January 23, 2026
Diversify Your Fish Basket to Woo New Markets: From Rohu, Catla to Scampi, Tilapia, Pangasius
Given recent challenges in seafood exports due to tariff uncertainty and the impact of climate change, the Union Fisheries Ministry is advising States and the fishing industry to diversify their markets and their produce, to reduce the risk of disease and appeal to global customers.
In a recent meeting with State fisheries departments, farmers, fish workers, processors and exporters, the Ministry urged them to cultivate a wider range of species and adopt the latest farming practices, such as...
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Diversify Your Fish Basket to Woo New Markets: From Rohu, Catla to Scampi, Tilapia, Pangasius
Given recent challenges in seafood exports due to tariff uncertainty and the impact of climate change, the Union Fisheries Ministry is advising States and the fishing industry to diversify their markets and their produce, to reduce the risk of disease and appeal to global customers.
In a recent meeting with State fisheries departments, farmers, fish workers, processors and exporters, the Ministry urged them to cultivate a wider range of species and adopt the latest farming practices, such as...
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Winding Glass: Section 301 Tariffs Set to Permanently Twist Seafood Trade
The recent headline that section 301 seafood tariffs will reach $2.9 billion does not tell the industry story. The headline number is the result of an 11.4% blended tariff calculation applied to the value of goods shipped by 60 targeted countries to the US in 2025. That is one result of the Section 301 forced-labor duties proposed by the US Trade Representative on June 2. It is more than the roughly $2.2 billion importers paid last year, most of it under the IEEPA tariffs the Supreme...
Full Story »ANALYSIS: Tight Pacific Halibut Supply Conditions Continue to Shape the Market
The Pacific halibut market has remained firm through the early months of the 2026 season, with prices holding near the elevated levels reached at the close of 2025. Support continues to come from an exceptionally tight supply outlook, as the 2026 coastwide quota of 29.33 million pounds represents the lowest total allowable catch in the fishery’s more than 100-year history. Even so, signs of price fatigue have begun to surface, as buyers show greater resistance to historically high Pacific halibut values...
Full Story »ANALYSIS: Argentina Squid Exports Surge 43.5% YTD, China Accounts for Majority of Growth
The Illex squid (Illex argentinus) 2026 season began in January, and according to market participants, catches in Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South Atlantic Ocean have been successful. The latest report from Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries indicates cumulative landings from January 1 to May 26 totaled 187,762 MT, up 2.4% from 183,324 MT in the same period in 2025 (Figure 1)...
Full Story »Peru Extends Fishing Ban Indefinitely as Global Fishmeal Output Plunges 26%
Peruvian authorities have extended the current fishing ban beyond its June 10 deadline with no termination date announced, covering the maritime area from Peru's northern border to 16°00′S latitude.
The indefinite extension reflects ongoing Coastal El Niño conditions, with warm waters and a high share of juvenile fish indicating a dispersed biomass. The Vice-Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture may lift the measure in full, in part, or gradually, based on IMARPE's scientific assessments and updated biological, fishing, and environmental conditions...
Full Story »Half of US Seafood Consumers Say Oceans Can Still be Saved, MSC Survey Finds
Half of US seafood consumers believe the world’s oceans can be saved from irreparable damage over the next 20 years, according to new consumer research commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council.
The findings, released for World Ocean Day, are part of a GlobeScan survey of more than 20,500 seafood consumers globally and point to rising optimism and stronger engagement with sustainability claims in the US market.
Among US respondents, 51% said they believe the oceans will be saved from irreparable damage within...
Full Story »UK Salmon Sales Surge to £1.6 Billion as Summer World Cup Drives Demand
New data shows that sales of the United Kingdom's favorite fish — salmon — increased in volume by 8.5 percent and in value by 7.3 percent in the year ending March 30. The figures show more than 81,000 tonnes of salmon were sold in the 12 months to March.
Even as overall fish sales have remained largely unchanged, salmon continues to grow strongly.
The figures come as families turn to lighter, healthier meals over the summer, with salmon well suited to barbecues, salads, simple dinners, and World Cup...
