Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns:
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
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Waitrose Halts Mackerel Sales Over Fishing ConcernsWaitrose will stop selling fresh and frozen mackerel from Scottish waters by April 29, 2026 to fight overfishing.
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- The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea highlighted unsustainable mackerel fishing due to insufficient international quotas.
- UK vessels landed more than 230,000 tonnes of mackerel in 2024, the highest catch of any fish species.
- A 48% catch reduction agreement in December was deemed inadequate by Waitrose.
- Starting May 2026, Waitrose will replace mackerel products with Marine Stewardship Council certified alternatives.
By suspending sourcing of mackerel at Waitrose, we are reinforcing our ethical and sustainable business commitments, acting to tackle overfishing and protect the long-term health of our oceans and this crucial fish.— Jake Pickering, head of agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries at Waitrose, in a statement about suspending mackerel sourcing to tackle overfishing.
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