Seafood Scotland

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

The Scottish Government has awarded £16m to 99 seafood and aquaculture projects, supporting jobs and coastal communities

7th October 2026

£16m for Scottish fishing and aquaculture

7th October 2026

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Scottish Ocean Cluster, a valued Supporter of the IceFish 2026 Exhibition, has been highlighting the resilience, collaboration and future of Scotland’s seafood sector at Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

27th April 2026

Scottish Seafood showcases global strength

27th April 2026

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

PROCESSING & REFRIGERATION

As Scotland’s seafood industry braces for what many expect to be a difficult 2026, the Scottish Ocean Cluster is entering a decisive phase of its own development. After two years of groundwork,…

23rd January 2026

Scottish Ocean Cluster sharpens focus as it heads into a pivotal 2026

23rd January 2026

OPINION

OPINION

From the fishing vessels that land wild-caught fish to the salmon farms along the west coast, the impact of Scotland’s seafood industry stretches far beyond the shoreline, underpinning over 75,000 jobs and…

20th January 2026

Op-Ed: A more collaborative seafood industry could help Scotland reel in greater value

20th January 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

The Scottish Ocean Cluster has received more than £15,000 from Marine Fund Scotland to drive the next stage of its mission to unlock far greater value from Scotland’s seafood side streams —…

25th November 2025

Scottish Ocean Cluster secures new funding, names project manager to accelerate growth

25th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Scottish seafood businesses are to get greater access to market intelligence, buyer networks and promotional opportunities in Europe, thanks a new partnership that trade body Seafood Scotland’s has formed with the Central…

4th November 2025

Seafood Scotland enters strategic partnership with Barcelona Central Fish Market

4th November 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Just months after launching its own range of smoked salmon, Loch Duart has been named Fish and Seafood Product of the year at the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, sponsored by…

8th September 2025

Loch Duart smoked salmon lands Scottish award

8th September 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

The fifth year of the Marine Fund Scotland has been launched by Scottish government, making GBP 14 million available in 2025-26 to help deliver Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision, transform the way the…

16th June 2025

Scotland launches new marine fund

16th June 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

The Scottish Ocean Cluster – a new collaborative effort between Seafood Scotland, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), Opportunity North East, Aberdeenshire Council and Zero Waste Scotland – has already enjoyed significant success…

10th June 2025

Seafood Scotland CEO Donna Fordyce: Cluster will bring more value without adding environmental or social pressures

10th June 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Supply chain trade marketing body Seafood Scotland has confirmed the Scottish Ocean Cluster has secured the support of almost 60 cross-sector organisations. The initiative, which was officially launched earlier this year, aims…

13th May 2025

Scotland advances ocean cluster, launches langoustine quality scheme

13th May 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood Scotland was among industry leaders seeking to further strengthen ties with Japan on a new trade mission to Osaka and Tokyo, alongside Scotland’s Minister for Business, Richard Lochhead.

15th April 2025

Scottish seafood big in Japan

15th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Donna Fordyce, CEO of Seafood Scotland, has called on industry partners to back the creation of a Scottish Ocean Cluster, with the estimation that it could help unlock three times more value…

13th March 2025

Seafood Scotland: Cluster could treble industry’s value

13th March 2025

OPINION

OPINION

The global demand for sustainable seafood has never been higher. Within the UK alone, 60% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly products, according to a 2022 Mintel report.…

10th March 2025

Op-Ed: The economic case for a net-zero Scottish seafood sector

10th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood Scotland, the national trade and marketing body for Scottish seafood, has strengthened its cultural ties with Japan, ahead of a delegation heading to Japan’s international seafood expo later this month.

13th August 2024

Scottish seafood sector eyes Japanese market

13th August 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Trade and marketing body Seafood Scotland has announced the appointment of French national Marie-Anne Omnes as its Head of Trade Marketing (Europe). The role is based in Edinburgh.

22nd December 2023

Seafood Scotland seeks European market growth with new hire

22nd December 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood Scotland, the national trade and marketing body for Scottish seafood, has created a new key role as it works to promote the industry around the globe and at home.

2nd June 2023

Scottish seafood body ramps up engagement

2nd June 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Four renowned sushi chefs from Brazil have taken part in a trade mission around Scotland designed to promote UK seafood and boost exports to South America.

23rd January 2023

Sushi chefs sample Scotland

23rd January 2023