Full Story »Russian Pollock Roe Auction Keeps Prices Stable for Busan Auction
The auction for this season's new production of frozen Russian Pollock roe in Busan, South Korea, began in March as usual and largely concluded by the end of May. According to trading company sources, this season's production volume is estimated at 30,000 to 31,000 tons for January to April, about 5,000 tons lower than the previous season, Minato Shimbun reported.
The decline in production is attributed to a decrease in roe yield and to the Russian Fisheries Company, Russia's largest fishing company, significantly underperforming its initial plans, according to some...
Full Story »United Taps Chef’s Table and 11 Global Chefs to Redefine Polaris Inflight Dining
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United Airlines is sharpening its premium product strategy with a new chef-driven dining program for Polaris international business class, launching August 1 in partnership with Chef’s Table, the Emmy Award–winning brand behind the Netflix series. The rollout introduces 30 new dishes across select long-haul routes, developed by 11 chefs from four continents and paired with exclusive inflight storytelling.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all menu, each chef designed a three-course experience inspired by the United...
Full Story »The Crab Market's Next Test: Can Demand Absorb the Coming Snow Crab Surge?
The global crab market is entering a more compressed phase in 2026, where production is no longer the primary concern. The challenge has shifted toward timing, distribution, and the industry's ability to move volume through increasingly selective consumer channels. While overall supply remains available across several key producing regions, the normal seasonal flow of product is becoming disrupted, creating the potential for sales compression later in the year.
The most immediate example is Canadian snow crab. Despite another large quota and strong harvest potential, weather delays...
Full Story »South Carolina's Mace Introduces SHRIMP Act to Combat Shrimp Fraud with Chemical Testing
Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the SHRIMP Act on June 5, directing federal agencies to develop portable, chemical testing technology that can identify the country of origin of shrimp imports.
The legislation represents another push by Gulf Coast lawmakers to target foreign shrimp competition, following the House passage of the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act in May by a 391-18 margin.
Mace's SHRIMP (Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols) Act would task NOAA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, working with...
Full Story »The Retail Rundown: Father’s Day Grill Deals Heat Up as Inflation Pressures Mount
Father’s Day, the second major grilling occasion of the summer season, is less than two weeks away and serves as a promotional bridge between Memorial Day and Independence Day.
With just 11 days remaining until the holiday, grocers are merchandising a wide assortment of meat, poultry, seafood, and complementary food items aimed at outdoor cooking and family gatherings.
Retailers are competing not only with one another for Father’s Day meal spending, but also with restaurants as they seek to encourage consumers to celebrate at home...
Full Story »Captain D's Eyes Western Europe Expansion with Master Franchise Push in Spain, Portugal and France
Captain D's, the leading U.S. fast-casual seafood franchise, is taking its European ambitions to the next level this summer. Senior Vice President of International Operations and Development Hair Parra will travel to Spain, Portugal and France from June 15 through July 1 to meet with prospective franchise partners looking to develop the brand across Western Europe.
The visit marks the company's next move after recently securing a 20-unit development agreement in the United Kingdom. During the trip, Parra will meet...
Full Story »ASMI Launches UK Campaign Tying Wild Salmon Season to New Seattle-London Flight Route
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has rolled out its "First Flight, First Catch" campaign in the UK market, leveraging the new daily Alaska Airlines service between Seattle and London Heathrow to promote the availability of fresh wild Alaska salmon.
The multi-faceted campaign coincides with the opening of Alaska's commercial salmon harvest and includes partnerships with Whole Foods Market featuring in-store demonstrations by fisherman Thea Thomas, a media and trade supper club event at London's historic Fishmonger's Hall, and targeted influencer and social media outreach...
Full Story »Voskhod Sale to Investment Holding Signals Russian Salmon M&A Activity
Russia's salmon sector may face a new wave of consolidation and ownership changes among major local players in the years to come.
An example is Voskhod, one of Russia's largest Pacific salmon producers, which was reportedly sold to JSC Innovative Company NZ, a Russian investment holding.
The Voskhod fishery holding is currently one of Russia's largest Pacific salmon producers, with operations concentrated mainly in Kamchatka Krai. The company operates 30 fishing sites, six factories, and over 35 vessels. This capacity allows it to produce over 24,000...
