Regal Springs Launches King Tilapia as Whitefish Alternative Amid Supply Constraints

Regal Springs CEO Graham Ellis unveiled the company's new King Tilapia product at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum (NASF), calling it a “significant step forward” for the whitefish category.

The launch comes as Regal Springs positions tilapia as a key fill-in amid ongoing supply constraints and quota reductions for other whitefish species.

The firm said King Tilapia is part of a broader push to align the industry around a formal tilapia standard. The initiative includes size and grading specifications...

PEIXE BR: Brazil Reaches 1M Ton Aquaculture Milestone Despite Tariff-Driven Export Headwinds

PEIXE BR, the Brazilian Association of Fish Farming, announced that Brazil's fish farming industry grew 58.6% in 2025, reaching a landmark 1 million tons of production. During that time, tilapia saw a notable 148.2% increase in production, cementing its top spot in the country.

The results stem from the 10th edition of the Brazilian Aquaculture Yearbook 2026, which was released on February 24.

“The results presented in this 10th edition demonstrate the strength and maturity of Brazilian fish farming...

US Vietnam Partnership Targets Tilapia Development and Soy Based Aquafeed Trade

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The news was announced during a meeting on January 13 in Hanoi between Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment, and a delegation from the US Embassy in Vietnam to discuss the implementation of the new US-Vietnam Aquaculture Value Chain Partnership.

Ralph Bean, agricultural counsellor at the US...

Pressure From Tilapia Producers Causes Federal Government to Suspend List of 444 Invasive Species

The federal government has temporarily suspended the preparation of the National List of Invasive Alien Species Present in Brazil. The decision was announced on Thursday (4) by the MMA (Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change).

In a statement, the ministry said that the stoppage seeks to broaden consultations with the economic sectors that use these species, in order to define appropriate measures and procedures to control their escape into the natural environment. Tilapia producers are the main opponents of the listing, which includes the fish...

Philippines Fisheries Output Down 7.5% in Q3

The country’s fisheries production fell by nearly a 10th in the third quarter of 2025 as weaker aquaculture harvests and lower municipal catches outweighed gains from commercial fishing.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) yesterday said total fisheries output from July to September reached 894,320 metric tons, down by 7.5 percent from 966,730 MT a year earlier.

“Decreases in production were noted in aquaculture, marine municipal fisheries and inland municipal fisheries. Meanwhile, commercial fisheries posted production increments during the quarter,” the PSA said...

Global Seafood Faces "Perfect Storm" of Tariffs and Risk, Rabobank Warns

The global seafood industry is amidst a period of profound disruption, according to the latest Rabobank report.

Seafood producers and exporters are being impacted by tariffs and geopolitical tensions, notably in Asia. Meanwhile, consumers in the Western part of the globe are facing increased prices and reduced availability of seafood staples.

“The seafood industry is navigating a perfect storm of trade barriers, geopolitical risk, and supply chain fragility,” said Gorjan Nikolik, Senior Global Specialist Seafood at RaboResearch. “Strategic diversification—both in sourcing and market access—is no longer optional...

New Opportunity for Vietnam's Tilapia Exports

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's visit to Brazil in July has opened the door for Vietnam's seafood industry, particularly tilapia exports.

After a temporary suspension due to concerns over the TiLV virus, the Brazilian market is now showing signs of reopening. With global demand for tilapia continuing to rise, the resumption of shipments to the South American nation is seen as a significant boost for Vietnam's tilapia on the world map.

According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), the global tilapia market...

Fish Industry Halts Exports, Delays Investments on Tariff Fears

Two weeks after the United States announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian products, uncertainty and losses are mounting in the fish industry, one of the hardest-hit sectors by the measure set to take effect on August 1. Importers have suspended purchases, shipments are en route to the U.S. without clarity on whether they will be subject to the new duty, and companies are already delaying investment plans.

Netuno, an importer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and owned by Brazilians, has suspended all purchases of Brazilian fish until...

Brazil Seafood Association Sounds Alarm Over Job Losses, Export Hit From US Tariffs

Brazil’s seafood industry is already feeling the fallout from President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 50% tariffs, warned Jairo Gund, executive director of the Brazilian fishing industry association (ABIPESCA), in a recent interview on local television.

The newly imposed 50% tariff created a massive headwind for Brazilian seafood exports to the US, as Expana reported earlier this month.

Abipesca highlighted that the tariffs would lead to significant losses for the aquaculture sector...

Mowi Rolls Out Fresh Seafood Offerings at South Florida Supermarkets

Salmon farmer Mowi ASA (Mowi) recently launched some of its fresh seafood offerings at Sedano’s Supermarkets across South Florida. With this roll-out, Sedano’s shoppers can now find fresh, pre-packed skin packs of Mowi’s Atlantic salmon varieties, as well as tilapia, tuna, and snapper from Mowi’s Marine Harvest line.

Sedano’s Supermarkets first began in 1962 as a single Hispanic supermarket in Hialeah, Florida. Since then, the food retail chain has expanded to 34 locations across the state.

