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SalmoStrong community outreach programme launched at Fort William and Campbeltown schools

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During December, a team of scientists and engagement staff from the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute visited Lochaber High School and Campbeltown Grammar School to launch a new secondary school biology outreach programme as part of ‘SalmoStrong’; a five-year research partnership involving aquaculture scientists at the Roslin Institute and Mowi Scotland, which aims to improve the health of farmed

The River Lochy Association and Mowi Scotland announce wide-ranging study to monitor impacts from salmon escape

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The River Lochy Association and Mowi Scotland have agreed a long term and wide-ranging scientific study to examine the potential impacts of the salmon escape from Mowi’s Gorsten farm in October. The study, funded by Mowi, which will also utilise the genetic expertise of the Institute for Biodiversity and Freshwater Conservation at UHI Inverness, will

Mowi and Kintyre Seasports launch maritime careers development programme

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Kintyre Seasports is delighted to announce a collaboration with Mowi for an ambitious new programme developed to train local young people for maritime careers and attract business from an industry facing an acute skills shortage. The Seafarers scheme builds on the highly successful sail and powerboat training programme delivered by Kintyre Seasports in partnership with

Mowi Salmon Wagon serves up successful year of fundraising

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The Mowi Salmon Wagon is a unique initiative from Mowi Scotland – bringing delicious, sustainably farmed Scottish salmon to local festivals and events while raising funds for community causes across the country – and beyond! Since its launch, the Salmon Wagon has become a much-loved feature on the events calendar, combining great food with an

Scottish salmon delivers £1 billion boost to economy according to new report

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Scottish salmon now adds £1 billion a year to the country’s economy, a new independent study has revealed. Analysis from BiGGAR Economics for trade body Salmon Scotland shows the sector is one of the most important rural economic engines and a vital anchor for jobs, investment, and supply chain businesses across Scotland. Its economic contribution

MOWI Scottish salmon fillets win ASC product of the year

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MOWI Scottish salmon fillets have won the inaugural Consumer Choice Award, organised by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Announced at the MSC and ASC UK Awards ceremony held in Edinburgh in October, MOWI Scottish salmon fillets won the ASC Product of the Year award for our support in promoting awareness

Trident Aqua Services celebrates delivery and naming of FSV Scotia

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Trident Aqua Services is proud to announce the official naming ceremony of FSV Scotia, a state-of-the-art harvest vessel delivered from Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted earlier this year. Delivered in May 2025, FSV Scotia went straight into service for Mowi Scotland. The vessel has completed a successful introduction phase, thanks to a close partnership with Mowi and

Healthy fish lead to healthy profits for Mowi

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Mowi Scotland reports strong half year results Mowi Scotland has published strong results for the first half of 2025. The Q2 results, announced 20th August, were driven by significant improvements in fish biology thanks to strategic shifts and significant investments. The half year results continue the positive trend for the company since Q1 2024 with

Flourishing marine life discovered in Loch Hourn

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Mowi Scotland has released stunning images of marine life around its farm at Loch Hourn. The images were taken by a dive team from Tritonia Scientific, an independent marine surveying consultancy, amongst the site’s moorings and the surrounding areas which have had a fish farming presence for over 30 years. The images show a number

Blar Mhor transformation provides a healthy boost

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Mowi’s Blar Mhor processing facility in Fort William has been transformed recently, upgrading its operations to allow us to continue providing sustainable and nutritious salmon for the nation. The transformation is enabling Blar Mhor to break records for fish numbers and volume, with a peak of 10kt expected in our busiest months ahead. To give

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