Six new supply chain businesses ranging from foam moulders to vets have joined Salmon Scotland.
The firms cover a geographical spread from Dumfriesshire to Shetland, and across the central belt from Broxburn to Cumbernauld, as the trade body for farm-raised salmon seeks to extend its reach.
“Our continued expansion shows just how vital the success of farm-raised salmon is to our economy,” explained Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland.
“While our producers in coastal communities are at the heart of our sector, the supply chain extends well beyond this – to cities and towns across Scotland and beyond.
“Salmon farmers who care for their fish daily and produce a healthy, nutritious product that is renowned around the world can only do this because of the dedication and hard work of so many companies which are part of the Salmon Scotland family.”
A total of 41 companies are now members of the trade body, which promotes the success of the sector that contributes £760 million each year to Scotland’s economy. Salmon farming directly employs more than 2,500 people in fragile, coastal communities in rural Scotland, with a further 10,000 Scottish jobs dependent on the sector through the supply chain.
Membership has more than tripled since the start of the year as Salmon Scotland undergoes significant organisational growth. The new members are Moulded Foams, Intership, Ocean Farm Services, VAI Consulting, Packaging Solutions Scotland and Solway Transport.
