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Scottish mackerel makes its mark in Japanese marketRead more +14 April 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish mackerel makes its mark in Japanese market

Scottish fishermen criticise downgrade in mackerel ratingRead more +09 April 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish fishing industry criticise downgrade in mackerel rating

Successful blue whiting season for Scottish fleetRead more +01 April 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Successful blue whiting season for Scottish fleet

Investiture for Ian Gatt CBERead more +07 March 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Investiture for Ian Gatt CBE

Scottish pelagic boats head to sea for blue whiting fisheryRead more +19 February 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish pelagic boats head to sea for blue whiting fishery

The reasons why kippers are good for youRead more +14 February 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

The reasons why kippers are good for you

Atlanto Scandian herring season for Scottish fleet gets underwayRead more +10 February 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Atlanto Scandian herring season for Scottish fleet gets underway

High quality Scottish mackerel in strong demand from marketsRead more +21 January 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

High quality Scottish mackerel in strong demand from markets

The reasons why canned mackerel is such a great food choiceRead more +16 January 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

The reasons why canned mackerel is such a great food choice

Eating Scottish caught herring and mackerel could help health and climateRead more +13 January 2025 By SPPA in SPPA News

Eating Scottish caught herring and mackerel could help health and climate

Tax changes a threat to business growth and stability, say Scottish seafood processorsRead more +15 November 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Tax changes a threat to business growth and stability, say Scottish seafood processors

Scottish autumn mackerel fishery now underwayRead more +22 October 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish autumn mackerel fishery now underway

Make mackerel your catch of the dayRead more +21 October 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Make mackerel your catch of the day

Scots pelagic fishers committed to reducing carbon emissionsRead more +23 September 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scots pelagic fishers committed to reducing carbon emissions

How co-sampling and self-sampling worksRead more +04 September 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

How co-sampling and self-sampling works

Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable futureRead more +27 August 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable future

Scottish pelagic data collection programme paves way for further collaborationRead more +19 August 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish pelagic data collection programme paves way for further collaboration

New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sectorRead more +05 August 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector

Time to put tasty Scottish 'silver darlings' on the menuRead more +17 July 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Time to put tasty Scottish ‘silver darlings’ on the menu

Naming ceremony for new Shetland pelagic trawlerRead more +09 July 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Naming ceremony for new Shetland pelagic trawler

New chair and vice-chair of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's AssociationRead more +25 June 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

New chair and vice-chair of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association

UK agrees deal on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe IslandsRead more +24 June 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

UK agrees deal on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe Islands

Ian Gatt made a CBE for services to Scottish fishingRead more +15 June 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Ian Gatt made a CBE for services to Scottish fishing

Kippers are the herring aid for health and tasteRead more +29 April 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Kippers are the herring aid for health and taste

Boost for Scottish mackerel as demand from Japan soarsRead more +17 April 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Boost for Scottish mackerel as demand from Japan soars

Pelagic fish in diet bring immense benefits, says new studyRead more +10 April 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Pelagic fish in diet bring immense benefits, says new study

Innovation and circumstance - the evolution of the Shetland pelagic fleetRead more +05 March 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Innovation and circumstance – the evolution of the Shetland pelagic fleet

Investment by Shetland pelagic fleet nets environmental benefits 1Read more +29 February 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Investment by Shetland pelagic fleet nets environmental benefits

Quality and sustainability at heart of Scottish pelagic processing operationRead more +26 February 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Quality and sustainability at heart of Scottish pelagic processing operation

Good start of the year mackerel fishery for Scottish fleetRead more +23 February 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Good start of the year mackerel fishery for Scottish fleet

Scots pelagic fishermen urge Coastal States to focus on more equitable quota sharesRead more +19 January 2024 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scots pelagic fishermen urge Coastal States to focus on more equitable quota shares

Scottish pelagic data collection scheme paves way for a sustainable futureRead more +13 December 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish pelagic data collection scheme paves way for a sustainable future

Good end-of-year mackerel fishery for Scottish fleetRead more +30 November 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Good end-of-year mackerel fishery for Scottish fleet

SPSG sustainability work highlighted in MSC filmRead more +16 November 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

SPSG sustainability work highlighted in MSC film

The comeback kipperRead more +06 November 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

The comeback kipper!

