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December 14th, 2023
Comment on Scottish Government’s marine economy report

The direct economic contribution of Scotland’s aquaculture sector has increased by 154 per cent to £472 million over a decade, a new government report has revealed.

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December 11th, 2023
Salmon Scotland comment on Highlands population trends

Highland Council has warned that parts of the region are being “drained” of people.

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December 11th, 2023
Homegrown success for the salmon sector

As Christmas approaches, Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott hails the latest figures on UK sales and looks forward to further growth in 2024.

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December 11th, 2023
Salmon farmers lead global sustainability league table

A global league table of sustainable food producers has placed four salmon farmers operating in Scotland in the top ten.

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December 7th, 2023
Comment on SEPA regulatory framework

Salmon Scotland's Tavish Scott comments on the publication of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) regulatory framework published today.

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December 1st, 2023
From Berlin to Mull: Germany’s top chefs join the Scottish salmon trail

Some of Germany’s most celebrated chefs have visited Scotland and toured one of Bakkafrost Scotland’s salmon farms on Mull to see for themselves how the finest salmon they use in their restaurants is reared in our cold, fast-moving waters.

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November 29th, 2023
Salmon is UK’s favourite fish as sales rise by more than 3%

Salmon is the most popular fish among UK consumers, with new figures showing sales are up 3.2 per cent in a year.

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November 21st, 2023
Scotland’s blue economy can lead the world

Delivering on the extraordinary potential of the blue economy is the key to a more sustainable future for our planet. 

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November 16th, 2023
From egg to plate: the vital role of Scottish salmon’s supply chain

The aquaculture success story is made possible by companies operating in every part of Scotland, explains Salmon Scotland CEO Tavish Scott

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November 10th, 2023
Scottish Salmon exports leap 7%

The value of Scottish salmon exports has jumped by 7 per cent in a year as international demand continues to grow.

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November 7th, 2023
Comment on confirmation that HPMAs have been scrapped

The Scottish Government has today formally confirmed that proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) have been scrapped.

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November 2nd, 2023
Scottish salmon farmers dramatically reduce antibiotic usage

Scotland’s salmon farming companies have dramatically reduced antibiotic medicine use by more than half in the space of a year.

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