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Circle Seafoods Sets 2026 Alaska Seine Prices, Holds Pink Base at $0.61

Circle Seafoods announced its 2026 Southeast Alaska seine season base prices, setting pink salmon at $0.61 per pound, chum at $1.07 per pound, and sockeye at $2.50 per pound, with payments processed within weeks rather than months.

The company is maintaining its 2025 final pink price of $0.61 as the 2026 base, citing retail demand built through its Ultra Low Temp Pink Salmon Fillets, now available in 4,000 US stores, including Publix, Whole Foods, H-E-B, and Sprouts Farmers Market...

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Federal Court Battle Erupts Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits

A federal lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., has sparked a high-stakes legal battle over exempted fishing permits that dramatically extend recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic, pitting commercial fishing interests against state fisheries agencies and NMFS.

Commercial fishing groups led by the Southeastern Fisheries Association filed suit May 5 against Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and NMFS, seeking to block exempted fishing permits (EFPs) issued May 1 that allow Florida a 39-day recreational red snapper season starting May 22, and Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina...

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Red Lobster's Oldest Operating Restaurant to Close After 56 Years

Red Lobster will shutter its oldest continuously operating location on May 24, marking the end of a 54-year run for the Tallahassee, Florida, restaurant that opened in 1970.

The Tallahassee Democrat confirmed the closure on May 18 after speaking with the restaurant's manager and employees. Red Lobster verified the decision to ABC News the following day.

"This restaurant holds a special place in Red Lobster's history and has been a meaningful part of the community for decades," the company said in a statement...

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Seafood Nutrition Partnership Launches Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Challenge

Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is launching its Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Challenge, a 60-day push from June 20 to August 20 that asks participants to eat seafood at least three times a week which is the recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, while raising awareness and funds for SNP’s nutrition education work.

Individuals and teams can sign up and create fundraising pages through GiveLively, inviting friends, family and colleagues to join. New this year, SNP is encouraging “Progressive Parties” — virtual or in-person gatherings that...

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Canada Launches New Funding Call to Tackle Ghost Fishing Gear

The Canadian government is expanding efforts to tackle abandoned and discarded fishing gear in the country’s waters, announcing a new round of funding aimed at preventing and removing “ghost gear” from the marine environment.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has launched a new call for proposals under the Ghost Gear Fund, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson announced Wednesday. As outlined in Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, the federal government will invest $15 million over three years to strengthen efforts to prevent, locate, retrieve...

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In-Store Grocery Shopping Remains Strong Despite Digital Shift, FMI Report

Americans continue to prefer in-person grocery shopping, even as digital tools become more embedded in the experience, according to a new report from The Food Industry Association (FMI) developed with The Hartman Group.

The US Grocery Shopper Trends 2026 report found that consumers visit an average of 5.4 different grocery store banners each month as they search for different types of value, from bargain shopping to specialty products and entertainment-style experiences.

“In an effort to fulfill their unique definitions of value...

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Premier Lantz Announces Senior Staff Changes in Prince Edward Island Government

Premier Rob Lantz announced a series of changes to the senior management team within the Government of Prince Edward Island, naming new leadership for several key portfolios.

Brad Colwill has assumed the role of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Tourism, effective May 15, 2026.

In additional appointments, Jodi Zver has been named Deputy Minister of Finance and Affordability, while Jennifer Evans will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Innovation PEI. Both appointments are set to take effect...

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Bakkafrost Raises Harvest Guidance as Faroe Islands Offset Weak Scotland Results

Bakkafrost reported stronger first-quarter earnings for 2026, driven by record harvest volumes and lower farming costs in the Faroe Islands, while its Scottish operations remained under pressure.

The salmon producer posted operational EBIT of DKK 544 million for the quarter, up from DKK 505 million a year earlier. Revenues in the Faroe Islands rose to DKK 1.67 billion from DKK 1.4 billion, with operational EBIT climbing to DKK 572 million. Scotland generated revenues of DKK 443 million and recorded an operational...

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Icelandic Salmon Reports Near Break-Even Q1 as Operations Strengthen

Icelandic Salmon kept its 2026 harvest guidance unchanged at 21,300 tons after reporting a first-quarter result that was close to break-even, a clear improvement from the EUR 3 million loss recorded a year earlier.

The quarter was shaped by a difficult pricing environment and a harvest mix that weighed on margins. Achieved prices were EUR 0.69 per kg lower than in the first quarter of 2025, while smaller fish sizes dragged on price realization. The company also faced high costs on a large...

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