News
The latest sector news including fish welfare, best practice, reports, health, sustainability, opinion and more.
The SSPO is the voice of Scottish farmed salmon, the UK’s biggest food export. We are a source of trusted information and represent our members’ interests in Scotland, across the UK and internationally..
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Facts
All you need to know about farming techniques, fish health, medicines and community initiatives.
Code of Good Practice for responsible salmon farming
Salmon farming is at the heart of Scottish food production and is one of Scotland’s most important rural sectors.
Producing high…
Salmon survival rates for 2018
The Scottish salmon farming sector takes a long-term view of ensuring that fish health and survival improve and that Scotland can lead in fish…
Fish farming planning protocols
The Fish Farming Planning Protocol is a guide for fish farm developers on engagement with the planning process and on the procedures to follow…
Label Rouge Scottish salmon
In 1992, Scottish salmon was the first fish and first non-French product to be awarded the Label Rouge quality mark, the official…
Scottish salmon: A healthy, responsible protein source
Scottish salmon is not only a fantastic healthy food, it is also a responsible way for people to get the high quality protein and Omega-3 oils…
Eating your way to a healthier menopause
Making Scottish salmon part of a regular, balanced diet offers a number of well-known health benefits. Not only is it packed with nutritious…
FAQs
Ever wondered why the flesh of Salmon is pink or how many are exported to Japan each year?
Omega-3 fats are polyunsaturated fats. Oil-rich fish such as Scottish salmon, mackerel and herring are naturally rich in long-chain omega-3 fats…
In 2018 the Scottish salmon farming sector directly employed more than 2,300 people.
In the Highlands and Islands 904 people were…
Scottish salmon are not genetically modified (GM) and the Scottish salmon sector remains opposed to the introduction of any such GM stocks.…
Our Members
Find out more about our members, how many farms they run, where they farm and how to contact them.
Careers
Discover a wide variety of jobs and roles within the Salmon farming industry. Join a growing trade now.
Cleaner Fish Supervisor
Location:
Argyll
Field:
Aquaculture
End Date: 25/04/2020
Processing Engineer
Location:
Argyll
Field:
Technical
End Date: 15/04/2020
Farm Manager
Location:
Shetland
Field:
Aquaculture
End Date: 18/04/2020
Reports
Review and download the latest information on lice levels, survival rates and economic data.
