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Healthy state of mackerel stock. Mackerel TAC advice up by 20%, underlining healthy state of the stock. The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has set its […]
North Sea herring fishery draws to a close. The UK North Sea herring fishery is now drawing to a close with most vessels expected to have finished their quota by […]
Growth in Norwegian mackerel exports to China. Demand for Norwegian mackerel from China is growing, according to the latest figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council. In August, 8,900 tonnes of […]
Increase in Norwegian herring and mackerel exports. Norway exported 13,700 tonnes of herring for NOK 185 million in July. The volume of herring flaps and herring fillets increased by a […]
Strong start for Icelandic mackerel season. The Icelandic mackerel fishing season has got off to a good start, according to Magnús Róbertsson, production manager at HB Grandi’s Vopnafjörður factory in […]
New trend in Japan and South Korea for convenience mackerel products. There is a new trend for consumers in Japan and South Korea to look for ‘convenience’ in the mackerel […]
Science sheds new light on mackerel fishery – The following article by Ian Gatt, chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, appeared in The Scotsman newspaper on 7 May Fisheries […]
Scottish processor launches new smoked mackerel product. Scottish processor Luss Smokehouse has launched beech smoked mackerel to their range. Using only three basic ingredients; mackerel, salt and beech smoke, the […]
Irish pelagic fishers welcome mackerel report. The Chief Executive of the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO), Seán O’Donoghue has welcomed a report which has vindicated the position taken by the KFO […]
Scots mackerel fishers welcome ICES report. Following the publication last week (4 April) by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of a report that reviews the […]
ICES mackerel advice. Reacting to the revised ICES figures for mackerel stocks in the north-east Atlantic, fishermen in Shetland today urged decision-makers to listen to the catching sector and not […]
Norwegian herring and mackerel exports see gains. Norway exported 106,000 tonnes of herring to a value of NOK 851 million during the first quarter of 2019. This is an increase […]
This recipe for Cured Mackerel with Japanese Seaweed involves absolutely no cooking, making this Asian delicacy a must try. Serves: 2 Skill level: Easy Peasy Recipe by: Billingsgate Seafood School Ingredients 2 mackerel […]
Why big is not bad in fisheries. In this opinion piece, Ian Gatt, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines how the Scottish pelagic fleet has a vital role in […]
Moroccan company achieves sustainable certification. Friend of the Sea has certified Moroccan company Cibel for its sustainable fishmeal and fish oil. This is one of the largest companies in Morocco, with […]
Norwegian herring exports fall but mackerel sees growth. According to the latest figures from the Norwegian Export Council, in January 2019, 33 300 tonnes of herring were exported with a […]
Disappointment over MSC mackerel suspension, but work in progress to evaluate and improve scientific assessment process. A grouping of northern European mackerel fishing organisations has expressed disappointment that Marine Stewardship […]
Busy time for Fraserburgh fishing fleet – Our picture here shows a busy scene comprising Fraserburgh’s small boat fishing fleet earlier this week, which appeared to be thriving when Fish […]
The latest advice on the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock, from Seafish, has highlighted that management action needs to be taken to reduce fishing pressure and ensure the long term sustainability […]
EU Faroes Deal to Maintain Fishing Balance – The recently signed EU and the Faroe Islands fisheries arrangement for 2019 will maintain the balance of fishing possibilities and the high […]
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