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20 May, 2013



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Marine Harvest changes conditions on Cermaq offer
15 May, 2013 -

Following the positive reaction from private shareholders of Cermaq to its hostile take-over bid, Marine Harvest has said it will remove the previously announced condition that its bid for Cermaq will require acceptance for the sale of the government's shares.

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NAFC shortlisted in Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards 2013
08 May, 2013 -

The Marine Science and Technology Department of the NAFC Marine Centre has been shortlisted in two categories in the Crown Estate’s Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards 2013.

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Scottish Salmon Company builds hydro plant at Russel Burn
07 May, 2013 -

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been working with The Applecross Trust and Dulas Hydro Generation to develop a 500KW hydro-electric scheme at Kishorn on the Russel Burn.

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Arthur Campbell from Marine Harvest Scotland and Yngve Askeland from Mørenot Aquaculture
Major interest expressed in the Flexilink mooring system
26 April, 2013 -

Metal-free mooring grid gains momentum

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ASC says first salmon will soon be certificated
24 April, 2013 -

A growing number of independent and trained certifiers are ready to start their audits. By the end of the year salmon products with the ASC logo for responsibly farmed will appear on the market.

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Scottish salmon revealed as having global appeal
24 April, 2013 -

Farmed salmon continues to be one of Scotland’s greatest economic success stories, according to new figures released today by the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO).

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GSP1700 Marine Kit Bundle
Globalstar GSP-1700 Marine Kit - The Complete Maritime Satellite Phone Solution
28 March, 2013 -

The GSP-1700 is the most advanced handheld portable satellite phone available today.

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Wellboat working group to look at best practice
25 March, 2013 -

A new Wellboat Technical Standards Working Group has been established by Marine Scotland.

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The world’s first high-density view of the marker patterns in the Atlantic salmon
19 March, 2013 -

A genetic, biotechnical and breeding partnership have announced that they are the first to genotype more than 900,000 markers per sample from the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), thereby achieving the capability to implement genomic selection and improve their salmon breeding programme at Aqua Gen.

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Farmed salmon flavour of month for Norway during February
19 March, 2013 -

The overall value of Norwegian seafood exports in February was 300 million Norwegian kroners (NOK) lower than the same month last year. However, significantly higher salmon prices are continuing to lead a recovery in the fish farming sector.

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Early bookings success for Aquaculture UK 2014
19 March, 2013 -

Bookings opened for trade stands at Aquaculture UK 2014 at the beginning of March this year and within two weeks, more than two thirds of the space had been sold!

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BIM invites applications for aquaculture grants
12 March, 2013 -

The Irish Sea Fisheries Board (BIM) is currently inviting grant applications for its Commercial Aquaculture Development Scheme.

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FUSION MARINE SECURES NEARLY £1M OF ORDERS WITH THE SCOTTISH SALMON COMPANY
30 May, 2012 -

Fusion Marine has secured an order for 14 Triton 400 farm pens for The Scottish Salmon Company’s newest site at Sgeir Dughall, Loch Torridon, Scotland.

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Marine Harvest expects a challenging market also in the second quarter of 2012
14 May, 2012 -

The Marine Harvest Group achieved an operational EBIT of NOK 276 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared to NOK 963 million in the corresponding quarter of 2011.

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Reform European aquaculture or it will die, warns Damanaki
14 May, 2012 -

EU Fisheries minister Maria Damanaki has said that it was vital to identify and the main hurdles and bottlenecks that prevented Europe's aquaculture industry from flourishing.

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Largest On-Farm Responsible Aquaculture Program Reaches out to Consumers
24 April, 2012 -

With more than 2 million tons of certified seafood from aquaculture farms, theGLOBALG.A.P. program offers more products from certified farms than all other aquaculture labels combined.

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Deal signed with Russian Sea Group for AKVA cage farm
24 April, 2012 -

THE AKVA Group and the Russian Sea Group have signed a deal for a complete AKVA Cage Farm to be installed this year in the operations of Russian Sea Aquaculture in the Murmansk region.

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Marine Harvest's Chilean operations overtake Scottish production
19 April, 2012 -

MARINE Harvest has announced a number of its results for the first quarter of 2012, which showed that – in terms of volume – its Chilean operations have overtaken those in Scotland.

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Struan Stevenson MEP
SEAT interns to join Scots MEP for Brussels aquaculture insights
16 April, 2012 -

A Scots Euro MP is to be work-shadowed at the European Parliament in Brussels by two interns from the Sustainable Ethical Aquaculture Trade (SEAT) Project,  funded under the EU-FP7 research programme.

