Scottish salmon production hit record level in 2019

Scottish salmon production recorded its biggest ever numbers in 2019, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Government.  The Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey for 2019 showed that the sector farmed 203,881 tonnes of salmon last year, an increase of 30.7 per cent on 2018. In 2019, production of Atlantic salmon increased by 47,856…

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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 Producers Organisation (SSPO). The trade body, which represents Scotland’s salmon producers, has moved quickly to fill the vacancy left by the departing Julie Hesketh-Laird, who leaves at the end of September. Mr Scott…

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A passion for salmon – SEPTEMBER FISH FARMER

The September issue of Fish Farmer magazine has just been published and our feature interview this month is with the Chair of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) Atholl Duncan. In a wide ranging piece he looks at the challenges and opportunities presented by covid, as well as taking a look at Brexit, the industry\’s…

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Search starts for new SSPO chief

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 Producers Organisation (SSPO). The Board of the producers’ organisation has announced that the Edinburgh-based executive search company will start looking for a replacement for Julie Hesketh-Laird this week. Ms Hesketh-Laird announced…

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SSPO announce Chief Executive to step down

The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) Chief Executive, Julie Hesketh-Laird, has announced her decision to leave the organisation in the autumn. Hesketh-Laird was appointed to her role in February 2018. She has led the organisation during a period of great change and success for the sector. Under her leadership, the SSPO has established itself as…

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