Herring
Herring are caught between September and February each year. Catches are taken from the North Sea, the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea and Northwest of Donegal. Killybegs and Sean Ward (Fish Exports) Ltd are located centrally to all these prime fishing grounds ensuring optimum quality and minimal delivery times. Products produced include Whole Round Frozen, Herring Fillets and Herring Deli. All grades are produced according to customers demands and packed in 20KG cartons.
| Names | Herring, Clupea Harengus |
|---|---|
| Seasonal Period | August until December |
| Catching Method | Purse and Trawl |
| Fat Content | 15-19% in August rising steadily to 19-20% in July and then decreasing back to 10-12% by end of December |
| Products | Whole frozen herring, Machine cut herring flaps, Headed and gutted herring, Machine cut skinless herring fillets and Machine cut single herring fillets |
| Whole Fish Grading Sizes | To customer specification |
| Packaging | Whole Fish: 20Kg Printed cardboard cartons and high density plastic covering. |