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Norway seafood logo makes its mark

A new “country of origin” mark for Norwegian seafood has been unveiled at the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels.

EU cash boost for Seafood Scotland

EU cash boost for Seafood Scotland

Seafood Scotland has been awarded just under £1 million of European Union funding to showcase Scottish produce at international trade shows.

SSPO seeks clarity over seal shooting export threat

SSPO seeks clarity over seal shooting export threat

The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation is working with the Scottish Government and the European Union to seek clarity over whether the licensed shooting of seals threatens exports to the United States, SSPO chief executive Scott Landsburgh has said.

Scots government's three-part plan for aquaculture

Scots government's three-part plan for aquaculture

Low-impact production systems, a new approach to Depositional Zones, and a constructive relationships between the aquaculture sector and its neighbours are the three main aims highlighted in a policy statement by the Scottish Government.

Scottish seaweed guidelines unveiled

Scottish seaweed guidelines unveiled

The first set of policy guidelines for the commercial cultivation of seaweed in Scotland have been published by the Scottish Government.

‘Poor planning’ jeopardises aquaculture businesses

‘Poor planning’ jeopardises aquaculture businesses

The UN Food And Agriculture Organisation warns that poor spatial planning is undermining the viability of businesses and the social and economic benefits derived from aquaculture.

Jones champions regional growth at Parliament

Jones champions regional growth at Parliament

The Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre's chief executive Heather Jones has given evidence to the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee, as one of a panel of expert witnesses consulted on the recent Green Paper, Building Our Industrial Strategy.

Scots bid to double food & drink industry to £30bn

Scots bid to double food & drink industry to £30bn

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will this afternoon join industry leaders to launch a strategy to drive growth in the fishing, farming, food and drink sector.

Green light for £1m project in Highlands

Green light for £1m project in Highlands

A £1 million pilot programme to boost innovation in aquaculture in Scotland's Highlands and Islands has been given the green light.

Sandberg and Ewing meeting postponed

Sandberg and Ewing meeting postponed

A meeting due to be held today in Edinburgh between Norwegian minister of fisheries Per Sandberg and Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity Fergus Ewing has been postponed.

Ewing: Scotland committed to Norway

Ewing: Scotland committed to Norway

Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity Fergus Ewing has told fishfarmingexpert.com he is keen to discuss Brexit and aquaculture with Norwegian fisheries minister Per Sandberg.

Celebrate salmon says Landsburgh

Celebrate salmon says Landsburgh

The chief of the Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation says the "success and ongoing benefit to Scotland" of Label Rouge salmon should be a cause for celebration.

Label Rouge motion ‘misinformed’

Label Rouge motion ‘misinformed’

The chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation, Scott Landsburgh, has described MSP Mark Ruskell as 'misinformed' after the politician raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament about Label Rouge salmon.

MSP concerned over Label Rouge Salmon

MSP concerned over Label Rouge Salmon

A Scottish Green Party MSP has raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament expressing concern over the certification of Label Rouge Salmon.

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