Scottish task force to focus on streamlining, fixing export process
'We have had plenty of talking, now is the time for action; processing businesses are on the brink due to the lack of progress that has been made'
Brexit: British fishermen to rename fish for local tastes
UK fishermen are to rename two of their biggest exports in a bid to attract British consumers after post-Brexit difficulties selling to the EU
EU fisheries head pours cold water on Johnson’s ‘El Dorado’ promise
If both parties don't reach an agreement by June 30, 2026, the EU could take 'dissuasive' measures, including extra tariffs or power cuts
‘Brand Scotland is being damaged right now’
Scottish seafood sector players warn politicians that the lack of a grace period for new export systems means the clock is ticking on retaining the crucial EU market
UK gov’t forms task force to look at Scottish export woes
The task force will meet for the first time this week, but the SSPO questioned the decision to lead it from the UK government, rather than jointly with Scotland's
Scottish shellfish, trout relief fund goes live
Applications are now available for the £6.45m funding scheme offered for fishers and small aquaculture businesses affected by both the coronavirus and Brexit
Gov’t delays mean halt on Greenlandic sales of coldwater shrimp to UK
While the tariffs on cooked and peeled shrimp -- and other goods -- sold from Greenland to the UK are technically 0%, a lack of implementation and clarity has orders on hold
UK bivalve shellfish exports to EU face Brexit ban
The EU indefinite banned UK from selling live mussels, oysters, clams, cockles, and scallops to its member states unless they have already been treated in purification plants
Scottish gov’t pledges £7.75m to support fishing industry
Scottish fisheries secretary Fergus Ewing said the funding was needed in the absence of support from the UK government
UK opens consultation on banning bottom-trawling in protected zones
The Marine Management Organisation's consultation on better protection of four MPAs was welcomed by NGOs, though they felt more is yet needed