by Oliver McBride | Apr 14, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government defends Fixed Quota Allocation stance after MSP questions England’s quota application pilot and future reforms The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its position on fish quota allocation following questions raised in Holyrood about whether its...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 12, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
(l to r) Victor West, CEO; Scotland North-East MP, Seamus Logan; and Lynne Forman, CSR and Raw Material Procurement Manager during his visit to Associated Seafoods in Buckie Local MP Seamus Logan MP has taken up an invitation to visit Associated Seafoods Limited in...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 12, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government defends its discard policy after seabed fish footage raises questions over enforcement and Landing Obligation impact Minister says enforcement of Landing Obligation is central to tackling illegal discarding following public outcry over footage. The...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 11, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government outlines measures to tackle illegal discards, including REM deployment, gear selectivity, and penalty review plans Discarding Rules Under Scrutiny Following Seabed Footage The Scottish Government has outlined its current actions and future plans to...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 11, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government defends catch limits after sustainability report questions 2025 decisions for key stocks in Scottish waters Question Raised Over Sustainability of 2025 Catch Limits The Scottish Government has defended its fisheries management approach following...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 9, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish pelagic industry slams Marine Conservation Society over mackerel downgrade, accusing it of ignoring science and chasing headlines Pelagic fishermen accuse Marine Conservation Society of chasing headlines, ignoring science and undermining UK quota restraint...