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A report published today from parliament's spending watchdog, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), said it "was clear" that leaving the EU was having an impact on UK trade volumes.

For professional athletes, eating well is just as important as training well. Oily fish like salmon, mackerel, and trout are excellent sources of lean protein and omega-3s, which help reduce inflammation that can hamper athletic performance and contribute to chronic conditions like heart disease. Salmon also boasts nutrients that are beneficial for our heart and brain health - not to mention, it's delicious too!

The Scottish salmon sector's investment in a fund to support the wild salmon industry has increased following the success of the previous round in 2021.

Scotland's trade body for farm-raised salmon has appointed a new head of communications and partnerships to help promote the sustainable industry across the globe.

In our latest animation, we look at how our Scottish salmon farmers protect their fish from seals.

When it comes to providing tasty, nutritious meals in an environmentally friendly way, Scotland's salmon farmers are well placed to deliver this. Scotland's farmed salmon sector recently published a major roadmap setting out its long-term vision.

In response to today's announcement by the Crown Estate Scotland regarding rent increases, Salmon Scotland has sent the following letter to Mairi Gougeon, The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands.

In the latest of our series on animations about the Scottish salmon farming sector, learn about Cleaner Fish and how they are used on Scottish salmon farms.

Scottish Salmon is the UK's favourite fish, outselling cod, tuna, haddock, mackerel and trout - with good reason too! Not only is it packed with flavour, it also packs a punch in terms of nutritional goodness. A new nutritional analysis carried out by the Nutrition Analytical Service at the University of Stirling in April 2021 has found that just a single portion of farmed Scottish Salmon is even healthier than previously thought, providing more than 70% of daily vitamin D needs.

A new research paper has concluded there has been no impact on wild fish stocks from Scottish salmon farms.

The next in our series of animations looks at how we feed farm-raised salmon to give them a nutritious diet from responsibly sourced feed to ensure it's not only good for salmon, but also for our environment.