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April 20th, 2020
Highland aquaculture business to create 14 new jobs

A family-owned Highland business is to create 14 new jobs as it expands its support for Scotland's salmon farming sector.

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April 8th, 2020
SSPO welcomes temporary SEPA regulatory position on medicines

As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps taken by SEPA to create a temporary protocol which protects farmers' health while maintaining fish welfare and environmental standards.

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April 8th, 2020
Cabinet Secretary pays tribute to fish farmers

Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing has paid tribute to Scotland's fish farming workers for keeping the supply of fresh salmon, trout and shellfish reaching UK supermarkets.

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April 8th, 2020
SSPO welcomes latest SEPA regulatory position on medicines

As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps taken by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) to create a temporary protocol which protects farmers' health while maintaining fish welfare and environmental standards.

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April 8th, 2020
COVID-19: Cabinet Secretary praises salmon farmers' response

Fergus Ewing MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, has issued a letter (8th April) thanking Scotland's aquaculture sector for the part it is playing in maintaining supplies of fresh, healthy produce to consumers through the coronavirus crisis.

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April 8th, 2020
Cabinet Secretary praises Scottish salmon sector and supply chain

Fergus Ewing MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, has issued a letter (8th April) thanking Scotland's aquaculture sector for the part it is playing in maintaining supplies of fresh, healthy produce to consumers through the coronavirus crisis.

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April 7th, 2020
COVID-19: SSPO welcomes latest regulatory position on medicines

As the focus to protect public health and keep fresh food in UK supermarkets continues, the salmon farming sector has welcomed the steps taken by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) to create a temporary protocol which protects farmers' health while maintaining fish welfare and environmental standards.

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April 5th, 2020
Coronavirus Q&A Julie Hesketh-Laird, Chief Executive of the SSPO

Q&A with Julie Hesketh-Laird, Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) on salmon farming during the Covid19 outbreak.

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April 2nd, 2020
COVID-19: Food Standards Scotland guidance for food sector

Food Standards Scotland has published COVID-19 guidance for food business operators and their employees.

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April 2nd, 2020
COVID-19: Department of Transport letter of support for haulage sector

The Department of Transport has written a letter of support to UK hauliers.

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April 2nd, 2020
Government issues letter of support for hauliers

The Department of Transport has written a letter in support of the UK haulage sector, aimed at highlighting the vital role they are playing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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April 2nd, 2020
New COVID-19 guidance issued to food producers

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published COVID-19 guidance for food business operators and their employees.

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