North-east Atlantic mackerel

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Princes has welcomed improving mackerel stocks but warns unresolved management failures mean long-term sustainability risks remain for seafood buyers

12th October 2026

Mackerel stocks recover but risks remain

12th October 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

UK mackerel fishermen and processors have welcomed a doubling of recommended catches, while urging wider international management agreement

1st October 2026

Industry welcomes mackerel stock increase

1st October 2026

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has called on brands and retailers to take a proactive role in safeguarding small pelagic fish stocks.

12th March 2025

MSC urges action on pelagic fish

12th March 2025

INTERVIEWS

INTERVIEWS

Richard Williamson, new chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), said he is honoured to take on the new role and build upon the excellent work of the previous long-standing chair,…

7th August 2024

New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector

7th August 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The UK, Norway and the Faroe Islands have agreed quotas for North-East Atlantic mackerel.

19th June 2024

Trilateral deal on mackerel reached

19th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Following the recent setting of the total allowable catch (TAC) of North-east Atlantic mackerel for 2024, the Scottish mackerel sector is calling for renewed efforts to resolve the quota shares dispute.

7th November 2023

Scottish mackerel sector calls for quota dispute resolution

7th November 2023