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New database safeguards equipment/New database solves maintenance issues
30 March, 2012 -

Fish farmers must gather a great deal of information about their operation and the components on the farms in order to meet the many necessary technical requirements and safeguard equipment.

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Marine Harvest considers establishing salmon feed company
27 March, 2012 -

Marine Harvest ASA has entered into agreements with the largest European institute for applied research within fisheries, aquaculture and food, Nofima, and the leading Norwegian agricultural feed producer, Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agder, which opens up for establishing a leading Norwegian salmon feed company with a yearly production capacity of up to 500.000 tonnes of salmon feed.

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Cuba to establish marine aquaculture with Norwegian assistance
22 March, 2012 -

NIFES is one of several institutions involved in a cooperation project  which will assist Cubans establishing a marine aquaculture industry.

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Struan Stevenson
Scots MEP calls for cut in red tape to support fish farming
07 March, 2012 -

Scottish Tory MEP, Struan Stevenson has condemned the red tape that is proving a barrier to growth within Europe’s fish farming industry, calling for the bureaucracy to be simplified.

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Scottish Salmon Company and Meridian sign up to full scall wrasse farming
21 February, 2012 -

The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) and the Meridian Salmon Group have signed a pioneering three year agreement with Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd which will see Ballan wrasse* commercially farmed for use in salmon cages for the first time.

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Record bookings for Aquaculture UK!
20 February, 2012 -

Aquaculture UK 2012 organiser David Mack reports excellent uptake of stand space at this year’s exhibition, to be held at the Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort on 23rd and 24th May 2012.

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Investment boost for Loch Fyne Oysters
20 February, 2012 -

Iconic Scottish seafood business Loch Fyne Oysters has secured significant investment which will allow it to capitalise on its brand and penetrate new export markets.

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First aquaculture apprentice for Marine Harvest starts work
22 February, 2013 -

Sixteen-year-old Ross MacDonald from Fort William has beaten off stiff competition to become the first apprentice in a new scheme run by Scotland’s largest aquaculture company.

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Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards deadline for 2013 looms
13 February, 2013 -

WITH the deadline for entries for the 2013 Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards less than a month away, The Crown Estate has issued a reminder for entries and nominations from those who still wish to participate.

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New aquaculture facilities opened at Sparsholt College
13 February, 2013 -

Sparsholt College has officially opened its £500,000 Salmonid Rearing and Trials Centre, a teaching and research centre that aims to help bolster the UK's aquaculture industry.

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Research Council of Norway allocates NOK 4.2 million to aquaculture research project
30 January, 2013 -

The Research Council of Norway’s programme for aquaculture has allocated NOK 4.2 million for a three-year project about the legitimacy of the aquaculture industry at local level and conditions that influence access to area in the coastal zone.

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Fish farms are just the tip of aquaculture industry, finds Nofima report
11 January, 2013 -

An increasing amount of the employment linked to the aquaculture industry is found in companies that supply services to the industry. This is one of the findings of a report produced by Nofima, the Norwegian food research institute, on commission from the Troms County Council.

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Scottish salmon wins over French president's chef
10 January, 2013 -

The French President’s chef has designed a Label Rouge Scottish Salmon dish for a prestigious national culinary competition in Paris.

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RECORD SALMON EXPORTS TO FAR EAST
07 January, 2013 -

1,172 per cent leap in three years

Third consecutive year of increases

Further export growth targeted at HOFEX 2013

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SSPO demands apology, enquiry and retraction following sea lice claim
08 November, 2012 -

The representative body for the salmon farming industry, Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, is to write to the University of St Andrews demanding an independent enquiry into the conclusion and promotion of a scientific paper published yesterday (7th November 2012), insisting that an apology and retraction is issued.

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Lochailort hatchery gets seal of approval
24 October, 2012 -

A NEW ‘world class’ smolt hatchery being built at Lochailort is expected to be finished next year.

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Consultation begins on deep sea salmon farm
15 October, 2012 -

The public consultation period officially begins today (Monday 15th October 2012) in the licence application process for a deep sea fish farm in outer Galway Bay.

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GROUNDBREAKING DEVELOPMENT AS SCOTTISH SALMON COMPANY TRANSFERS FIRST FARMED BALLAN WRASSE TO MARINE SITES
08 October, 2012 -

The Scottish Salmon Company, with Viking Fish Farms at Ardtoe Marine Laboratory, has successfully completed the first sea transfer of commercially grown ballan wrasse in Scotland.