Scottish mackerel sector calls for resolution to quota share disputeRead more +06 November 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish mackerel sector calls for resolution to quota share dispute

Scottish pelagic fishers and Cefas sign MoU to work together on scientific researchRead more +01 November 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish pelagic fishers and Cefas sign MoU to work together on scientific research

New Chris Andra orderedRead more +12 October 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

New Chris Andra ordered

New video on Scottish pelagic industry-science data collection programmeRead more +26 September 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

New video on Scottish pelagic industry-science data collection programme

New Quantus orderedRead more +11 September 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

New Quantus ordered

The Fatter the BetterRead more +22 August 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

The Fatter the Better?

Steady herring landings as the processing sector invests in the futureRead more +02 August 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Steady herring landings as the processing sector invests in the future

Lerwick project will benefit Scottish pelagic sectorRead more +18 July 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Lerwick project will benefit Scottish pelagic sector

The Courier and the Press & Journal recently carried a major feature on sustainably caught North Sea herring, along with some recipesRead more +17 July 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

These Silver Darlings are nutritional gold!

Tasty, healthy-to-eat and sustainable - new herring season gets underway!Read more +12 July 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Tasty, healthy-to-eat and sustainable – new herring season gets underway!

Read more +15 June 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Latest scientific assessment shows North Sea herring stock to be in great shape

The road to incorporating Scottish pelagic industry data in science for stock assessmentsRead more +25 May 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

The road to incorporating Scottish pelagic industry data in science for stock assessments

Scottish fishing group calls out MCS advice to avoid eating mackerelRead more +05 April 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish fishing group calls out MCS advice to avoid eating mackerel

Blue whiting fishery for Scots fleet progressing wellRead more +03 April 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Blue whiting fishery for Scots fleet progressing well

The important role blue whiting can play in global food securityRead more +21 February 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

The important role blue whiting can play in global food security

Successful start-of-the-year fishery for Scottish mackerel fleetRead more +15 February 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Successful start-of-the-year fishery for Scottish mackerel fleet

Using fishing industry data and knowledge as a contributor to marine scienceRead more +03 February 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

Using fishing industry data and knowledge as a contributor to marine science

January mackerel fishery in full swingRead more +16 January 2023 By SPPA in SPPA News

January mackerel fishery in full swing

Agreement reached on NE Atlantic mackerel catch for 2023Read more +08 December 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Agreement reached on NE Atlantic mackerel catch for 2023

Busy autumn mackerel fisheryRead more +14 November 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Busy autumn mackerel fishery

North Sea Herring Fishery honoured in MSC UK Sustainable Seafood AwardsRead more +21 October 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

North Sea Herring Fishery honoured in MSC UK Sustainable Seafood Awards

Mack the most of the superfood of our seasRead more +11 October 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Mack the most of the superfood of our seas

Read more +06 October 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish Strategy for Seafood published

Scottish mackerel gets star billing in Chef & Restaurant magazineRead more +03 October 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish mackerel gets star billing in Chef & Restaurant magazine

New Artemis joins the Scottish pelagic fleetRead more +03 October 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

New Artemis joins the Scottish pelagic fleet

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIRead more +09 September 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Scottish mackerel and herring processors call for urgent action on soaring energy costsRead more +31 August 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish mackerel and herring processors call for urgent action on soaring energy costs

Oatcakes topped with Mackerel PâtéRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Oatcakes topped with Mackerel Pâté

Mackerel with Squid_ Savoy Cabbage and Smoked BaconRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel with Squid, Savoy Cabbage and Smoked Bacon

Mackerel MummiesRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel Mummies

Warm Mackerel Salad on Toast with Mustard DressingRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Warm Mackerel Salad on Toast with Mustard Dressing

Mackerel and Sun-dried Tomato ToastRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel and Sun-dried Tomato Toast

Mackerel in Tomato Sauce Bhajis 2Read more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel in Tomato Sauce Bhajis

Mackerel and piccalilli wrapRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel and piccalilli wrap

Mackerel with Bombay Potatoes and Fried EggRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel with Bombay Potatoes and Fried Egg

Tom Yum Mackerel SoupRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Tom Yum Mackerel Soup

Herring with Crispy OatmealRead more +19 August 2022 By SPPA in Recipes

Herring with Crispy Oatmeal and Mustard Sauce

Put super tasty North Sea herring on the menu this summerRead more +01 August 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Put super tasty North Sea herring on the menu this summer

Scottish pelagic fishermen condemn unilateral quota increases by Norway and FaroeRead more +27 June 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish pelagic fishermen condemn unilateral quota increases by Norway and Faroe

How Scottish pelagic fishers and scientists are working together for a sustainable futureRead more +21 June 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

