by SPSG | Aug 13, 2025 | News
The North Sea herring season is getting into full swing with around 15 Scottish boats now fishing and most of the rest of the fleet putting to sea shortly. So far, the fishery has taken place to the east of Shetland and Fair Isle. The fishing was slow to...
by SPSG | Jul 23, 2025 | News
International Fish Canners Ltd/Nor Sea Foods Ltd have made the following sourcing statement: “We source our mackerel from the North East Atlantic FAO Area 27, specifically UK waters. We are participating in the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) fishery...
by SPSG | Jul 21, 2025 | News
With the MSC certified North Sea herring fishery now underway, we have compiled some fascinating facts about this sustainable, delicious and nutritious fish. • The importance of the herring to Scottish society and its cultural and economic development is immense, with...
by SPSG | Jul 6, 2025 | News
An article in Vogue says tinned fish – such as mackerel – have many health benefits and is a convenient and affordable meal choice. The benefits the article lists include being rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and packed with other essential nutrients and a source of...
by SPSG | Jun 24, 2025 | News
The set up: bird scarers and auto-jiggers onboard Unity By Kirsty Bradley, Cefas Fisheries Scientist As the fish species with the highest annual landings in the UK by both volume and value, Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is an important commercial species....