With the key Channel Tunnel to Europe closed for a second successive day, Scottish salmon producers have already begun to feel an impact on their bottom line, according to Tavish Scott, chief executive of the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO).

The French government's decision to close its border to freight and passengers from the UK for 48 hours from the evening of Dec. 20 has been deeply concerning for producers of perishable goods, and the delay has already caused certain salmon exporters to miss out on European business [...]