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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…
No genetically modified salmon in Scotland
Scottish salmon are not genetically modified and the Scottish salmon sector remains opposed to the introduction of any such stocks.
The…
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…
Label Rouge Scottish salmon
In 1992, Scottish salmon was the first fish and first non-French product to be awarded the …
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…
FAQs
Ever wondered why the flesh of Salmon is pink or how many are exported to Japan each year?
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.…
The colour of a salmon’s flesh, whether wild or farmed, is determined by its diet. Ranging from orange to ivory-pink, flesh coloration is a…
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Reports
Review and download the latest information on lice levels, survival rates and economic data.
