UK transport links to Europe still closed
Seafood industry leaders have expressed frustration that the UK and French governments have not yet managed to agree a way to lift the travel ban imposed as a response to […] Continue Reading
Coronavirus lorry ban hits UK seafood exporters
The port of Dover has been closed to lorries and ferry passengers following a travel ban imposed by the French government on Sunday. The ban, in response to a surge […] Continue Reading
As others see us
One of the benefits of coming towards the end of one’s career is the ability to look back at how the industry has performed. For a change, I’m not talking […] Continue Reading
Scotland resumes salmon exports to Saudi Arabia
Producers are optimistic that the first shipment of Scottish salmon to Saudi Arabia in 18 months could point the way to new market opportunities. A shipment of Mowi Scotland salmon […] Continue Reading
Industry calls for ‘more efficient regulation’
Regulation of salmon farming in Scotland needs a new approach and less duplication, MSPs were told yesterday. The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee was meeting regulators and industry […] Continue Reading
Sustainability at the heart of SSPO vision
Scotland’s salmon farmers have unveiled an ambitious vision statement, placing sustainability at the heart of the industry’s future. The document, A Better Future For Us All, commits the industry to […] Continue Reading
Food and industry chiefs in Brexit plea
The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation has joined with other leading bodies in the country’s food and drink sector in a plea to the Prime Minister for more time to deal […] Continue Reading
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 […] Continue Reading
Move towards mandatory wrasse controls
SALMON farmers in Scotland have welcomed a government consultation on new wrasse fishing measures. The review will consider the introduction of mandatory controls over the harvesting of live wrasse, used […] Continue Reading