February 19, 2026
High Liner's Sea Cuisine Debuts Guinness Battered Fish and Shrimp in 1,500 Kroger Stores, Costco
Bringing pub classics to the frozen aisle, Sea Cuisine, one of High Liner Foods’ retail brands, introduced Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp made from wild-caught Alaska pollock and tail-off shrimp coated in a Guinness-infused batter.
The products are now available in roughly 1,500 Kroger-family stores and in Costco club-size packs as the brand eyes broader North American expansion.
Expanding on its existing portfolio of Guinness Foodservice options, High Liner unveiled the Sea Cuisine Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp...
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High Liner's Sea Cuisine Debuts Guinness Battered Fish and Shrimp in 1,500 Kroger Stores, Costco
Bringing pub classics to the frozen aisle, Sea Cuisine, one of High Liner Foods’ retail brands, introduced Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp made from wild-caught Alaska pollock and tail-off shrimp coated in a Guinness-infused batter.
The products are now available in roughly 1,500 Kroger-family stores and in Costco club-size packs as the brand eyes broader North American expansion.
Expanding on its existing portfolio of Guinness Foodservice options, High Liner unveiled the Sea Cuisine Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp...
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ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Estimates for May Show 5.2% Rise as Timing Factors Drive Activity
May 2026 import estimates, adjusted for the remaining four days of the month, point to total volumes of approximately 150.5 million pounds, representing a 5.2% year-over-year increase. This uptick occurs against the backdrop of elevated inventory levels and pricing dynamics that suggest supply growth is outpacing demand fundamentals.
Peeled shrimp leads estimated volumes at 65.9 million pounds, though this represents a 3.5% decline versus the particularly strong May 2025 performance. Breaded shrimp emerged as the standout category with a 26.8% year-over-year...
Full Story »Nova Scotia's Clark's Harbour Seafood Expands From Live Lobster to Global Processing Operation
Clark's Harbour Seafood has transformed from a traditional live lobster operation into a vertically integrated seafood business with global ambitions, according to a new case study from Invest Nova Scotia.
Under owner Jim He's leadership since 2016, the southwestern Nova Scotia company now operates alongside sister companies Atlantic ChiCan Seafood and Stoney Island Fisheries, creating an integrated supply chain spanning harvesting through export.
The evolution accelerated in 2019 when Clark's Harbour Seafood began diversifying beyond live lobster exports...
Full Story »Artificially Bred and Grown Eels to be Marketed for the First Time
The Fisheries Research and Education Agency and Marino Forum 21 will begin trial sales of artificially bred and grown eel on May 29th. Yamada Suisan of Saiki City in Oita Prefecture, which received the technology transfer, will be selling the eels. This marks the world's first introduction of fully farmed eel products to the market. The selling price will be 9,720 yen ($61.00), including sales tax, for a pack of two frozen grilled eels, which works out to just under...
Full Story »US House Committee Advances Bill to Close 'Port Shopping' for Imported Seafood
The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced legislation giving the FDA authority to order the destruction of contaminated seafood and other hazardous imports, marking a significant step toward closing a regulatory loophole that has allowed rejected products to re-enter US markets.
The Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (H.R. 2715) passed the committee last week with a 43-0 bipartisan vote, sending it to the House floor for consideration. The bill targets "port shopping," where exporters withdraw contaminated merchandise flagged by the FDA at one port and...
Full Story »Menhaden Industry Fires Back at Conservation Group Over 'Double Standard' Criticism
The menhaden fishing industry is pushing back against the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's criticism of recent fisheries management decisions, accusing the conservation group of applying inconsistent standards to protect recreational anglers while targeting commercial fishermen.
The Menhaden Fishermen's Coalition responded Monday to TRCP's May 6 blog post that criticized the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's decision to form a work group on Chesapeake Bay menhaden management rather than immediately advancing harvest cuts.
TRCP had called the ASMFC decision "another delay for Chesapeake Bay menhaden conservation" and argued...
Full Story »Copper River Season Opens with 39,000 Sockeye Catch, Elevated Early-Season Prices
Cold temperatures, wind and rain greeted the fleet that made it out to the Copper River fishing grounds for the 12-hour season opener last Friday. A total of 39,000 sockeye salmon and 967 Chinook salmon were caught, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).
Expana market reporter Joshua Bickert reports that both sockeye and kings are seeing elevated wholesale prices, though levels remain typical for early-season product. Market participants largely believe that prices should fall rapidly...
Full Story »Conservation Groups Sue to Block Seafood Imports From Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Bycatch
Conservation groups filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries Service in the US Court of International Trade seeking to halt seafood imports from eight countries they claim fail to meet US marine mammal protection standards.
The lawsuit targets imports from Argentina, Ecuador, India, Norway, Taiwan, Tunisia, the United Kingdom, and Vanuatu, alleging that their commercial fisheries kill unsustainable numbers of marine mammals as bycatch and use gear including gillnets, longlines, and trawls.
Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the US must ban seafood imports from countries...
Full Story »Norwegian Police Recover 18 Tons of Stolen Salmon in Hijacked Semi-Trailer
Norwegian police recovered 18 tons of stolen salmon Sunday after an observant citizen spotted the hijacked semi-trailer used to transport the fish at a Circle K gas station in Vestby, according to Nettavisen.
The salmon was stolen from the seafood company 1814Salmon in Dal early Saturday morning, with police receiving the burglary report at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Hours later, authorities received a separate report about two stolen semi-trailers taken from Skarnes the night before.
The breakthrough came when the victim of the trailer theft posted...
