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May 19th, 2025
Salmon Scotland welcomes UK-EU deal to cut Brexit red tape

Salmon Scotland, which represents the UK’s biggest food export, said today’s UK–EU trade deal would reduce costly delays and red tape that have cost salmon export companies an estimated £3 million a year since Brexit.

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May 14th, 2025
Highland MSP Kate Forbes supports new careers drive to inspire future salmon farmers

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has welcomed a new careers initiative aimed at inspiring young people to join Scotland’s world-leading salmon farming sector.

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May 5th, 2025
Scottish salmon needs political backing to maintain success

Scottish salmon continues to soar in popularity at home and abroad, but its future can’t be left to chance.

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April 29th, 2025
Salmon sales soar to £1.5 billion driven by growing demand

Salmon has kept its crown as the UK’s favourite fish, with new figures revealing sales soared to £1.5 billion last year amid continued strong demand.

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April 24th, 2025
Plockton pupils explore salmon farming careers with Sea2Me

A group of Highland secondary pupils will get a first-hand look at the variety of opportunities that the salmon farming sector offers.

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April 16th, 2025
First Minister updated on impact of US tariffs on Scottish salmon

The First Minister has been updated on the importance of protecting and growing Scotland’s salmon exports amid global economic uncertainty caused by President Trump’s tariffs.

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April 11th, 2025
Tea parties and tariffs

Many moons ago, I studied American history. The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal moment in the republic’s emergence, so during my recent visit to Massachusetts for Seafood Expo North America, I walked part of the city’s Freedom Trail.

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March 19th, 2025
Salmon farmers are the ones saving wild fish

Scotland’s salmon sector has never been stronger. With record-breaking exports of £844m in 2024, Scottish salmon remains the UK’s top food export, in demand from Toulouse to Taipei.

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February 13th, 2025
Scottish salmon exports hit record high

International sales of Scottish salmon have hit a record high of £844 million, soaring by 45 per cent in a year to remain the UK’s top food export.

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February 11th, 2025
It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, recognising the vital role of gender equality in scientific progress and global development.

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February 4th, 2025
Salmon Scotland responds to Holyrood's rural affairs committee

Our chief executive, Tavish Scott, has today written to the convener of the Scottish Parliament's Rural Affairs and Islands Committee.

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February 3rd, 2025
New funding boost to protect Scotland’s wild salmon from decline

A groundbreaking conservation fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon is now open for 2025 applications.

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