Why did Tesco suspend its fish farm in Skye?

Tesco suspended its use of the fish farm in Skye due to allegations of diseased fish being dumped and salmon allegedly suffocating before processing.

What did the Green Britain Foundation allege happened at the fish farm?

The Green Britain Foundation alleged that diseased fish were dumped in a sea loch and live salmon were left to suffocate before being processed.

What is Bakkafrost Scotland's response to the allegations?

Bakkafrost Scotland called the events an "isolated occurrence" at their Portree site last autumn, stating the farm is now fallow and that they cooperated with the RSPCA.

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Tesco Halts Skye Fish Farm Over Welfare Concerns

31 Jan

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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 Halts Skye Fish Farm Over Welfare Concerns

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.