Public and private sectors to boost Scottish salmon industry

Representatives from Scottish Development International (SDI), Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) are to meet senior executives from both Scottish and multi-national salmon farming companies at the world’s largest aquaculture event AquaNor 2007 - held in Trondheim between 14-17August - to outline the support for the sustainable growth of the sector.

SDI, HIE and SSPO are to host a breakfast reception and a series of one-to-one meetings with many of the managing directors of companies based in Scotland and overseas parent companies, to help businesses meet the increasing UK and international demand for quality salmon products from Scotland.

Scotland is the third largest salmon producer in the world, generating a worldwide retail value of over £1 billion

Highlighting the Scottish Government’s support, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead MSP: “It is critically important that we bring in further investment to this industry which plays a vital part in Scotland ’s rural economy.”