For this roll-out, Mowi and Sedano’s teamed up to introduce a...

The Winding Glass: Seafood Trade Disruptions Reappear While Economic Headwinds Drive Prices Down

The economic collapse that many of us feared from the chaotic tariff policies of the Trump administration has not materialized—at least not yet. The seafood industry has shown a remarkable degree of resilience in the face of disruptive trade policy. But this should not be mistaken for invulnerability. The more pressing issue now is not tariffs but weakening consumer demand.

There are three reasons the anticipated tariff-induced disaster hasn’t occurred. First, there’s a deep political bias baked into how people perceive economic risks...

Taiwan: Tainan Makes First Tilapia Export to Singapore

The Tainan City Government helped local fish farmers expand overseas markets with the first export of five tonnes of tilapia to Singapore on Wednesday.

Mayor Huang Wei-che (黃偉哲) attended the shipment launch ceremony at the city's aquatic products processing and logistics center in Jiangjun District on Wednesday. He noted the tilapia products exported to Singapore include fish fillets, fish steaks, and ready-to-eat tilapia dishes, which will be supplied to restaurants and supermarkets, per CNA.

Taiwan’s tilapia exports primarily go to the US, Canada, and...

Dam Good Fish Rebrands with Hook, Wave and Color to Reel in Modern India’s Sustainable Eaters

MUMBAI -- Fishing for change just got literal. India’s seafood brand known for its wild-caught, chemical-free offerings, Dam Good Fish has cast its net wide with a bold new brand identity. The overhaul, revealed on 17 June 2025, signals a deeper commitment to sustainability, conscious consumption, and a seafood-first philosophy that’s as clean as the fish it sells.

This isn’t just a shiny new logo and color palette. The rebrand includes a redesigned website, sharper product storytelling, and visual elements that represent...

It's Time for Vietnamese Tilapia to Have a National Brand

Building a national brand and standards for the product 'Vietnamese tilapia – V-Tilapia' is expected to create a breakthrough for this product in the near future.

Remaining great potential

In addition to key export seafood products such as shrimp and pangasius, tilapia is emerging as a promising product in Vietnam's seafood industry. This is thanks to advantages in farming area, production output, and a network of processing plants dedicated to producing value-added products.

According to the Directorate of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Environment), between 2015 and 2024, the...

Vietnamese Seafood Exporters Voice Concerns Over 46% US Tariff

Vietnamese seafood companies are expressing worries about the impact of a 46% reciprocal tariff that the United States is set to impose on Vietnam goods from April 9, as seafood is expected to be one of the hardest-hit industries.

Vietnam is among the countries facing steep retaliatory tariffs from the United States, with a 46% rate, among the highest announced by President Donald Trump during a White House Rose Garden ceremony on Wednesday last week (U.S. time).

Truong Huu Thong, chairman of T&T Co., Ltd., a leading...

GSMC 2026: Whitefish Panel Discusses Reshuffling Supply Amid Cod Decline, Growing Pollock Momentum

At GSMC 2026, the Whitefish Panel, led by Expana’s own Angel Rubio and Paul Jewer, CEO of High Liner Foods, underscored a major reshuffling underway in whitefish supply as cod availability tightens globally. Panelists highlighted pollock's rising prominence, greater familiarity, and growing integration into consumer-facing menus, as cod faces persistent supply constraints and higher prices.

Rubio set the stage with data showing continued declines in global Atlantic and Pacific cod harvests over the past decade, driven by strong ongoing demand and constrained supply...

Fishermen and Fish Farmers in Matinha Win Fish Processing Plant

On Tuesday (16), Governor Carlos Brandão inaugurated the fish processing plant in the village of Itans, in Matinha, in the Maranhão lowlands. The inauguration marks a turning point for the local production chain, which now has the capacity to double the workers' profits from the sale of the processed product.

Brandão's agenda in the municipality was intense, including the signing of tax incentive decrees and the handing over of equipment and certificates.

The factory, the result of a partnership between the State Secretariat for Social Development (Sedes)...

Invasive Species and US Tariffs Add Pressure to Brazil’s Seafood Sector

Brazil’s tilapia sector is navigating another challenge after the National Biodiversity Commission (Conabio) labeled the fish species invasive. Meanwhile, US tariffs on Brazilian seafood, including tilapia, continue to squeeze export margins, compounding uncertainties for producers.

Tilapia is a cornerstone of Brazilian aquaculture, representing a significant share of the country’s farmed fish production. However, Conabio’s recent decision to classify tilapia as an invasive species has ignited alarm among producers and government bodies. The classification signals stricter controls and potential regulatory hurdles, threatening to disrupt one of Brazil’s most vital...

Targeted by US Tariffs, Brazilian Fish Faces Threat From Tilapia and Shrimp From China

The farmed fish sector in Brazil is trapped. Targeted by the 50% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, producers have decided to speed up their search for other destinations, such as China, to mitigate the effects of the surcharge. This move, however, could end up having the opposite effect to what was expected, say representatives of the sector.

