21 December 2006
Scottish Salmon at Buckingham Palace
Scottish Salmon has been given the royal seal of approval...
14 November 2006
Orkney salmon sector is underachieving
“The salmon farming sector in Orkney is underachieving and requires a unique strategy to fulfil its potential” claims Sid Patten...
2 November 2006
Scottish Salmon's new 'man in Brussels' visits Shetland Isles
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation’s (SSPO) newly-appointed European and Technical Manager visited Shetland this week to hear about...
26 October 2006
Scottish Salmon appoints Defra scientist as European and Technical Manager
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) has appointed Defra scientist Dr Neil Auchterlonie as its first European and Technical Manager...
11 October 2006
Scottish Salmon says market improving
“The market outlook for Scottish farmed salmon is improving”, according to Sid Patten, Chief Executive of representative body Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO)...
9 October 2006
Western Isles to host Scottish Salmon
The Western Isles is to host a visit from the Chief Executive and Chairman of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) this week... 3 October 2006
Salmon farmers attend Parliamentary Committee to discuss Bill
Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the SCottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) will appear in front of the Environment and Rural Development Committee in the Scottish Parliament tomorrow...
13 September 2006
UK salmon sales soar but Scots fail to heed the health warnings
Responding to the review of the Scottish Diet Action Plan (SDAP) and the news that oil-rich fish is being eaten less now than a decade ago (The Scotsman, 12th September 2006), Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO), said: “Scots could improve their health by eating local produce.”
12 September 2006
Scottish Salmon calls for 100% sign-up to Code
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) has today announced that 95% of the salmon farming industry has now signed-up to the Code of Good Practice and it is now calling for 100% sign-up...
10 September 2006
Scottish Salmon “Disappointed” at Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay’s decision to import Alaskan fish for smoking in Scotland
Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producersí’Organisation (SSPO), says he is “disappointed” the Prince of Wales has chosen to import Alaskan Salmon into Scotland for his Duchy Original smoked salmon...
7 September 2006
Government annual report confirms responsible use of medicines by salmon farming industry
New independent Government testing by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has revealed that the Scottish salmon farming industry continues to use veterinary medicines responsibly...
16 August 2006
Farmed and wild salmon interests sign agreement for Loch Roag
Salmon farmers in Lewis have successfully reached agreement with wild fish interests around Loch Roag and will sign an Area Management Agreement, witnessed by Rhona Brankin, Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development, at a special ceremony to mark the occasion today...
1 August 2006
Stronger national and local representation the key drivers to new agreement
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) and Shetland Aquaculture, formerly Shetland Salmon Farmers’ Association, have reached a formal agreement to provide a full regional office service for SSPO in Shetland...
14 July 2006
"The impressive sign up" is first step towards 'lighter touch'
The impressive sign up to the industry’s Code of Good Practice in Shetland will provide major impetus to negotiate... 30 June 2006
Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation comments on the publication of the Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill today
Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO), said...
22 June 2006
Save your skin from sunburn – eat salmon!
Eating long-chain omega-3s like those found in salmon may protect you from sunburn...
30 May 2006
Scottish salmon industry bids farewell to Lord Lindsay and welcomes new Chairman, Michael Gibson CBE
The Scottish salmon farming industry will honour Lord Lindsay for his significant contribution as chairman of Scottish Quality Salmon (SQS) with a special presentation at the Crown Estate Scottish Salmon Farm Awards ceremony in Strathpeffer on Thursday 1st June...
30 May 2006
SSPO comment on latest from anti-salmon farming campaigners
"The Salmon Farm Protest Group’s oft-repeated views are highly blinkered, disinformation campaigns...
24 May 2006
Slim with salmon
Scottish salmon is the ideal slimming super food and is a great basis for any meal for healthy slimmers...
17 May 2006
SSPO unveils new website at Aquaculture International
The Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) has unveiled its new-look website at Aquaculture International in Glasgow...
16 May 2006
Scottish Salmon names and shames critics
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) is to name and shame its critics, dividing them into two distinctive groups determined either to undermine or to improve the industry...
11 May 2006
SSPO: Suppliers should grasp the opportunities, not fight with each other
Suppliers of salmon, farmed and wild, should grasp the opportunity to promote the benefits that the fish confers, not fight with each other according to Sid Patten, Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation...
28 April 2006
“Captain Birds Eye charts the wrong course in advert about farmed salmon” says Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation
Birds Eye’s new advertisement for its salmon products has veered way off course, according to Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation...
19 April 2006
Salmon CE warning over marine legislation
The next few years will be a defining period for Scottish aquaculture according to Sid Patten, Chief Executive of Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation...
24 March 2006
Omega-3 study ‘bumper catch of red herrings’
“Promoting this new study as contradicting over 5,000 scientific papers testifying to the positive effects on health of omega-3 consumption is misleading and potentially dangerous for the nation’s health,”comments Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation...
24 March 2006
“Oil-rich fish still on the menu"
Consumers should continue to eat oil-rich fish as part of a healthy, balanced diet according to The Omega 3 Group...
16 March 2006
“Code of Good Practice” launched by fish farmers and welcomed by Deputy Minister for Environment and Rural Development
The “Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture” was officially launched last night, (Wednesday 15th March) at a reception in Edinburgh attended by Deputy Minister for the Environment and Rural Development, Rhona Brankin, MSPs...
3 March 2006
Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation calls for Industry “Code of Good Practice” to get more prominence in Aquaculture Bill
In its response to the Scottish Executive’s Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill Consultation, which closes today, the new Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) has stressed that the industry’s “Code of Good Practice” should get more prominence when the Bill goes to Parliament in June...
5 January 2006
Chief Executive appointed to launch new Scottish salmon farming industry association
Sid Patten has been appointed as the Chief Executive to launch the new trade association for the Scottish salmon farming industry... |
15 August 2006
SARF calls for research proposals
The Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF) has announced an open call for proposals in twelve areas...
19 May 2006
SSPO seeks European and Technical Manager
The new Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation is all about representing a unified industry, making sure it has a bright and successful future.
Applications are invited for the above position from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who can help to make that happen....
22 February 2006
Celebrity chef James Martin backs new Omega 3 Group healthy heart campaign“
Eat at least one portion of oil-rich fish a week” is the message of a new heart health awareness campaign backed by celebrities including James Martin...
17 February 2006
“Eat more fish”, says Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has encouraged people to eat more fish following the publication of the “most comprehensive surveys of fish eaten in the UK.”...
10 February 2006
Salmon farming industry best served by SSPO
Commenting on the publication of an independent review of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (SFIA) Sid Patten, Chief Executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO), said:...
7 February 2006
Awards scheme launched for salmon farmers
A new awards scheme recognising innovation and best practice in Scottish salmon farming, one of the nation’s flagship industries, has been launched by The Crown Estate...
26 January 2006
SSPO support Aquaculture Today 2006
Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation has agreed to sponsor the Aquaculture Today 2006 conference...
5 January 2006
New national organisation created - new website coming soon
A newly expanded trade association for the Scottish salmon farming industry has been created... |
