Dossier
Mackerel
Coverage of Mackerel in the Nexus archive.
- Europe Opens a New Front in the Mackerel Wars
European nations including Norway, Denmark, Iceland, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Russia are disputing access to the world’s largest Atlantic mackerel supply, which is valued at over $1 billion annually, as stocks decline and countries use Russia’s pariah status to justify overfishing.
- Waitrose stops selling mackerel in all of its UK branches over sustainability fears
Waitrose has stopped selling mackerel in all of its UK branches due to sustainability concerns. The decision is driven by fears over the environmental impact of mackerel fishing. Waitrose aims to promote sustainable seafood practices.