Scottish salmon industry praises Highland public for support during Covid-19 coronavirus crisis
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THE salmon industry has thanked Highland communities for their unwavering support during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation (SSPO) said their members could not have made it through a hard 12 months without the collective support of the public, who have continued to choose Scottish salmon during the pandemic.
And, in order to spread their message of thanks as far as possible, the SSPO has taken out full page adverts in a host of national, regional and local newspaper titles.
Tavish Scott, the SSPO Chief Executive, praised the "close bonds that exist between Scotland’s salmon farmers and our farming communities, and the way everyone has pulled together to help the sector navigate the most difficult international crisis in its history".
He said: “These last 12 months have been hard. Businesses have suffered, health and care workers have been under extraordinary pressure and families everywhere have lost loved ones.
“Yet, through it all, Scotland’s island and Highland communities have shown remarkable resilience. As you have cared for the most vulnerable amongst us, you have extended that same hand of support to our sector.”
And he adds: “The results of this collective effort are clear: good fish health and great rates of growing fish through to harvest.
“Our farmers produced more than 800 million fresh, nutritious and healthy meals in the last year, helping Scottish salmon remain the UK shoppers’ fish of choice.
“Quite simply, we couldn’t do it without you. With your continued support, we can all look forward to better times ahead.”
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