About this book:

From the mist‑shrouded lochs of 1960s Scotland to the sushi counters of Tokyo and the salad bowls of New York, *The Salmon Set* traces how a once‑royal delicacy became the world’s most farmed fish. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the book reveals the daring pioneers—fishermen, scientists, and entrepreneurs—who turned a fragile wild resource into an industrial powerhouse, reshaping diets, economies, and coastlines along the way.

Each chapter peels back a layer of this complex saga: breakthroughs in breeding and feed, the boom of global export markets, the rise of aquaculture giants, and the fierce debates over sustainability, disease, and the fate of wild salmon. Readers will walk the tightrope between progress and peril, discovering how Scotland’s early experiments set a template that now feeds millions while challenging our notions of responsible food production.

Whether you’re a food lover, an environmental advocate, or a business strategist, *The Salmon Set* offers a compelling, balanced portrait of a fish that changed the planet—providing both inspiration and caution for the future of sustainable aquaculture. Dive in and discover how one nation’s bold gamble reshaped what ends up on our plates—and what it means for the seas we all share.