The Mackerel Industry Northern Sustainability Alliance (MINSA) has been trying to prove the fish\u2019s sustainability credentials since 2012.<\/p>\n
Assessment of the fishery lasted two years while scientists met to discuss the latest stock advance and quotas.<\/p>\n
Ian Gatt, coordinator for MINSA said: \u201cThis certification involved a truly unprecedented partnership approach and is a strong demonstration of the commitment of northern European pelagic fishermen to sustainable fishing and the responsible long-term management of the fishery.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe mackerel stock is in good shape and gaining the MSC ecolabel will confirm to consumers the sustainable nature of the fishery, which in turn will benefit fishermen and seafood processors throughout northern Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n
The majority of those certified today have been MSC certified in the past, but all seven MSC mackerel certificates were suspended in 2012.<\/p>\n
An increase in fishing was a result of a significant increase in the amount of mackerel caught by countries outside the certified fleets and the breakdown of international agreements aimed at managing the stock.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to further improve the management of the fishery and MINSA is involved in other initiatives to ensure these goals are achieved,\u201d said Mr Gatt.<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cMINSA is delighted to have worked with Acoura Marine through the assessment process of our most valuable fish stock. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Acoura through the annual audits of the fishery.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sainsbury\u2019s plans to be the first supermarket to have MSC labelled mackerel back in store.<\/p>\n
Ally Dingwall, Sainsbury\u2019s aquaculture and fisheries manager concluded: \u201cThis is great news for the fishing industry and our customers. As the leading retailer for sustainably sourced fish we\u2019re proud to be the first to have MSC certified mackerel back on shelves.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s such a versatile fish with great health benefits as it\u2019s packed with Omega-3.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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