How Scottish pelagic fishers and scientists are working together for a sustainable future

Scots skipper writes to PM asking why Russian freezer trawlers are allowed to fish in UK shared zone with FaroesRead more +02 May 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scots fisherman writes to PM asking why Russian freezer trawlers are allowed to fish in UK shared zone with Faroes

Scots pelagic fishers condemn Russia-Faroe blue whiting arrangementRead more +21 April 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scots pelagic fishers condemn Russia-Faroe blue whiting arrangement

Pelagic Industry Briefing Document to ensure informed opinion of the sectorRead more +05 April 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Pelagic Industry Briefing Document to ensure informed opinion of the sector

Working together to manage Scotland's fish stocksRead more +22 March 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Working together to manage Scotland’s fish stocks

Charity at loggerheads with regulator over net exportsRead more +25 February 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

Charity at loggerheads with regulator over net exports

A mackerel fishing trip by the ResoluteRead more +26 January 2022 By SPPA in SPPA News

A mackerel fishing trip by the Resolute

UK-Norway fisheries agreement for 2022Read more +22 December 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

UK-Norway fisheries agreement for 2022

A fishing trip on the ResoluteRead more +20 December 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

A fishing trip on the Resolute

SPFA welcomes agreement on UK-EU-Norway herringRead more +14 December 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

SPFA welcomes agreement on UK-EU-Norway herring

New strategic partnership between SPFA and Shetland UHI will boost pelagic fish stock scienceRead more +25 November 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

New strategic partnership between SPFA and Shetland UHI will boost pelagic fish stock science

The low carbon footprint of the Scottish mackerel and herring fisheryRead more +09 November 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

The low carbon footprint of the Scottish mackerel and herring fishery

SPSG produces Fact Sheet on NE Atlantic mackerelRead more +08 November 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

SPSG produces Fact Sheet on NE Atlantic mackerel

Dr Steven Mackinson to deliver this year's Buckland LectureRead more +21 October 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Dr Steven Mackinson to deliver this year’s Buckland Lecture

Scottish mackerel and herring - a low carbon footprint food resourceRead more +23 August 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish mackerel and herring – a low carbon footprint food

Lunar Bow named as New Pelagic Boat of the YearRead more +11 August 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Lunar Bow named as ‘New Pelagic Boat of the Year’

A diet with more fish fats can reduce migraine headachesRead more +08 July 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

A diet with more fish fats can reduce migraine headaches

Delicious, sustainably harvested Scottish North Sea herring now in seasonRead more +07 July 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Delicious, sustainably harvested Scottish North Sea herring now in season

Scottish scientists sample mackerel eggs in Arctic CircleRead more +05 July 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish scientists sample mackerel eggs in Arctic Circle

Read more +29 June 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

The comeback kipper

Advocacy group alarmed at Norway mackerel quota grabRead more +10 June 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Advocacy group alarmed at Norway mackerel quota grab

Scottish herring - the super-food of our seasRead more +09 June 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish herring – the super-food of our seas

Read more +02 June 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish fishermen urge halt to sourcing of Norwegian and Faroese mackerel

Stuffed-HerringRead more +05 May 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Stuffed Herring

Fresh-Herrings-in-Amalfi-Lemon-Read more +28 April 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Fresh Herrings in Amalfi Lemon

Baked-Herring-with-Lemon-and-Tomatoes-Read more +21 April 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Baked Herring with Lemon and Tomatoes

Mackerel SaladRead more +14 April 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel Salad

Mackerel Pâté on KrisprollsRead more +07 April 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel Pâté on Krisprolls

Scottish herring fishermen pioneer new science workRead more +06 April 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish herring fishermen pioneer new science work

Fresh Mackerel on ToastRead more +31 March 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Fresh Mackerel on Toast

Mackerel and Cheese Tarts with Mackerel SaladRead more +24 March 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Mackerel and Cheese Tarts with Mackerel Salad

Grilled Mackerel BruschettaRead more +17 March 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Griddled Mackerel Bruchetta

Norwegian salmon farmer opts for new underwater camera systemRead more +11 March 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Analysis reveals health benefits of eating oily fish

Grilled Fillet of Mackerel with a Parsley and Spring Onion DressingRead more +10 March 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Grilled Fillet of Mackerel with a Parsley and Spring Onion Dressing

Greek Smoked Mackerel SaladRead more +03 March 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Greek Smoked Mackerel Salad

BBQ MackerelRead more +24 February 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Barbecued Mackerel

