UK: New rules introduced to increase international sales of premium Scottish salmon

Published 2024년 4월 24일

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Scottish farmers will be able to sell more 'Label Rouge' salmon in France and other European markets, following new rules that allow for modern solutions to improve salmon health and welfare. The updates include the ability to export larger, stronger fish, and the use of alternative ingredients in protein-rich feed. The quality mark, recognized by chefs and consumers in several European countries, is aimed at increasing survival rates of Scottish salmon and supporting the circular economy. The changes were announced at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona and are expected to boost exports and support the Scottish economy.
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New rules have been agreed that will enable Scottish farmers to sell more prestigious ‘Label Rouge’ salmon in France and other European markets.The French quality mark, which comes with a stringent set of standards, has been updated to allow farmers to implement modern solutions to improve salmon health and welfare while maintaining the taste and quality the fish is known for.Changes includes the ability to export larger fish of between six-to-eight kilograms, paving the way for increased sales of premium salmon – particularly in the sushi sector.Today’s announcement has been welcomed by Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, who hailed the efforts to boost export opportunities.France is the top international destination for Scottish salmon, with sales of £272 million in 2023 – nearly half (47 per cent) of all exports.Around one-third of the salmon exports to France come under the Label Rouge quality mark, which is the official recognition by the French authorities of the superior ...
Source: Fish Focus

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