Full Story »House Agriculture Panel Weighs USMCA Future as July 1 Deadline Expected to Pass
The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday titled "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA" as the US, Mexico and Canada are expected to blow past the July 1 deadline to renew the trade agreement, according to Bloomberg. The missed milestone will trigger rolling annual reviews instead of a 16-year extension, creating extended uncertainty for agricultural trade across North America.
The June 10 hearing comes as agriculture emerges as a major factor in the USMCA review process...
Full Story »Commerce Amends Thai Shrimp Dumping Duties After Ministerial Error Claims
The Commerce Department has amended its final results in the 2023-2024 antidumping review of frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand, correcting ministerial errors that affected dumping margin calculations for major Thai exporters.
Thai Union Group's weighted-average dumping margin was adjusted to 1.24%, while the adverse facts available rate for Charoen Pokphand Foods increased to 26.66% from 17.38%. The errors involved omitting the programming language for importer-specific assessment rates and assigning incorrect surrogate costs to certain control numbers...
Full Story »Norwegian Seafood Council Pushes Street Food Innovation for UK Fish and Chip Shops
The Norwegian Seafood Council is encouraging British fish and chip shops to embrace street food trends as a growth strategy, showcasing globally inspired Norwegian whitefish dishes at a recent London Inspiration Day for National Fish & Chip Awards winners.
Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone demonstrated recipes, including crispy haddock hot dogs, poppadom-encrusted saithe, and nori-wrapped tempura cod, designed to complement traditional menus without replacing core offerings. The initiative targets changing consumer preferences, with 54% interested in unique dining experiences and 75% describing themselves as...
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House Committee Advances Trade Crime Legislation as Trump Signs Customs Enforcement Order
The House Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes (PAIL) Act" (H.R. 1869) last week by a 23-0 vote, while President Trump signed an Executive Order strengthening US customs law enforcement on the same day.
The PAIL Act, introduced by Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) with 42 co-sponsors, would establish a Justice Department task force to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. The task force would increase investigations of trade fraud while providing advanced training to Homeland...
Full Story »Nueva Pescanova Adds Modern Freezer Vessel to Namibian Fleet
Grupo Nueva Pescanova has acquired the freezer vessel Olupale for its NovaNam subsidiary in Namibia, reinforcing the Spanish company's investment in African fishing operations.
The 59.82-meter vessel features a 900-cubic-meter hold capacity and can accommodate up to 66 crew members. Built in 2024 but not yet operational, the Olupale will primarily target hake processing with the capacity to catch and process up to 2,500 tons of finished product annually.
Nueva Pescanova acquired the vessel from Mar de Arbo SL to replace the Mar del Cabo...
Full Story »ASMI Enhances Processing Capacity in Southeast Asia for Alaska’s Seafood Industry
Since 2024, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has been providing the state’s seafood processors with opportunities to use re-processing services in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. The program is funded in part by the federal Emerging Markets Program (EMP), a part of the Marketing Access Program in the US Department of Agriculture.
In 2024, ASMI hosted technical training seminars in Southeast Asia to enhance processing capacity by assessing local seafood processors. After a successful first year of identifying and establishing partners with the capacity to reprocess Alaska...
Full Story »Canada Launches Mission to Combat IUU Fishing in the North Pacific Ocean
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks, ocean ecosystems, and global markets. Last Tuesday, Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) launched its fourth annual high seas patrol to detect and deter IUU fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.
The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard (Op. NPG), is led by DFO fishery officers and supported by the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The patrol also includes representatives from the US Coast Guard...
Full Story »Commercial Sockeye Opening Kicks off 2026 Wild BC Salmon Season in Barkley Sound
Commercial salmon harvesters are heading to Barkley Sound near Port Alberni as British Columbia’s 2026 Wild BC Salmon season officially gets underway. The first commercial sockeye opening of the year begins June 9, marking an early milestone for the province’s fishing industry.
