Salmon Farm Loses Royal Warrant Amid Cruelty Allegations
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Salmon farming firm Mowi Scotland has lost its Royal Warrant after 35 years. This follows allegations of “systemic cruelty” to fish at its Loch Harport farm on the isle of Skye,leading to its suspension from an RSPCA welfare scheme.
Key points:
* Cruelty Claims: The Green Britain Foundation released footage in March alleging 18 incidents of animal cruelty.
* RSPCA Suspension: Mowi’s farm was suspended from the RSPCA welfare scheme in May.
* Royal Warrant removal: The Royal Warrant Holders Association has not publicly stated the reason for the removal, but it has been confirmed that Mowi no longer holds the warrant.
* Mowi’s response: Mowi acknowledges being honored to have held the warrant but declined to comment on the Royal Household’s decision.
* Company Size: Mowi Scotland is a large employer in Scotland, with 1,500 staff and 48 farms producing over 68,000 tonnes of salmon annually.