Scottish Salmon on Brexit deal The Brexit deal with the EU will mean increased costs and potential disruption to transport for the UK’s number 1 export industry says the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation […]
Scottish salmon farmers make urgent appeal for perishable goods to be prioritised as Channel re-opens. Scotland’s salmon farmers have today called for time-critical perishable seafood products to be given priority access […]
Scottish salmon farmers call on UK Government to take urgent steps to have freight reinstated Scottish salmon worth at least £1.1m per day impacted by French freight ban Potential loss […]
Mowi Scotland Puts in Place Plans for No-Deal Brexit From 1st January 2021, there will be new rules governing how Mowi Scotland does business with the European Union (EU) – the […]
New sustainability charter provides path for future growth for Scottish salmon. Tavish Scott, the new chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation says its new sustainability charter provides a […]
Scots Industry Leaders letter to the PM, a joint open letter to the Prime Minister from the Scottish food and drink industry Dear Prime Minister As Scotland’s leading food, drink, […]
Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation recruits new Head of Standards. The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) has appointed Richard Beckett as Head of Standards to join the organisation’s Sustainability team. Richard […]
Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation appoints new Chief Executive. Tavish Scott, the former Scottish Government minister and Shetland MSP, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon […]
New leader search for Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation. Scotland’s salmon producers have appointed leading recruitment firm FWB Park Brown to find a new chief executive for their trade body, the […]
Scottish salmon farmers to review the use of acoustic devices – The Scottish salmon farming sector is to review the use of acoustic devices deployed on farms to deter seals. […]
SSPO Chief Executive to step down later this year. The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) Chief Executive, Julie Hesketh-Laird, has announced her decision to leave the organisation in the autumn. […]
New scheme to help Scots aquaculture sector preserve stock. Aquaculture businesses affected by the collapse of international markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can apply to cover the costs […]
Rebuilding markets after Covid crisis needs a concerted effort, says SSPO. The Scottish salmon sector is calling on the UK and Scottish Governments to support market access following a significant […]
SSPO comments on Salmon Interactions Report. After 18 months of deliberations, the first of a series of working groups to help protect wild salmonids has delivered its recommendations in a […]
HMRC statistics show market flexibility by Scottish salmon farming. The latest export statistics published by HMRC show that the Scottish salmon farming sector reacted swiftly to the impact of coronavirus […]
SSPO welcomes latest regulatory position on medicines. As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps […]
SSPO welcomes regulatory flexibility during Covid-19 outbreak.The salmon farming sector has welcomed the temporary regulatory flexibility agreed with SEPA and Marine Scotland to help manage the impacts of reduced staff […]
SSPO Update on Salmon Supply and the steps salmon farming sector is taking to stay open – Hamish Macdonell, Director of Strategic Engagement for SSPO, said: “The critical focus is […]