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Scottish mackerel sector calls for resolution to quota share dispute. Following the recent setting of the total allowable catch (TAC) of North-east Atlantic mackerel (and blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring) […]
Rural Affairs Secretary Challenges Waitrose on Scottish Mackerel Decision Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to Waitrose following their decision to discontinue selling mackerel. The letter reads: Thank you […]
Scottish pelagic sector disappointed over Waitrose move. Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors under the auspices of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) say they are extremely disappointed that supermarket chain Waitrose […]
Waitrose becomes first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns. Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to suspend mackerel sourcing, taking a decisive stand against overfishing to […]
Innovative pilot project develops traceability tool for Scottish pelagic fish. An innovative pilot project called ‘Catch to Batch’ has successfully developed tools to enhance the traceability of Scottish caught pelagic […]
Scottish pelagic fishermen respond to increase in landing target. Commenting on the news that the Scottish Government is to increase its economic link landing target of pelagic fish from 55% to […]
Scottish salmon accelerates entry into Korean market following UK–Korea free trade agreement. The market environment for Scottish salmon exports to South Korea is expected to improve significantly following the conclusion […]
Scotland’s rural Affairs Secretary welcomes Atlantic mackerel agreement. Welcoming the extended agreement from 3-4 between with the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway on measures to manage North-East Atlantic […]
Mackerel quota cut would have devastating impact on processing sector. The advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a 70% cut in the […]
New ‘Mackerel Industry Briefing Document’ from SPSG. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) has produced a new ‘Mackerel Briefing Document’ for stakeholders outlining the current facts behind the ongoing failure to […]
Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2024 The Marine Directorate has published the provisional Sea Fisheries Statistics for Scotland 2024. Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2024 contain summary provisional data on […]
UK-EU deal a betrayal to fishing sector The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) says today’s UK-EU deal is a betrayal of the fishing industry and the communities it supports. Ian […]
Scottish seafood makes its mark in Japanese market. Industry leaders to build on 10x growth in market share, as new mackerel deal launches. Seafood Scotland was among the industry leaders seeking […]
New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector. Richard Williamson, the new chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says he is honoured to take on the new […]
Boost for Scottish mackerel as demand from Japan soars. Scotland’s mackerel processing sector has been boosted by a surge in sales to Japan, with demand anticipated to grow further. According […]
Scottish pelagic data collection scheme paves way for a sustainable future. Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says the collaborative approach now […]
Good end-of-year mackerel fishery for Scottish fleet The Scottish mackerel fleet enjoyed a productive end-of-year fishery, with good sized shoals of fish encountered. The season started at the beginning of […]
Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022. A National Statistics publication that provides detailed information on the tonnage and value of landings, fishing vessel characteristics and employment. Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022 […]
Steady herring landings as Scots processing sector invests in the future. The North Sea herring fishery by the Scottish pelagic fleet is progressing well with the main activity on grounds […]
Scottish January mackerel fishery in full swing The traditional start-of-the-year mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet is progressing well, with boats reporting good marks of fish. Fishing commenced in early […]
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