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Lawrie Stove (Scottish Sea Farms), Mr. Li Chenggang (China Ministry of Commerce) and John Clarke (European Commission)
China, EC discuss food and drink exports… in Argyll & Bute
21 September, 2012 -

Discussions take place at Loch Creran salmon farm and The Oban Distillery

Expansion of unique agreement could benefit other Scottish food and drink products

Exports of Scottish Farmed Salmon and Scotch Whisky to China continue to grow

International trade visit may boost £7.1 billion Scottish food and drink export target

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When to bleed or not to bleed - that is the question
19 September, 2012 -

THE amount of time before the fish is bled is more important than the choice of bleeding method, according to Nofima scientists, who have carried out experiments involving bleeding methods and the impact of the time interval from capture to bleeding.

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New EU project heralds more efficient and sustainable future for Europe's aquaculture industry
18 September, 2012 -

A new partnership between fish producers and researchers heralds a more efficient and sustainable future for the European aquaculture industry.

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Marine Harvest wins Benromach Award for Excellence in International Business
17 September, 2012 -

Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd has picked up the Benromach Award for Excellence in International Business at Friday, September 14’s Highlands and Islands Annual Dinner & Business Execellence Awards.

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John Sergeant and Iain MacIntyre
THE ONE SHOW VISITS THE SCOTTISH SALMON COMPANY AT LOCH FYNE
10 September, 2012 -

Argyll and Bute’s Loch Fyne took centre stage last week (Tuesday September 4) in BBC1’s The One Show.

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Offshore Mariculture Conference to include visit to offshore fish farm
15 August, 2012 -

The fourth Offshore Mariculture Conference will bring representatives from across the sector together to discuss topics such as the latest research on what species to farm, to be updated on the latest technologies and also to learn from the experiences of those already farming offshore.

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COVENEY DELIVERS SECURE FUTURE FOR SALMON FARMING IN SOUTH CONNEMARA
27 July, 2012 -

The future of salmon farming in South Connemara, Ireland, has received a considerable boost from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

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Marine Harvest Scotland continues strong performance
23 July, 2012 -

The Marine Harvest Group achieved an operational EBIT of NOK 231 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to NOK 894 million in the corresponding quarter of 2011.

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Richard Lochhead
CROWN ESTATE CHANGE A MISSED OPPORTUNITY
11 July, 2012 -

Commenting on the developments announced today in the management of the Crown Estate and the implication for Scottish Crown Estate assets, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said:

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X-rays used to fine tune fish feed pellets
04 July, 2012 -

FISH feed manufacturer Skretting is using X-rays and nuclear magnetic resonance imaging (NMR/MRI) to examine fish feed pellets.

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Jonah Tosney, Fisheries Biologist and Bob Kindness, Project Manager
River Carron Restoration Project Reports Good Progress
04 July, 2012 -

The River Carron Restoration Project has made significant progress with this year’s first batch of salmon smolts now released successfully into the river.

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Change of CFO in Marine Harvest
26 June, 2012 -

Jørgen Kristian Andersen steps down from his position as CFO in Marine Harvest ASA as from end of July.

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Shetland nets a new cleaner
19 June, 2012 -

Aurora Marine Ltd., based in the Shetland Islands, at the crossroads of where the North Sea and North Atlantic Ocean meet, has recently taken delivery of a new workboat built by Viknaslipen A/S of Roervik in Norway. 

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IFFO Responsible Supply Programme Nets New Members
31 May, 2012 -

IFFO (the International Fishmeal and Fish Oil Organisation) has just announced that, with the recent addition of factories in both Chile and Norway, it has reached a figure of 60% of the products produced by its members being certified to its independent Global Standard for Responsible Supply (IFFO RS) for Fishmeal and Fish Oil.

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Scotland’s finest salmon targets export growth in Middle East
17 February, 2012 -

Scotland’s premium salmon brand is to seek export growth in Middle East markets later this week, as Label Rouge Scottish Salmon takes centre stage in a major gastronomic competition hosted at Gulfood, the world’s largest food and hospitality show, in Dubai (19th – 22nd February).

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Norwegian seafood exports up, but salmon still a problem
15 February, 2012 -

THE Norwegian seafood industry has got off to a bright start for the New year with the value of exports up by 34 million kroners  (4.24-million euros or £3.5 million sterling) to 4.2 billion kroners (557-million euros or £468-million sterling).

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The Scottish Salmon Company supports UHI project
14 February, 2012 -

West Coast River Carron Project Funding Confirmed.

