Net gains: Aquaculture news from around the world

Published 2023년 6월 15일

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Scotland's exports of salmon have seen significant growth, making it the UK's top food export with sales of £578 million in 2022. The industry has found particular success in Asia, with exports to the region doubling to £24 million in the first quarter of this year. Salmon Scotland is optimistic about the potential for further growth in North America and Asia, citing rising consumer demand and efforts to reduce trade barriers. In contrast, Indonesia is focusing on developing tuna farming to counter the unsustainability of wild tuna fishing and increase aquaculture productivity. The US is introducing legislation to support the expansion of sustainable aquaculture, and India's Seafood Exporters’ Association is advocating for infrastructure improvements and the expansion of shrimp aquaculture.

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Asia’s appetite for Scottish salmon grows as Tasmania and America look to build a more robust aquaculture industry. By SeaWestNews SCOTLAND – Scottish salmon is now the UK’s biggest food export, with sales reaching £578million (about CAD $975 million) in 2022 followed by bread and pastries, chocolate, cereals, and cheese. Latest figures from Salmon Scotland show that exports to Asia have more than doubled to £24 million (about CAD $40 million) in the first three months of this year, driven by strong demand from China, Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea. Salmon Scotland believes that there are further opportunities for growth in North America and Asia due to rising consumer demand and ongoing efforts to reduce trade barriers. The trade body also recently unveiled an ambitious growth plan for Scotland’s premium ‘Label Rouge’ salmon to target European markets, aiming to increase its share to 15 percent by 2026. Scotland’s farm-raised salmon sector directly employs more than 2,500 ...

Source: SeaWest News