Tesco Halts Skye Salmon Supplies From Bakkafrost Amid Welfare Abuse Claims

Tesco halts Skye salmon supplies from Bakkafrost amid welfare abuse claims

Tesco has halted salmon supplies from Bakkafrost Scotland’s Portree farm on the Isle of Skye after allegations of poor fish welfare surfaced, triggering an investigation into practices at the site and across parts of the salmon sector. The suspension affects salmon destined for the retailer’s premium ranges and comes amid growing public and political concern about the environmental and welfare impact of intensive aquaculture in Scottish waters. …

Salmon scandal as Tesco suspends farm hit by dumping allegations

Tesco suspends Skye salmon farm following welfare allegations. Tesco has suspended its use of a salmon farm on Skye after allegations that diseased fish were dumped in a sea loch and live salmon were left to suffocate before processing. The retailer said the suspension followed footage published by the Green Britain Foundation, which claimed the [...]