Smoked Mackerel, Avocado, Mozzarella and Sun-Blushed Tomato SaladRead more +17 February 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Smoked Mackerel, Avocado, Mozzarella and Sun-Blushed Tomato Salad

Smoked mackerel and Greek saladRead more +10 February 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Smoked Mackerel and Greek Salad

Smoked Mackerel Salad WrapRead more +03 February 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Smoked Mackerel Salad Wrap

Start of the year Scottish mackerel fishery winds-upRead more +02 February 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Start of the year Scottish mackerel fishery winds-up

Eating oily fish in childhood can cut risk of developing asthmaRead more +01 February 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Eating oily fish in childhood can cut risk of developing asthma

Miso mackerel poke bowlRead more +27 January 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Miso Mackerel Poke Bowl

New study finds Scottish pelagic fisheries have low carbon footprintRead more +25 January 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

New study finds Scottish pelagic fisheries have low carbon footprint

Smoked Mackerel Baked PotatoRead more +20 January 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Smoked Mackerel Baked Potato

Savoury Bread and Butter PuddingRead more +13 January 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Savoury Bread and Butter Pudding

Winter mackerel fishery now underwayRead more +08 January 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Winter mackerel fishery now underway

Scots mackerel fishermen band together for Covid testingRead more +07 January 2021 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scots mackerel fishermen band together for Covid testing

Poppy Seed HerringRead more +06 January 2021 By SPPA in Recipes

Poppy Seed Herring

Scottish end-of-the-year mackerel fishery successfully completedRead more +30 November 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish end-of-the-year mackerel fishery successfully completed

Read more +30 October 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Herring fishermen embrace scientific research

The important economic contribution of our pelagic sectorRead more +11 September 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

The important economic contribution of our pelagic sector

New drug derived from herring prevents heart diseaseRead more +31 August 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

New drug derived from herring prevents heart disease

Charisma herring surveyRead more +24 August 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Charisma herring survey

The super-food in our seasRead more +16 June 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

The super-food in our seas

First herring of the year at PeterheadRead more +11 June 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

First herring of the year at Peterhead

Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheriesRead more +06 May 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheries

Mackerel and herring a great source of Vitamin D during pandemicRead more +09 April 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Mackerel and herring a great source of Vitamin D during pandemic

Scottish fleet successfully completes annual blue whiting fisheryRead more +06 April 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish fleet successfully completes annual blue whiting fishery

Anyone for gin and tonic mackerelRead more +02 April 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Anyone for gin and tonic mackerel?

Mackerel fishery now in full swingRead more +30 January 2020 By SPPA in SPPA News

Mackerel fishery now in full swing

Time to break impasse on international mackerel managementRead more +18 December 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Time to break impasse on international mackerel management

Scottish mackerel catchers and processors call for swift international agreement to ensure sustainability of the stockRead more +21 November 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish mackerel catchers and processors call for swift international agreement to ensure sustainability of the stock

Great quality mackerel now being landed by Scottish fleetRead more +18 October 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Great quality mackerel now being landed by Scottish fleet

Make delicious mackerel part of your weekly shopRead more +17 October 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Make delicious mackerel part of your weekly shop

Mackerel stock in good shapeRead more +03 October 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Mackerel stock in good shape

Seafood WeekRead more +02 October 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Make delicious, sustainable mackerel your fish of choice for Seafood Week

MINSA-Fact-SheetRead more +17 September 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

MINSA fact sheet on mackerel MSC suspension

Scottish pelagic fishermenRead more +12 September 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish pelagic fishermen spearhead marine research

North Sea herring fisheryRead more +05 September 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

North Sea herring fishery draws to a close

Pelagic fishermen to donateRead more +02 September 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Pelagic fishermen to donate £100,000 to MRI Scanner Appeal

Scottish North Sea herringRead more +08 August 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Tasty, healthy-to-eat and sustainable – new herring season gets underway!

Scottish summer herring ticksRead more +24 July 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Scottish summer herring ticks all the right boxes

science with industry initiativesRead more +19 July 2019 By SPPA in SPPA News

Science with industry initiatives

Read more +22 July 2016 By sppa-admin in SPPA News

Iconic Scottish mackerel fishery achieves prestigious Marine Stewardship Council ecolabel

Read more +22 July 2016 By sppa-admin in SPPA News

Appointment of marine scientist by Scottish pelagic fishing group will boost fish stock conservation

Read more +22 July 2016 By sppa-admin in SPPA News

Tasty, nutritious and sustainable – new herring season gets underway!

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