Scottish export success in the Japanese export market is the result of several decades in forging close relationships with Japanese buyers who recognise the premium quality of Scottish mackerel and its competitiveness in the international marketplace scotspelagicprocessors.com

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Scotland's major mackerel processors are embarking upon significant investment programmes to modernise infrastructure and increase processing and storage capacity, as well as add product value scotspelagicprocessors.com #scotland #mackerel

Mackerel is the number one UK fish catch in terms of both volume and value, and with its great flavour and high nutritional value, it is becoming increasingly popular as a value-for-money seafood choice for consumers. scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #UK

Mackerel is a versatile and tasty fish; the firm flesh is rich in healthy omega 3 fatty acids, as well as many essential minerals and vitamins. Current health advice is that everyone should be eating fish twice a week, one of which should be an oil-rich species, such as mackerel.

Brilliant as a main accompaniment to a salad, hot smoked mackerel is also ideal for making a tasty pate. scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #healthyeating

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Canned mackerel is the ultimate value-for-money kitchen cupboard staple, the canning process means the products are free from any noticeable bones. The fish is cooked, skinned, and packed into cans with a little oil, brine or sauce prior to sealing-in the goodness of the sea.

For those living on a tight budget, canned mackerel offer numerous recipe options for a healthy and nutritious meal. scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #healthyeating

Fresh mackerel fillets cook brilliantly in an air fryer - for example, sprinkle with cajun spices, then cook for just eight minutes to create a super-tasty meal. scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #recipe #healthyeating

Fresh mackerel works well with strong, spicy flavours and a touch of acidity - mackerel served with gooseberry sauce is a traditional dish. scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #healthyeating

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Mackerel, whether fresh, canned or smoked should be part of everyone's weekly shopping basket for health and affordability reasons, as well as for its great taste scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #healthyeating

Research by the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen found oily fish such as herring and mackerel caught in UK waters could provide 73% of the daily recommended intake of Omega-3 and 46% of Vitamin B12 scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #omega3

Scottish pelagic processors have a broad product portfolio that includes canned mackerel, smoked mackerel, kippers (smoked herring), fresh and frozen fillets, and marinaded herring. scotspelagicprocessors.com #pelagic #mackerel #kippers

Scottish processors recognise the need for responsible and sustainable management of pelagic fisheries, which is why they are an active and founding member of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group. scotspelagicprocessors.com #pelagic #fisheries

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The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association maintains a strong partnership with UK pelagic fishermen, who land their catch directly at our processing facilities. This collaboration plays a crucial role in supporting a significant part of Scotland's economy #pelagic #fishermen

In the last four years alone, Scottish mackerel exports to Japan have risen sharply from 2% of the total market to 20% - a trend that continues to increase scotspelagicprocessors.com #mackerel #exports #japan

Scottish North Sea herring is a real super-food - tasty, nutritious and harvested from a MSC certified sustainable fishery! scotspelagicprocessors.com #MSCcertified #SustainableSeafood #ResponsibleFishing #TraceableSeafood