Associated Sites
Wester Ross Fisheries - www.wrs.co.uk
"Scotland’s oldest independent fully integrated salmon farmer”
Wester Ross was established in 1977 and is now a fully integrated salmon farming company will all stages of the production process, from egg to fully prepared salmon fillet being undertaken by our staff. We currently employ 50 local people, with a seasonal increase to 60 people during the Summer.
Wester Ross operates freshwater farms and seawater farms on the North West coast and a processing facility in Dingwall; allowing next day deliver throughout the UK and Western Europe.
Wester Ross operate to the highest welfare standards, ensuring that all our farming activities meet the stringent requirements laid down by the RSPCA Freedom Food standards.
All operations minimise our environmental impact, and this will ensure that we are producing the finest quality Scottish Salmon in harmony with our natural environment.
We aim at meeting the stringent requirements of Scottish salmon smokers and discerning caterers throughout the UK and Export markets. Current export markets include Japan, Hong Kong, USA and Western Europe. All our salmon are fully traceable to eggs, and previous generations, carefully selected for their eating qualities.
Freedom Food - www.rspca.org
Concerned about farm animal welfare? So are we. That's why the RSPCA set up Freedom Food.
Freedom Food is the only UK farm assurance scheme dedicated to improving farm animal welfare.
Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) - www.ec.europa.eu
Throughout Europe there is an enormous range of great foods. However, when a product acquires a reputation extending beyond national borders it can find itself in competition with products which pass themselves off as the genuine article and take the same name.
This unfair competition not only discourages producers but also misleads consumers. That is why, in 1992, the European Union created systems known as PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) and TSG (Traditional Speciality Guaranteed) to promote and protect food products.
In the case of the PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) the geographical link must occur in at least one of the stages of production, processing or preparation. Furthermore, the product can benefit from a good reputation.
The Scottish Salmon Producer's Organisation (SSPO) - www.scottishsalmon.co.uk
The trade association for the salmon farming industry. With 95% of the tonnage of Scottish salmon production in its membership, SSPO represents the industry in political, regulatory and technical issues.
