SPPA

Scots pelagic processors call for energy crisis support
6th September 2022
The Scottish Pelagic Processors’ Association (SPPA) is calling for urgent government action to protect the processing industry from the serious impact of soaring energy costs. In a letter addressed to prime ministerial candidates Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, Defra fisheries…
Scottish vessels must land 55% of catches in Scotland
11th September 2017
Pelagic catchers angry at new consultation. Scottish pelagic fishermen are angry over new Scottish economic links proposals that will force all Scottish over-10m vessels to land at least 55% of their catches into Scotland, reports Tim Oliver. Above: The Gardenstown-owned midwater…