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Waitrose Bans Mackerel
- The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommended a 70% catch reduction for mackerel, and Waitrose will stop selling all mackerel by 29 April 2026.
- Mackerel stocks are at their lowest level in more than 20 years, prompting a shift to sustainable alternatives.
- Replacement options include smoked herring, smoked sea bass, and frozen sardines.
- The Marine Stewardship Certification ceased certifying mackerel in 2019.
