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'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
Consumer group Which? has called the sale of jack mackerel, a cheaper, less nutritious species of fish, an example of "skimpflation".
September 12, 2026Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
The UN assessment of the state of migratory freshwater fish revealed an 81% decline in the last 50 years.
March 24, 2026Waitrose 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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'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves
Sales of fresh mackerel have also been suspended by some shops due to overfishing concerns A growing trend of supermarkets selling a cheaper, less nutritious alternative to tinned mackerel is an exam
Decline in migratory fish populations prompts fight for protection
Fish species that undertake mammoth migrations through rivers, lakes and ponds are facing a combined threat from dams, pollution and overfishing preventing them from reaching their breeding grounds.
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
Waitrose is to suspend sales of mackerel products due to concerns about overfishing. The supermarket said it would stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April, as well as tinned mack