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Fish producers warn of threat to fleet from dramatic hike in Scotland-only pelagic landing target. Scotland’s largest fish producer organisation has accused the Scottish Government of mounting a direct attack […]
Four-party mackerel agreement sidelines EU, rewards overfishing and creates unlevel playing field. The EU fishing industry is deeply disappointed by the partial mackerel sharing arrangement agreed between the UK, Norway, […]
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 […]
Good abundance of mackerel for Scottish fishery this Autumn. The end-of-year Scottish mackerel fishery is progressing well with boats finding an abundance of fish that are well spread over a […]
Warm smoked mackerel pasta with caraway & horseradish beetroot. Another dish packed full of omega 3 and easily assembled. Recipe courtesy CJ Jackson, Great British Seafood Revival – merlinunwin Prep and cooking […]
Critical need for mackerel sharing arrangement, EU mackerel still a responsible choice. At the start of the next round of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, the EU fishing industry urges […]
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 […]
Mackerel prices surge 20% in Korea amid stock depletion. The price of Norwegian frozen mackerel in the Korean market surged sharply in week 34 of 2025. For 20kg cartons of […]
Braised mackerel. Simple and quick yet delicious braised mackerel with radish and potatoes – all cooked in one pot! Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway Prep and cooking time: 20-30 minutes Serves: […]
South Korea’s frozen mackerel imports soar 51% in H1 2025 compared to last year. According to statistics, the cumulative frozen mackerel import volume from January to June this year totalled […]
South Korean frozen mackerel market surges in May 2025: Imports up 47%, value soars 75% amidst price stabilisation. Norway dominates supply as mackerel becomes second most imported seafood species. South […]
EU fishing industry denounces NGO advice to stop buying mackerel fished by EU fleet. The EU fishing industry laments and criticizes this week’s ill-informed decision by several fish consumption guides in […]
Seamless shipment of mackerel from Scotland for Danish processor The BIP Centre in the Danish Port of Hirtshals has provided the gateway for a first shipment of Scottish mackerel to […]
Has Norway forgotten its most important pantry? Author: Researchers Inger Aakre, Rita Hannisdal, Maria Wik Markhus, Quang Tri Ho and Research Manager Amund Måge Several hundred thousand tons of herring […]
Eating Scottish caught herring and mackerel could help health and climate. Scientists who have calculated the UK’s “lost” nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a […]
Mackerel with tomato pasta. Try this easy and delicious spaghetti with healthy and flavoursome mackerel! Prep and cooking time: 20-30 minutes Serves: 4 Skill level: Easy Recipe courtesy Seafood from […]
Outcome of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring. Consultations between the Coastal States and Fishing Parties in the North-East Atlantic: the UK, EU, Norway, Iceland, the Faroe […]
NE Atlantic coastal states reach agreement on key pelagic TACs. The delegations of the European Union, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and the United Kingdom (coastal states) reached an […]
Scottish autumn mackerel fishery now underway. The traditional end-of-the-year autumn mackerel fishery is now underway with Scottish boats reporting good marks of fish on grounds to the east of Shetland. […]
Stuffed mackerel with bearnaise sauce. Did you know that mackerel is also the perfect fish for a homemade luxury meal? Try out this juicy recipe! Recipe courtesy Seafood from Norway […]
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