Herring (clupea harengus)
Our herring is caught in a sustainable fishery in the North East Atlantic, and is MSC-certified.
Herring are migratory fish. Our partner vessels fish in the North Sea east of the Shetland Isles from June to July, moving to the waters west of Scotland until September. Once caught, the herring are kept in seawater chilled to the optimal temperature, which preserves their freshness as they arrive in our factory. The Scottish herring fishery is carefully managed through the quota system and has received Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for environmental and sustainable fishing.
Standard Herring Products
Product
Sizes
Packing
Whole Round
Sizes are graded to meet customer specification
20kg cartons
Butterfly Fillet
(tail on or off)
6-10 pieces per kg / 8-12 pkg / 10-16 pkg / 12-18 pkg
20kg cartons
Deli Cut
(tail on or off)
6-10 pieces per kg / 8-12 pkg / 10-14 pkg / 10-16pkg
20kg cartons
Season
June to September
Fat Content
12-18%
Catching Area
FAO 27 in the North East Atlantic