Salmon Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government’s vision for the future of our seas. Salmon Scotland has yesterday welcomed the Scottish Government’s vision for the future of our seas. The Blue Economy […]
Salmon Scotland welcomes order for two new hybrid aquaculture service vessels. Salmon Scotland, the body which represents the farm-raised salmon industry, has welcomed the announcement from Inverlussa Marine Services of […]
Salmon Scotland launch series of animated educational films. Salmon Scotland, formerly the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation has launched a series of animations to inform people about Scottish salmon and the salmon farming sector. The […]
SSPO changes its name to Salmon Scotland. The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation will be changing its name to reflect its trade body responsibilities and membership for the future. From 1 […]
New project to model salmon farms’ environmental impact more accurately. A consortium of organisations in Scotland is developing a more accurate way of predicting how salmon farms interact with their […]
West coast inshore group express concern over aquaculture planning. The West Coast Regional Inshore Fisheries Group (WCRIFG) has issued a statement into the future of marine planning in relation to […]
Lack of housing in rural areas a pressing concern, committee told. Covid has exacerbated Scotland’s rural housing crisis, Scotland’s farmed salmon trade body has told the Scottish Parliament. Tavish Scott, […]
Scottish salmon has “huge opportunities around the world” says Liz Truss following SSPO-Mowi Visit. The Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss MP, visited Mowi’s salmon processing facility at […]
SSPO Reflects on a Constructive Starting Point – The Scottish Salmon Sector Reacts to SNP-Green Deal, But for aquaculture this can be a constructive starting point Tavish Scott, Chief Executive […]
Record EU sales for Scottish salmon. Scotland’s salmon farmers sold more fresh fish to the EU in the first half of 2021 than ever before according to HMRC export figures […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers welcome new appointment to lead on pre-election commitments for regulatory reform. Tavish Scott, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO), the trade body which represents […]
Visit to Colonsay – aquaculture and the community working hand in hand. Mowi’s Ben Hadfield and Tavish Scott of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation were pleased to join Mairi Gougeon, […]
SSPO Chief Executive visits Organic Sea Harvest. The Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) visited the Organic Sea Harvest sites on Wednesday 23 June. Tavish Scott, along […]
Scotland’s salmon sector welcomes Mairi Gougeon into the role of Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. Following the First Minister’s announcement of a new-look Cabinet for the Scottish Government, […]
Quarter 1 export figures show great result for Scottish salmon. Scottish salmon farmers provide boost to country’s economic recovery with strong sales to EU markets. Scotland’s salmon farmers exported a […]
Sea lice reporting and publication passes to Marine Scotland. Scottish farmed salmon sector has voluntarily published data on sea lice for the last 10 years. Reporting of sea lice figures […]
UK’s top chefs overwhelmingly back Scottish salmon. Survey of top UK chefs reveals that farmed Scottish salmon is considered ‘the best in the world’. As food service and hospitality resumes […]
Satellite communications tech to aid Scotland’s aquaculture sector. A consortium of research partners in Scotland has been awarded a £250,000 funding package to revolutionise the collection, interpretation, and use of […]
Scottish salmon sector welcomes cross-party recommendations to streamline export process. Scotland’s salmon producers have welcomed recommendations to improve the process of exporting seafood to the EU made today (Thursday 29 […]
SSPO Calls for Urgent Clarification – Scottish salmon sector calls for urgent clarification of HMRC export figures Scotland’s salmon farmers have called for urgent action to address discrepancies with export […]