Review of British Farmed Salmon Industry Practices in Scotland
What happened
The Soil Association reviewed the practices of the British farmed salmon industry in Scotland. The industry currently produces about 205,000 tonnes of fish annually and employs 2,500 people in Scotland. The industry is valued at £1bn per year.
From theguardian.com
Why it matters
The review comes as wild Atlantic salmon off British shores have declined by more than 70%. While industrial salmon farming has been a commercial success, consumers in Britain consume 65,000 tonnes of salmon each year, drawing on marketing that promotes it as nutrient-rich.
From theguardian.com
Who's involved
- UnileverPioneered salmon farming in the 1960s, leading to the current industry.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ScotlandSpeculative
The salmon industry in Scotland might face changes in market revenue due to increased environmental scrutiny.