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Tesco Halts Skye Fish Farm Over Welfare Concerns
31 Jan
Summary
- Tesco suspended a fish farm over claims of diseased fish.
- Salmon allegedly suffocated and dumped in a sea loch.
- Animal charity filmed alleged mistreatment at the farm.
Tesco has suspended operations at a fish farm located in Skye due to significant animal welfare concerns raised by the Green Britain Foundation.
The charity alleged that thousands of fish died after a disease outbreak last autumn. Their footage reportedly shows live salmon suffocating and diseased fish being dumped into a sea loch.
Bakkafrost Scotland, the farm operator, described the events at their Portree site as an "isolated occurrence" under challenging conditions. The company stated the site is now fallow and that they cooperated fully with the RSPCA.
Tesco emphasized their commitment to high welfare standards, immediately launching an investigation and suspending the farm after reviewing the concerning footage provided by the charity.
