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Gilpin Bradley, Bakkafrost Scotland honoured at Food and Drink awards
Wester Ross Salmon founder Gilpin Bradley and Bakkafrost Scotland were among those honoured at the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards 2022, held on Friday 28 October at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. Bradley, Managing Director of Wester Ross Salmon for 32 years, has been named Ambassador of the Year. The judges said of him:…
Read MoreScottish salmon production hits record level
Production of Atlantic salmon in Scotland last year was 205,393 tonnes, a 7% increase on the 2020 production total and the highest level of production recorded in Scotland. The figure comes from the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2021, published by the Scottish Government today. The survey is based on data from the fish farmers.…
Read MoreMowi’s Salmon Wagon raises funds for good causes
Fish farmer Mowi’s “Salmon Wagon” food truck has raised more than £7,000 for local charities in Scotland, on its return after the Covid-19 pandemic. The Salmon Wagon has been touring Highland and Island communities, serving salmon burgers and noodle salads at community events, with 100% of the proceeds going to nine good causes. The initiative…
Read MoreCooke Aquaculture Scotland sees profits fall
The Scottish operation of Canadian-owned Cooke Aquaculture has reported profits down by nearly a quarter for 2021, despite increased turnover. Cooke Aquaculture Scotland saw turnover increase by 3.5% in the year to 31 December 2021, to £176.71m (2020: £170.72m). Profit before tax, however, was £25.89m (2020: £34.2m), a fall of 24.3%. The main factor appears…
Read MoreSalmon waste success with new Landia pasteuriser
Scottish farm’s pasteurisation process powers national grid With aquaculture production sites widely dispersed throughout remote parts of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, handling fish waste collection and treatment is always going to be difficult … or is it? Not content with being at the thin end of the wedge, the Isle of Lewis is leading by…
Read MoreSalmon price fixing dispute draws to a close in US
A long-running dispute in the United States over allegations of price fixing by some of Norway’s largest salmon companies appears to have reached a conclusion. Reports from the US suggest that a final settlement has been reached after a large group of salmon buyers asked a Florida federal judge to approve a US $33m (£29.9m)…
Read MoreBakkafrost Scotland Q3 harvest up by 1,200 tonnes
A trading update from Bakkafrost today shows that its operations in Scotland are continuing to turn around. The expected third quarter harvest is 8,100 tonnes against 6,900 tonnes a year ago. This is made up of 5,100 tonnes from Scotland South and 3,000 tonnes from Scotland North. The harvest figures for Scotland, following the publication…
Read MoreBakkafrost’s Scotland arm saw losses double in 2021
The Scottish business of Bakkafrost has reported a pre-tax loss of £46.18m, on turnover of £154.35m, for the year to 31 December 2021. The 2021 report for the Scottish Salmon Company (SSC), which now operates as Bakkafrost Scotland, describes 2021 as “a challenging year”. The losses before tax represent an increase of just over 150%…
Read MoreBakkafrost Scotland celebrates win at Scotland Food & Drink Awards
Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly the Scottish Salmon Company) celebrated another significant industry win after scooping two top awards at the Scotland Food & Drink Awards 2022. Native Hebridean Smoked Scottish Salmon won the top prize of the night to be named ‘Product of the Year’ and also beat off some very strong competition to be named…
Read MoreSalmon features in Food and Drink Awards shortlist
Marine products are well represented in the shortlist for this year’s Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards, with three salmon companies and a seaweed snack specialist. The Scottish Salmon Company – now operating as Bakkafrost Scotland – has been shortlisted for the Sustainability award and also in the Primary Producer category. Two smoked salmon…
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