There is a Hub in Edinburgh, now there is one in Cumbernauld! We at the British Trout Association are delighted that Scotland’s Food and Drink Hub initiative has had such a successful start.
May 14, 2012
Maximising Scottish seafood exports – a new initiative
BTA are excited by the announcement from the Scottish Government that a collaboration of Scottish seafood bodies is seeking to boost exports in largely untapped markets, with a focus on growing high-end sales in the Far East. In the announcement made at the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels, activities in emerging markets to maximise opportunities [...]
May 11, 2012
Queen’s Speech 2012
In the Queen’s Speech this week, Her Majesty announced that a draft Bill will be published to reform the water industry in England and Wales. The draft Water Bill would meet the remaining legislative commitments set out in the Water White Paper and will: Implement the Government’s package of retail and upstream market reforms. Allow complementary changes to Ofwat’s [...]
May 9, 2012
Sunshine on a plate – if not in the sky!
The days are getting longer, the garden is blooming and that much anticipated bottle of Pimm’s is just about ready to be brought out. Summer is definitely on its way so what better time to start thinking about tasty barbecue recipes to try out in the coming weeks and to make the most of the [...]
May 7, 2012
Trout in newsprint
The BTA office hope that we are not still the only people out there who remember eating fish and chips out of actual newspaper… However, regardless of how presentation of this classic British favourite has changed, we feel there is still something of a cultural connection between fish and newspapers and so for those of you [...]
May 4, 2012
Industry Production Figures
As a trade association, BTA are regularly asked for information on production figures for the UK trout industry, both with regard to volume and value. We all know that expression about lies and statistics (even if no one can agree who to attribute it to!) but we are lucky insomuch as we have an “official” record of [...]
April 20, 2012
Love your river – trout farmers do!
Rivers are the life blood to trout farming, and so we are pleased to see a new initiative announced by the Department for the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (
April 12, 2012
Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Eat Trout!
The fascination for trout extends far beyond the BTA office and we are delighted to see the coverage that trout fishing has been given by BBC 2′s excellent series “Our Food”, hosted by well known restaurant critic and columnist Giles Coren .
April 3, 2012
You could win a copy of ’50 Classic Trout Recipes’ by Jane Bamforth
To all budding cooks – do you have a family favourite trout recipe? Send us your original recipe, and we will feature the best in a future blog. All winning recipes will receive a copy of 50 Classic Trout Recipes by Jane Bamforth. If you are not such a dab hand in the kitchen, [...]
March 30, 2012
Drought Update: Preparing for a dry summer – protecting fish and wildlife
BTA would like to draw attention to this important issue, which is of particular relevance to fishery owners and restockers, but will be of interest to all members, and to anyone with an interest in the aquatic environment. Many of you may have been in contact with your local EA office directly, but should you not [...]
March 27, 2012
I love Paris, and trout, in the springtime!
If any city on Earth deserves the accolade “World Capital of Food” then surely it must be Paris? BTA are great fans of the new BBC cookery show The Little Paris Kitchen – if for no other reason than it reminds the current staff of their respective happy youth when living in the beautiful city!
March 27, 2012
It’s official – trout is good for you!
Calling all consumers, health professionals and food businesses! We are delighted to learn that the eatwell website is back up and running in Scotland. This fantastic resource provides lots of useful information on healthy eating options and nutrition on behalf of the Food Standards Agency in Scotland and represents official guidance on healthy eating and [...]
March 20, 2012
Extension to Deadline: Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill Consultation
An important announcement from the Government today for all those interested in the recent consultation document on proposals for an Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill in Scotland. Marine Scotland have extended the consultation period to allow comments of the Environmental Report and the Partial Business Regulatory Impact.
March 20, 2012
More time to cut Red Tape!
Our colleauges at DEFRA have just made us aware of the following good news – we have all been given some more time to respond to the Red Tape Challenge theme on Water and Marine.
March 20, 2012
52 reasons to try trout today…
Congratulations to Shara Routledge of Moffat Water Foods, who has been in touch to advise us of her brilliant idea for a new trout blog.
March 20, 2012
Finfish News: Winter / Spring 2012
Good to receive an update from our colleagues at CEFAS – the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science – they have just published their latest edition of Finfish News.
March 16, 2012
Fish: Recipes from the Sea – 30% discount offer
Many thanks to Phaidon Press for their generous 30 % discount on their new cook book – Fish: Recipes from the Sea. Highlighting simple and authentic Italian approaches to cooking fish and seafood, you’ll find plenty of culinary inspiration for all occasions. Packed with delicious recipes, there are six trout and four sea trout ideas for you to try. [...]
March 13, 2012
Water for Life
Without water, there would be no fish farming, and so anything that relates to Government water policy is given top priority by BTA.
March 9, 2012
Cutting through the Red Tape…
Dealing with Government “red tape” is nothing new to us at BTA – since our foundation we have been involved in lobbying to ensure a fair deal for our farmers, in what in the most heavily regulated farming sector in the UK.
March 7, 2012
Fish for our future
Great news just reported to us from our friends over at Seafood Scotland! Richard Lochhead MSP, Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has confirmed a further 3 years funding from Scottish Government for the “Seafood in Schools” project.
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