Salmon Scotland

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Britain’s departure from the European Union in January 2020 has cost Scotland up to GBP 100 million-a-year in “lost” farmed salmon exports, due to additional red tape and costs, according to trade…

28th March 2024

Salmon Scotland: Brexit annually costing up to £100m in lost exports

28th March 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The UK urgently needs an electronic system to verify seafood exports, says the boss of trade body, Salmon Scotland.

28th February 2024

UK govt urged to cut salmon exports red tape

28th February 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scottish salmon has once again been named the UK’s top food export as sales grow 0.5% in 2023 to £581 million.

19th February 2024

Scottish salmon crowned UK’s top food export

19th February 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The latest phase of a fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon is open for applications.

5th February 2024

Scottish wild salmon fund reopens

5th February 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Following a consultation period, Scottish government has confirmed it will not be introducing Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) to 10% of the country’s seas.

7th November 2023

Scottish salmon industry relieved as HPMA plan is scrapped

7th November 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Salmon farming companies in Scotland have dramatically reduced antibiotic medicine use by more than half in the space of a year, according to a new UK government report. 

6th November 2023

Scotland’s salmon farmers slash antibiotics usage

6th November 2023

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Establishing Scotland as an international leader in the use of technology for responsible fisheries management and improving the policy and regulatory framework for the expansion of sustainable aquaculture are among the key…

6th September 2023

Scotland sets out new fisheries, aquaculture objectives

6th September 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Shetland salmon farmers have joined forces to support the Tall Ships’ return to Lerwick, part of the Tall Ships Races – a festival held every summer in European waters.

25th July 2023

Salmon farmers back Shetland tall ships

25th July 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The controversial proposal to implement highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) across 10% of Scotland’s seas by 2026 will not be progressed, the country’s Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan has confirmed.

3rd July 2023

Scotland scraps HPMA plans

3rd July 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scottish salmon exports to Asia have more than doubled to GBP 24 million in response to growing demand, new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures show.

22nd May 2023

Scotland doubles Asia salmon trade

22nd May 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scotland’s salmon sector has unveiled new European growth plans for its premium Label Rouge salmon, aimed at boosting the rural economy and further enhancing Scotland’s international reputation for food and drink.

1st May 2023

Export plans outlined for Scottish salmon

1st May 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Representative body Salmon Scotland added a new member of the supply chain to its board, with the unanimous election of Stewart Graham, Managing Director of Scottish-owned Gael Force, at its AGM in…

21st April 2023

Salmon Scotland adds new board member

21st April 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Aquaculture body Salmon Scotland has asked Scottish government not to put politics before employment when considering a proposed ban on all marine activity in Scottish waters.

17th April 2023

Scottish government urged to prioritise seafood jobs

17th April 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Fishery and community groups that want to help save Scotland’s wild salmon have been urged to bid for a share of a £145,000 funding pot. Organisations and projects have until 31 March…

20th March 2023

Final funding call for Scottish salmon protection

20th March 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scotland’s fish farms have delivered a £3.3 billion boost to the country’s economy over the last decade, new figures have revealed.

13th March 2023

Scottish aquaculture boosts economy by £3.3 billion

13th March 2023

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

A new deal aimed at fixing post-Brexit problems in Northern Ireland has been reached by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

27th February 2023

Post-Brexit deal agreed

27th February 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scottish salmon was the UK’s biggest food export in 2022, new HMRC figures have confirmed.

13th February 2023

Salmon tops UK exports

13th February 2023

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre (SAIC) has bolstered its board with a trio of new appointments representing three of Scotland’s salmon producers.

31st January 2023

SAIC board expands

31st January 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Sales of salmon in UK retail currently stands at a level of £1.2 billion-a-year, with the high-protein fish increasing its share of the market ahead of the busy Christmas period.

20th December 2022

Brits buy less salmon

20th December 2022

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

A new fund has been launched to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon through habitat protection, protection from predators, and restocking programmes.

13th December 2022

Scots wild salmon support

13th December 2022