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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

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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

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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

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 Conversation · Dec 13, 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) · Dec 8, 2024

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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 ...

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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.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

Blow to UK salmon industry as trial post-Brexit export scheme halted

Government delays full introduction of digital certificates intended to cut paperwork for producers

Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023

Seafood sectors join forces to urge ministers to scrap marine plans

Ministers have pledged to give 10% of Scottish waters over to become Highly Protected Marine Areas

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