Between July and August, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) exchanged a series of information with the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) on the...

University of Hawaiʻi Study: Saltwater Recirculation Systems Boost Tilapia Growth by 15%

A new study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is making waves in the world of sustainable seafood production. Researchers at the Tuahine Research and Education Center found that Mozambique tilapia, a popular aquaculture species, grows 15% faster in recirculating artificial saltwater systems than in traditional freshwater environments. 

The finding points to major implications for the future of aquaculture, especially in regions with limited access to water resources or that may have limited access in the future due to...

Regal Springs Introduces ASC-Certified Tilapia Tenders at Midwest Grocery Chains

Tilapia producer Regal Springs debuted its new Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labeled Golden Delights Tilapia Tenders in retail stores in multiple US states in the Midwest.

Consumers in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin can now find Regal Springs’ new premium tilapia range at Mariano’s Fresh Market in Illinois, Metro Market and Pick ’n Save in Wisconsin and at Kowalski’s Markets in Minnesota as of August.

The new products can go from freezer to plate in 20 minutes, featuring whole tenderloin and whole muscle protein fish tenders...

Brazil: Fish Sector Asks for Emergency Reopening of European Market and R$ 900 Million in Credit

Abipesca (the Brazilian Fishing Industry Association) has fired off emergency requests to the federal government in an attempt to minimize the impacts already caused by the 50% surcharge announced by US President Donald Trump. The increase has not yet come into force, which is expected to happen from August 1st, but it has already served to paralyze the sale of products between US importers and Brazilian producers.

On Friday (18), Eduardo Lobo, president of Abipesca and of the Sectorial Chamber for...

Zhanjiang Guolian Tilapia Export Unit Lands $13M Investment

Chinese seafood giant Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Development Co. has announced a RMB 95 million ($13 million) capital injection into its tilapia subsidiary, Guangdong Gourmet Aquatic Food Co., through the introduction of a new shareholder, Ocean Fund.

According to a notice published by Guolian, Guangdong Gourmet’s capital will jump from RMB 65.9 million to RMB 83 million. Ocean Fund will also hold a roughly 20% ownership stake in Guangdong Gourmet. The funds will be used to optimize and upgrade the company’s production capacity, as well as expand its marketing...

Kenyan Tilapia Farmer Victory Farms Joins ASC Improvement Program

Last week, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced that Kenyan tilapia farmer Victory Farms became the first tilapia farm in Kenya and across Africa to participate in an Aquaculture Improvement Project (AIP) under the ASC’s Improver Programme.

The vertically integrated farm spans 50 hectares in western Kenya’s Homa Bay and produces 18,000 tonnes of tilapia annually, from hatchery to table.

ASC explained the milestone as “a major step forward for responsible seafood farming on the continent,” underscoring the tilapia farmer’s...

Mexico Aims to Boost Tilapia Self-Sufficiency by 2030  

Mexico is aiming to achieve full self-sufficiency in tilapia production by 2030, according to an announcement from Julio Berdegué, Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. 

Berdegué shared the goal during “The Future of Tilapia in Mexico” forum, hosted by the National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca).  

Currently, Mexico’s aquaculture sector is made up of roughly 81,000 workers, with around 45,000 involved in tilapia production. Of those, 90% are small-scale operations. 

In 2024, tilapia production in Mexico exceeded 2.6 billion pesos. Looking ahead to 2025, the government plans to...

Regal Springs CEO Alois Hofbauer Steps Down After Five Years

Tilapia farmer Regal Springs announced that its CEO, Alois Hofbauer, will step down from his role after leading the company for five and a half years.

The move is effective June 20, and Hofbauer will transition his focus to his family business. He will stick around Regal Springs as Senior Advisor to the Board and the incoming CEO as the company seeks a seamless transition.

Graham Ellis will join the company and immediately take over as CEO. Regal Springs described its new CEO as a “proven leader...

In the Arizona Desert, a Farm Raising Fish Raises Questions About Water Use

Storks scatter, white against blue water, as Dan Mohring’s pickup truck rumbles down the dirt road. He’s towing a trailer full of ground-up beef, chicken, fish and nutrient bits behind him, ready to be shot out of a cannon into the ponds below.

It’s time to feed the fish.

Mohring fires up the machine and the food flies out in a rainbow arc. Then the water comes alive. Hundreds of thrashing, gobbling barramundi wiggle their way to the surface, all fighting for a...

Louisiana's Troy Carter and Clay Higgins Want to Let the FDA Destroy More Imported Seafood

WASHINGTON — Though they barely agree on anything politically, Democratic Rep. Troy Carter, of New Orleans, and Republican Rep. Clay Higgins, of Lafayette, came together in an attempt to heighten the regulatory wall protecting Louisiana’s seafood industry from foreign imports.

They introduced legislation Wednesday that gives the federal Food & Drug Administration additional powers to impound and destroy imported seafood found contaminated, adulterated or misbranded.

“This bill protects consumers from potential health risks and upholds the integrity of our food supply chain, while supporting Louisiana fishermen and..."