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Umami Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2012
14 February, 2012 -

Umami Sustainable Seafood Inc. (OTCBB:UMAM), a holding company of fish farms supplying sashimi-grade Northern Bluefin Tuna to the global market, today announced its second quarter financial results for the period ended December 31, 2011.

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Sterner bring the YSI Pro 30 to Aquaculture
09 February, 2012 -

YSI’s most durable and easy to use handheld conductivity instrument has reached the market.

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AQUA 2012: Science responds to industry needs
07 February, 2012 -

As with all the events organised by the European and World Aquaculture Societies, our AQUA 2012 event in Prague in September will focus on how science plays a fundamental role in the development of the global aquaculture industry.

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The Scottish Salmon unveils expansion plans
06 February, 2012 -

The Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the next five years.

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SCOT GOV: SEAL LICENSING SYSTEM WORKING WELL
01 February, 2012 -

Following the introduction of new measures in 2011 to protect seals, including strict licensing conditions for seal shootings, indications are that the first year has worked well.

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Appeal judges cut penalties for two firms
31 January, 2012 -

TWO FIRMS fined after horror deaths at a Lorn fish farm had their penalties slashed almost in half by appeal judges last week.

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Fish growers served fresh ideas, current trends during annual conference Feb. 9-11
19 January, 2012 -

Aquaculture is an integral part of North Carolina’s economy, generating more than $50 million annually and supplying healthy, affordable protein options for consumers.

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Kofi Annan is keynote speaker for AquaVision 2012
19 January, 2012 -

Kofi Annan, for 10 years Secretary-General of the United Nations, will be the main speaker at AquaVision 2012, 11–13 June in Stavanger, Norway.

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Seafood Ecology Research Group study confirms Friend of the Sea is the best international multispecies standard for sustainable aquaculture
09 December, 2011 -

Friend of the Sea Absolute Performance Score, according to the Seafood Ecology Research Group study, was better than all major sustainable aquaculture schemes operating at international level:

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EWOS celebrates the one million tonne mark
22 November, 2011 -

THE global aquaculture company, EWOS is celebrating reaching one million tonnes of fish feed production in a year for the first time in its history.

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Agroittica Lombarda, world leader in Caviar production from farmed Sturgeon, confirmed Friend of the Sea
18 November, 2011 -

Calvisius Caviar (www.calvisius.it) and its farmed white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) from Agroittica Lombarda have recently passed their second full Friend of the Sea audit since their initial approval in 2008.

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Marine Harvest cautious over production
18 November, 2011 -

Marine Harvest CEO, Robert Riethmüller, has said the company will not expand in 2011 or in 2012 because of the Chilean health situation after the crisis caused by the virus of infectious salmon anemia (ISA) since 2007.

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Russia bans products from three Norwegian salmon producers
27 October, 2011 -

RUSSIA has banned products from three Norwegian farmed salmon and trout producers  - claiming that the country's veterinary service has found evidence of listeria in the fish.

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Canadian ministers issue joint ISA statement
25 October, 2011 -

The minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Keith Ashfield, and the minister of Agriculture and Agrifoods from Canada, Gerry Ritz, have issued a joint statement referring to the news on ISA virus findings in British Columbia, Canada.

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Farmed fish: Supermarkets say they comply to highest standards
19 October, 2011 -

THREE of Britain's leading supermarket chains have strongly defended their farmed fish buying policy, stating they comply to the highest standards.

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Fish farming industry defends itself against lice claims
19 October, 2011 -

SCOTLAND'S growing and commercially successful fish farming industry was today still baffled why it has suddenly come under the spotlight with government warnings that its activities may be curtailed.

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Marine Harvest updates trading performance
18 October, 2011 -

SEAFOOD giant Marine Harvest has released an update of its trading performance for the third quarter of 2011.

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STEVENSON FISHING GROUPS DIALOGUE
11 October, 2011 -

Encouraging interests to work together.

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OPPORTUNITIES IN AQUACULTURE TO BE HIGHLIGHTED TO SCHOOL CHILDREN
10 October, 2011 -

School children throughout Scotland are to learn about the wealth of career opportunities in fish and shellfish farming.

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Ronnie Leggett
Commerical Director appointed at The Scottish Salmon Company
05 October, 2011 -

The Scottish Salmon Company has appointed Ronnie Leggett as Commercial Director.

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SALMON FARM JOBS ADVERT GENERATES FLOOD OF APPLICANTS
04 October, 2011 -

Four new jobs advertised by The Scottish Salmon Company for its expanding operation on Harris attracted a flood of applicants.

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