BANGKOK, October 17, 2025 -- Thai Union Group today announced proactive plans to diversify its mackerel sourcing, taking a direct step to alleviate pressure on the at-risk Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock (Scomber scombrus).
Beginning in 2026, the company will shift its focus toward more abundant and sustainable mackerel species, such as Scomber colias. This move, part of Thai Union’s SeaChange® 2030 sustainability strategy, directly responds to new scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) urging for a significant reduction in catches of Scomber scombrus to protect the long-term health of the species.
Questions around this news
What changes is Thai Union planning for its mackerel sourcing?
The company says it will diversify its mackerel sourcing beginning in 2026, placing more focus on species it describes as more abundant and sustainable, including Scomber colias. The plan is intended to reduce pressure on the at-risk Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock, Scomber scombrus, and is part of its SeaChange 2030 sustainability strategy.
What is NAPA asking coastal nations to do?
The North Atlantic Pelagics Advocacy Group is calling on the coastal nations that manage the fishery to set catch quotas in line with scientific recommendations. The release says those nations are due to negotiate later in October 2025 and describes NAPA as a coalition of seafood businesses and organizations.
What is a fishery catch quota?
A catch quota is a limit on how much of a particular fish or other marine species may be caught in a defined fishery or period. Authorities may use quotas to manage fishing pressure, and they can allocate limits among countries, fleets, or individual operators.
In addition to its own sourcing changes, Thai Union continues to advocate for wider industry action as an active member of the North Atlantic Pelagics Advocacy Group (NAPA). NAPA, a coalition of seafood businesses and organizations, is calling on the coastal nations managing the fishery to set catch quotas that align with scientific recommendations during their negotiations later this month.
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