border […]
SSA in call for review of Seafish and Seafood Scotland remits. Scotland’s seafood processors are demanding an urgent review into the role of the government-supported industry bodies Seafish and Seafood […]
Fisheries bodies push ministers for maximum Brexit benefits. The Scottish fishing industry united today (Thurs) to press ministers to maximise the opportunities for the UK outside the Common Fisheries Policy, […]
SSA welcomes promise that ‘your fish will get through.’ Scottish Seafood Association chief executive Jimmy Buchan today welcomed assurances from the Prime Minister that fresh seafood would not be held […]
Scottish salmon sector in no deal Brexit Talks. Representatives of Scotland’s seafood sector met Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and senior officials […]
Fast-growing seafood body demands greater government support. Scotland’s seafood processing sector is challenging ministers to help remove a series of blockages that stand in the way of its modernisation and […]