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MPs have attended an event in Westminster to learn more about the economic and environmental benefits of Scottish salmon.

Scotland’s salmon sector has urged the First Minister to prioritise growth and job creation in tomorrow’s Programme for Government. Salmon Scotland, the trade body representing the UK’s largest food export, is calling on John Swinney to cut the red tape hindering Scotland’s blue economy.

Two of the country’s leading politicians have met with the Scottish salmon sector to learn more about the UK’s biggest food export.

Scottish salmon export sales jumped by 41 per cent in the first half of 2024, driven by substantial growth in the Asian and American markets.

A leading Scottish aquaculture support company has awarded a multi-million pound contract for a new hybrid workboat to support the country’s booming Scottish salmon sector.

Interview with Atholl Duncan for The Press & Journal - 28th June 2024.

A ground-breaking gene bank is among seven major environmental projects being supported by Scotland’s salmon farmers to help save iconic wild salmon and sea trout.

Work to restore two Western Isles river systems is among a series of habitat improvement projects being funded by Scottish salmon farmers.

Scottish salmon exports have surged to £645 million, reaching their highest level in five years as international demand continues to grow. 

Written by Tavish Scott for Holyrood Magazine - 17th June 2024.

Salmon Scotland, Scottish Sea Farms, and Cooke Scotland each pledge support for 2025 International Island Games.

The trade body for Scottish salmon – the UK’s largest food export – has published a manifesto ahead of the general election.