Herring
Herring is a vital oily fish in the UK and Irish seafood industry, primarily caught in the North Sea, West of Scotland, and Irish Sea. It supports significant commercial fisheries.
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Seasonality
Peak seasons vary by stock, but generally, North Sea herring is abundant from late summer to autumn. Spawning closures are in place to protect stocks.
Sustainability
Many herring stocks in UK/Irish waters are MSC certified, indicating good stock health. Buyers should always check specific stock certifications.
Culinary Uses
Popular for smoking (kippers), pickling, and fresh consumption. It's a versatile fish used in traditional UK dishes and modern cuisine.
UK & Ireland Industry
Key landing ports include Peterhead, Lerwick, and Killybegs. Significant volumes are processed for domestic and export markets, especially smoked products.
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North West Ipswich, Akenham
Harbour Herring Co Limited is a retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores company based in North West Ipswich, Akenham, UK.
Killybegs, Donegal
Major fish processing operation based in Killybegs, Ireland's largest fishing port.
Mousehole, Cornwall
Catch and sell directly to trade and public. Mackerel, Brown Crab, Skate, Spider Crab, Hake, Herring, Lobster, Cod, Ling, Pouting, Sea Bass, Red Mullet, Gurnard, Turbot, Monkfish, Haddock, Brill, Whiting, Pollock, Plaice, Dab, Ray, Lemon Sole, Dover Sole.
Lerwick, Shetland
Pelagic fish processing facility in Lerwick, handling herring and mackerel from the North Atlantic.
Herringthorpe, Ravenfield, Thrybergh
Unity Aquatics Ltd is a retail sale of fish, crustaceans and molluscs in specialised stores company based in Herringthorpe, Ravenfield, Thrybergh, UK.
Birmingham, West Midlands
Wholesale suppliers of white fish, cod, haddock, black sea bream, coley, Dover sole, gurnard, grey mullet, hake, halibut, dog fish, john dory, lemon sole, monk fish, red mullet, plaice, red sea bream, skate, turbot, whiting, herring, mackerel, sardines, salmon, sea trout, trout, marlin, tuna, swordfish, shark, snapper, tilapia, cockles, mussels, brown crab, spider crab, langoustine, lobster, rock lobster, mussels, octopus, oysters, prawns, scallop, shrimp, squid, whelk and smoked fish products.