Number of salmon farm escapes skyrockets from last year, figures show The number of recorded escapes from fish farms has skyrocketed in the last year, new figures have shown The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
John Swinney to lead trade mission to India next month John Swinney will lead a trade mission during a visit to India in October alongside business representatives for Scottish whisky and salmon The National (Scotland) · Sep 29
Scottish salmon farms with 'green tick' for sustainability repeatedly break rules MORE than three quarters of Scottish salmon farms certified as “sustainable” broke the environmental rules of the certifying body last year… The National (Scotland) · Aug 30
Farmed salmon DNA found in wild wish as charity calls for industry 'halt' A LEADING animal charity has warned about the dangers of Scottish salmon farming following the release of a new study conducted by the Marine… The National (Scotland) · Aug 23
Exports of Scottish salmon expected to reach £1bn for first time SCOTTISH salmon exports are on course to hit £1 billion for the first time, fuelled by rising international demand. The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025
Norwegian firm planning for first UK deep-sea salmon farm A Norwegian company has drawn up plans for Britain’s first deep-sea salmon farm in waters east of Shetland The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2025
Government heads back to court in dispute over ‘farmed’ label on Scottish salmon Exclusive: Activists say shoppers being misled as judge gives permission to appeal against his own decision The Independent UK · May 9, 2025
Ex-Scottish LibDem minister faces probe over lobbying and 'verbal attack' claims A FORMER LibDem minister is reportedly under investigation over allegations he verbally “attacked” a Tory MSP and broke lobbying rules. The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025
Scottish industries react to damaging Donald Trump tariffs THE Scotch Whisky Association has said it is “disappointed” the companies it represents could be impacted by a 10 tariff imposed on US imports… The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025
Scotch Whisky Association ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump’s tariff announcement The SWA said it would continue to support efforts by the UK Government to reach a compromise agreement with Mr Trump’s administration. Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025
Scottish salmon producers allowed to remove ‘farmed’ from front of packaging Government lawyers say ‘no need to include unnecessary pejorative words’ after campaigners appeal against change The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025
Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms String jellyfish species that has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms reported in Scotland The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2025
MSPs warn of ‘lack of progress’ on reforms for salmon farming industry There has been a “lack of progress” from the Scottish Government in implementing reforms recommended for the salmon farming industry, MSPs have… The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025
Former Scottish LibDem minister 'breached Holyrood lobbying rules', allegations say A former Liberal Democrat minister has been accused of multiple serious breaches of corporate lobbying rules ... The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024
The Conversation · Dec 13, 2024 Why Scottish salmon’s rebrand may end up harming the integrity of a top export and hurting producers Scottish farmed salmon was the UK’s top food export last year, ending up in restaurants and on dinner tables all over the world. But also in 2023, the industry trade body Salmon Scotland sought to drop the word “farmed” from its protected geographical indication of “Scottish farmed salmon” after two…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024 Fish farming companies under fire for information breaches SEVEN fish farming companies have been accused by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog of breaking the law by failing to provide information…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024 Tory MSP accuses salmon farming boss of 'verbally attacking him' in Holyrood A TORY MSP has accused the boss of Scotland's salmon farming trade body of "verbally attacking" him in the Scottish Parliament.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2024 'Remarkable success': Scottish salmon export sales boom in first half of 2024 SCOTTISH salmon export sales increased by 41 in the first half of 2024, according to new figures ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024 Ministers bow to salmon industry pressure on toxic pesticide A NEW safety limit on a pesticide that kills marine wildlife has been delayed by four years following pressure from the salmon
The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2024 Scottish salmon exports increase to £645 million in five-year high SCOTTISH salmon sales have reached a five year high as international demand continues to grow, according to recent data ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024 Scottish salmon industry calls on next UK Government to cut Brexit red tape A SCOTTISH salmon trade body has called upon the next UK Government to lift red tape restrictions implemented because of Brexit ...
The Guardian - UK · May 7, 2024 Scottish salmon industry challenged over move to drop ‘farmed’ from labels Fish welfare campaigners say Defra decision facilitates greenwashing and will mislead consumers
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2023 ‘Monstrous’ sea lice and jellyfish invasions blighting Scottish salmon farms Vegan charity and its drones reveal that parasites are infesting fish reared for UK supermarkets
The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023 Scots salmon boom as major growth in Asian and American markets SCOTTISH salmon export sales jumped by 9 per cent in the first half of 2023, with major growth in the Asian and American markets.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023 Scotland's fishing industry dealt blow as post-Brexit export scheme pulled A TRIAL system designed to limit post-Brexit paperwork for fish exporters has been halted in a blow to Scotland’s salmon industry.