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Scottish Salmon exports leap 7%.The value of Scottish salmon exports has jumped by 7 per cent in a year as international demand continues to grow. New HMRC data analysed by […]
Comment on confirmation that HPMAs have been scrapped, from the main trade bodies for aquaculture and commercial fishing in Scotland. The Scottish Government has formally confirmed that proposals for Highly […]
Wellbeing Economy Secretary hails Scottish salmon supply chain on visit to distribution centre. Salmon Scotland and DFDS Logistics have welcomed the Scottish Government’s recognition of the vital role of the aquaculture […]
Ian Murray visits Western Isles salmon farm to explore sector’s local economy support. Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray saw first-hand how farm-raised salmon is boosting coastal communities during a visit to […]
West Coast kelp forests among habitat restoration projects funded by Scottish salmon farmers. A series of Highland coastal kelp forests are among seven major environmental projects being supported by Scotland’s […]
Scottish salmon export sales leap 9% with growth in Asian and US markets Scottish salmon export sales jumped by nine per cent in the first half of 2023, with major […]
Workers scheme would benefit seafood sector. By Kathleen O’Donnell, director at Fragomen Labour shortages have spread far and wide across a number of industries, including one of Scotland’s most important […]
Salmon farmers back Shetland Tall Ships. Shetland salmon farmers have joined forces to support this week’s spectacular Tall Ships’ return to Lerwick. Trade body Salmon Scotland and local companies, Cooke […]
Salmon sector welcomes Scottish Government’s new aquaculture vision. The Scottish Government has today published its long-term vision for the nation’s aquaculture sector, recognising its “crucial role” in contributing to food […]
Salmon Scotland comment on HPMAs shelved. Commenting on news that highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) have been shelved, Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland said: “HPMAs united coastal communities and […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers unite in ‘Seafood Coalition’ to challenge proposed marine ban with petition. Scotland’s salmon farmers have joined forces with fishers to challenge the proposed SNP/Green ban on commercial […]
Scottish salmon celebrated at heart of government. Scottish salmon’s contribution to the UK’s economy has been celebrated at the heart of the government with a reception in London. The chief […]
Salmon Scotland on independent skills review An independent review has called for a radical overhaul of the delivery of skills training in Scotland. The report by James Withers, former chief […]
Scottish salmon exports to Asia double to £24m in Q1 driven by growing demand. Scottish salmon exports to Asia have more than doubled to £24 million in response to growing […]
Salmon farmers welcome Scottish Government deliberation on coastal community housing investment. Salmon farmers have welcomed a Scottish Government commitment to consider their call for £10million-a-year in licence fees to help […]
Scottish Government urged to prioritise jobs over politics with proposed marine ban. The Scottish Government has been urged not to put politics before jobs with a proposed ban on all […]
Salmon Scotland welcomes Mairi Gougeon’s continued role as Rural Affairs Secretary. First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his new cabinet, with Mairi Gougeon remaining as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, […]
Salmon Scotland comment on new SNP leader Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, comments on the election of Humza Yousaf as SNP leader. Salmon Scotland is the trade body […]
Scottish salmon makes up 56% of nation’s fish and seafood export. Scottish salmon made up more than half of all fish and seafood exports from Scotland last year, new HMRC […]
Scottish fish farms hand economy £3.3billion boost. Scotland’s fish farms have delivered a £3.3 billion boost to the country’s economy over the last decade, official figures have revealed. A Scottish […]
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