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February 15th, 2024
Scottish salmon is named UK’s top food export for 2023

Scottish salmon was today named as the UK’s top food export in 2023, following the publication of annual HMRC figures.

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February 14th, 2024
The Great Masquerade

Salmon Scotland chief executive Tavish Scott addresses the blurring of the lines between activism and journalism, and highlights the desperate tactics of anti-salmon campaigners.

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February 2nd, 2024
Funding to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon from further decline

The latest phase of a fund to help save Scotland’s iconic wild salmon by restoring habitats, providing protection from predators, and encouraging river restocking schemes is open for applications for 2024.

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January 23rd, 2024
Salmon sector expresses frustration with export red tape

Scotland’s salmon sector – the UK’s biggest food export – has expressed frustration over ongoing red tape which has now cost an estimated £12 million extra since Brexit.

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January 17th, 2024
Five healthy salmon recipes to keep your new year resolutions going

Are you committing to a healthy diet this January? If so, Scottish salmon could be the ideal ingredient for you!

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January 11th, 2024
The government’s business ‘reset’ needs turbo-charged

Salmon Scotland’s chief executive Tavish Scott says the Scottish Government is saying the right things, but needs to act swifter.

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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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