The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), whose annual Good Fish Guide made headlines last year when it removed some Scottish crab and lobster stocks from its ‘recommended’ list, due to possible interactions with cetaceans, published its 2023 update last week. For…
The confirmation of Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s new first minister last week, after he defeated Kate Forbes in the SNP leadership contest by the narrow (and familiar) margin of 52% to 48%, will have far-reaching implications for the Scottish industry.…
The Scottish government has announced its funding package for seafood businesses and marine organisations through Marine Fund Scotland for the new financial year. A total of up to £14m will be available in 2023-24 ‘to encourage the sustainable use of…
18 Scots companies exhibit at Boston expo Representatives from across Scotland’s seafood sector were in Boston earlier this month for the Seafood Expo North America (SENA). Trade marketing body Seafood Scotland hosted 10 Scottish companies on its pavilion, with a…
The row over Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in Scotland reached new heights last week with a growing number of politicians and commentators urging the Scottish government to rein back on its plans to designate 10% of Scottish waters as HPMA…
A senior Westminster minister is to visit Banff and Buchan later this month to chair a meeting of the Scottish Seafood Industry Action Group and meet industry representatives to discuss support for the Scottish processing sector, reports Tim Oliver. John…
Scottish rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon participated in a panel session last week at the World Ocean Summit and Expo in Portugal, alongside the deputy director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the French ambassador to poles and oceans.…
UK fisheries minister Mark Spencer faced a wide-ranging series of questions when he faced MPs in a Scottish Affairs Committee meeting last week, reports Andy Read. Intended to mainly discuss the impacts of spatial squeeze in Scottish waters, the question…
Four top Brazilian sushi chefs have taken part in a five-day trade visit to Scotland designed to promote UK seafood and boost exports to South America. The Brazilian chefs on a tour of Peterhead fishmarket… Their trip, supported by Seafood…
Donna Fordyce, the chief executive of Seafood Scotland, has been invited to join a newly launched four-nations council set up to boost food and drink exports. The only seafood expert to be invited to join the council, she will represent…
