Posts Tagged ‘Salmon Scotland’
The final frontier
Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott highlights the work being done to protect Scotland’s iconic wild salmon.
Read MoreInverlussa commissions new hybrid workboat
Scottish-based Inverlussa Marine Services has commissioned a new hybrid workboat from Macduff Shipyards. Inverlussa, which provides services to Scotland’s aquaculture sector, will take its fleet to 23-strong once the vessel has been delivered.
Read MoreSector welcomes new government’s commitment to growing Scottish salmon exports
Trade body Salmon Scotland has welcomed indications from incoming Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds that the newly elected Labour Government will be seeking better trade relations with the European Union.
Read MoreAvie-more than ever
The political weather might be stormy, but the Highland weather was kind for Aquaculture UK. Robert Outram reports.
Read MoreSelling salmon in Westminster
The UK general election may involve political upheaval, but it is also an opportunity for the salmon sector, explains Tavish Scott.
Read MoreScotland’s salmon exports hit five-year high
Scottish salmon exports in the first four months of this year were up more than a third by value, according to HMRC figures. The data, analysed by industry body Salmon Scotland, shows that the value of salmon exports was up by £65m to £250m, a 36% increase on the same period last year.
Read MoreHiring, cutting red tape and housing: Salmon Scotland’s election priorities
Easing restrictions on cross-border hiring, streamlining Brexit red tape and tackling Scotland’s rural housing crisis – these are among the key priorities in an election manifesto from trade body Salmon Scotland.
Read MoreIndustry body welcomes MSPs’ probe
Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott has welcomed the decision of the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) Committee to follow up on its earlier review of the industry.
Read MoreLeading politicians back aquaculture’s future
Politicians from two parties have voiced their support for Scotland’s salmon sector at the Aquaculture UK trade show this week. Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar and the SNP’s Employment and Investment Minister, Tom Arthur, were among those to attend the UK’s biggest aquaculture event, in Aviemore.
Read MoreCampaigners challenge ‘protected’ rule change for Scottish salmon
Environmental charity Wildfish has formally appealed against a change in the rules on what can be called “Scottish salmon”. Last month the UK Government approved a request to amend the “Protected Geographical Indication” (PGI) for “Scottish farmed salmon” to “Scottish salmon”. The PGI rules set out strict criteria for regional food products, specifying not only…
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