The farmed salmon sector contributes over £640 million to the Scottish economy every year and provides direct employment for over 2,500 people in Scotland that's according to findings from Salmon Scotland's economic quarterly report. Salmon is primarily produced around the West Coast, Highland and Islands, and remote and rural areas of Scotland yet, the supply chain reaches every corner of the country. In this blog we'll explain the data that reveals the economic benefits Scottish farm-raised salmon provides for the Scottish economy and rural communities. Salmon is in high demand!
For professional athletes, eating well is just as important as training well. Oily fish like salmon, mackerel, and trout are excellent sources of lean protein and omega-3s, which help reduce inflammation that can hamper athletic performance and contribute to chronic conditions like heart disease. Salmon also boasts nutrients that are beneficial for our heart and brain health - not to mention, it's delicious too!
When it comes to providing tasty, nutritious meals in an environmentally friendly way, Scotland's salmon farmers are well placed to deliver this. Scotland's farmed salmon sector recently published a major roadmap setting out its long-term vision.