The opening is fueling renewed optimism across the coast, with forecasts stronger than they have been in years. An estimated 7.5 million Fraser River sockeye are expected to return in 2026, making it the largest forecast run...
Full Story »ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Price Spreads Reach Historical Extremes Across Product Segments
Price differentials between shrimp segments have reached notable levels, warranting examination in their historical context. Current spread analysis reveals significant deviations from established patterns across multiple product categories.
The spread between EZ Peel (Asia) and HLSO (Latin America) has reached a record high at $4.82 versus $3.81, representing a differential that exceeds historical ranges. Meanwhile, the spread between PDTO and EZ Peel had approached record lows but has since recovered to $5.38 versus $4.82, or $0.57, appearing to settle within recent historical thresholds...
Full Story »NOAA Taps University of New Hampshire to Lead $13.5M Aquaculture Research Push
NOAA has selected the University of New Hampshire to host a new national research hub aimed at strengthening US aquaculture and boosting American seafood competitiveness.
The new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) will operate as a five-year cooperative institute, bringing together leading academic, industry and nonprofit partners to advance marine aquaculture science and market development. Roughly $13.5 million will be available in the first year to support research projects once the institute is...
Full Story »Norwegian Seafood Council Taps Summer Soccer Spotlight to Boost US Demand for Seafood from Norway
The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is rolling out a national consumer marketing push across the US this summer, timed to "this summer’s biggest international soccer moment." Anchored by a national digital buy, the integrated campaign aims to raise awareness of Seafood from Norway and position it at the intersection of health, sports and shared dining moments.
The timing is deliberate; NSC says the campaign will help retailers, restaurants and suppliers engage shoppers and diners looking for premium, provenance-driven...
Full Story »Canada Secures New Seafood Export Openings Across Five Global Markets
Canada is expanding export opportunities for its fish, seafood and aquatic products sector after securing new and renewed market access in Vietnam, Oman, Brazil, Armenia and Costa Rica. The developments, led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), are expected to support trade diversification and strengthen the global reach of Canadian exporters.
Among the most significant gains is the restoration of access to Vietnam for chilled and frozen finfish fillets and steaks after the country accepted a Canadian health certificate. The move reopens...
Full Story »Nissui Joins NAPA, Adding Global Weight to Calls for Science‑Based Atlantic Fisheries Management
Global seafood giant Nissui has joined the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), strengthening industry pressure on coastal states to restore sustainable management of key Northeast Atlantic fish stocks.
Founded in 2020, NAPA is an international collaboration of seafood companies across retail, food service, processing, aquaculture and feed. Its 55 members are working to restore Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic Scandian herring and blue whiting—stocks that have lost certification since 2019 due to persistent overfishing and...
Full Story »Korean Tuna Giant Sajo Expands Sustainability Push Beyond MSC Certification
South Korea's Sajo Industries is leveraging its Marine Stewardship Council certification achievement to advance broader sustainability initiatives across its global tuna operations, including pioneering electronic monitoring and human rights due diligence programs.
The company secured MSC certification for 28 longline vessels operating in Eastern and Western Pacific waters last year, marking the first Korean tuna operation to achieve the standard. CEO Chi-Gon Kim called the certification "a starting point for our work, not an end destination," emphasizing that environmental and social accountability form the foundation of the business...
Full Story »Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing
Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to close vessel-flagging loopholes that enable illegal fishing operations to flood US markets with untraceable seafood.
The Protecting US Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act would hold illegal fishers accountable for using "flags of convenience" – registering vessels in countries with weak oversight to avoid environmental and labor standards while operating in international waters.
"Flags of convenience enable IUU fishing by allowing vessels to dodge oversight, further exposing American consumers...
Full Story »Norway Scraps Aquaculture Price Council After Industry Pressure
Norway's parliament voted to abolish the Aquaculture Price Council last week, ending a controversial taxation mechanism that the salmon farming industry had long criticized.
Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark called the Storting's decision "correct and long-awaited," arguing the council applied petroleum and hydropower tax models unsuitably to aquaculture. The council set theoretical monthly benchmark prices for determining taxable revenues, but Ystmark said this created a "theoretical average tax that attempts to find a market price that does not actually exist...
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