Scottish salmon was today named as the UK’s top food export in 2023, following the publication of annual HMRC figures. Scottish salmon was today named as the UK’s top food export in 2023, following the publication of annual HMRC figures. Scottish salmon exports were far higher than the UK's second largest food export, Cheddar cheese, as well as other popular British products like lamb and beef. Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, said: “The demand for nutritious, low carbon Scottish salmon continues to grow at home and abroad. “The Scottish salmon sector is a bright spot in the Scottish and UK economies, and is ready to invest and create jobs.

Source: The Times February 18, 2024 17:43 UTC