Full Story »The Retail Rundown: Retail Focus Shifts Toward Father’s Day Grilling Demand
Cold and wet weather across several regions of the country dampened Memorial Day grilling plans, likely creating a softer-than-anticipated kickoff to the unofficial start of the summer grilling season.
Attention is now quickly turning toward the next major grilling occasions of the summer—Father’s Day and the Fourth of July holiday period. These seasonal events historically begin to influence demand patterns for grilling staples such as bellies, loins, ribs, and steaks.
Following Memorial Day, protein promotions have shifted more heavily toward seafood, which now accounts...
Full Story »Walmart Enhances Supply Chain to Bring Customers What They Need, When They Need It
Continuing its commitment of Everyday Low Prices (EDLP) for customers, Walmart today announced a new supply chain strategy, Prepaid Consolidation. This program helps get products to shelves and customers faster by simplifying inbound supplier logistics and building a more connected, scalable, tech-enabled supply chain that improves service and lowers costs.
The program expands Walmart’s first mile capabilities for prepaid suppliers by using its national supply chain network to create a scalable way to merge shipments, creating greater transportation efficiency. Suppliers send products under a single...
Full Story »Shanghai Lab Uses Color Carp to Advance Aquaculture Genetics
At a Shanghai Ocean University research station in suburban Shanghai, an international team of young scientists is using the Oujiang color common carp to explore genetics, selective breeding and aquaculture performance.
The fish, native to Zhejiang province’s Oujiang River basin, is known for vivid color varieties including red, white and spotted strains. It is prized for its table value and for its visual appeal and researchers at the university say the species has become a valuable model for improving both ornamental and production...
Full Story »ANALYSIS: Retail Shrimp Volume Down 12% Year-Over-Year as Prices Reach 12-Year Highs
Current retail shrimp market data reveal a significant shift in consumer purchasing patterns: volume is down 12% year-over-year, while prices have reached levels not seen since 2012. Dollar sales have remained relatively stable at 0.8% growth, indicating that price increases have largely offset volume declines in aggregate revenue terms.
Volume and pricing dynamics
The 12% volume decline reflects reduced shrimp imports into the US market, influenced by elevated costs throughout the supply chain. Despite the volume contraction, retail dollar performance shows minimal change...
Full Story »US Targets Illegal Fishing With Visa Bans to Boost Seafood Industry
The US State Department has taken its first enforcement action under a new, tougher approach to combating illegal fishing, moving to restrict visas for dozens of individuals linked to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
On March 20, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that the US would impose visa restrictions on 26 foreign nationals accused of being responsible for, complicit in, or benefiting from illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and related activities. The action follows President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order...
Full Story »Channel Fish Positions Seafood as SNAP Compliance Solution
Channel Fish Processing is targeting SNAP-authorized retailers with a strategic pitch: value-added seafood can help meet the USDA's expanded "real food" requirements while driving profitability. Starting fall 2026, SNAP retailers must stock at least seven varieties across four staple categories—more than double current requirements—with snacks no longer counting toward compliance.
The processor argues seafood fits perfectly into the protein staple category while offering advantages over fresh meat: extended shelf life through freezing, reduced labor complexity, and broad SNAP eligibility for cold, frozen, or packaged products...
Full Story »Putin Visit Reinforces Russia-China Fisheries Partnership Growth Plans
Russia plans a significant expansion of its fisheries trade with China as demand for Russian fish among Chinese consumers continues to grow steadily.
The expansion of joint fisheries trade was discussed during Putin's recent visit to China. Both countries believe they have significant potential to expand mutual fisheries trade. Current trade dynamics remain positive, and most analysts expect continued improvement in the second half of this year.
According to the latest trade statistics from the Russian Fish Union, fish and seafood trade between Russia and China...
Full Story »New Zealand King Salmon Investments Returns to Profit, Upgrades FY26 Earnings Guidance
New Zealand King Salmon Investments swung back to profit in the first half of FY26, helped by stronger fish performance, higher sales volumes and improved operational efficiency.
The salmon producer posted net profit of $13.8 million for the six months ended March 31, reversing a $20.8 million loss reported in the prior comparable period. Revenue rose to $100.3 million from $94.5 million, while sales volumes increased to 2,799 metric tonnes from 2,624 metric tonnes.
Pro-forma EBITDA...
Full Story »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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New Policy Brief Highlights Major Gaps in US Seafood Import Monitoring
Conservation groups have highlighted a new policy brief released by the US Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing & Labor Rights Coalition, which revealed significant gaps in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP).
The brief stems from a technical report by John Simeone of Simeone Consulting, LLC, which outlined reforms needed to prevent IUU fishing and human rights abuses-linked seafood from entering the US market.
The analysis found that in 2024, the US imported $25 billion in seafood, yet over 60%...
Full Story »Scientists Map Regional Differences in Chinook Salmon Diets
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A new study from University of Victoria and the Pacific Salmon Foundation has found that adult Chinook salmon in the Salish Sea rely heavily on herring for food, though their diets vary by region and season.
The research, published in Fisheries Oceanography and led by UVic PhD student Wesley Greentree, analyzed thousands of salmon stomach samples collected by recreational anglers through the Adult Salmon Diet Program.
Researchers found herring were the dominant prey year-round across the Salish Sea. But regional differences emerged...
Full Story »Webinar Explores Seafood Market Outlook for H2 2026, Price Trends and Sourcing Risks
Seafood markets are entering H2 2026 under real pressure.
How will shifting trade flows, disease outbreaks, evolving consumer demand, and shipping volatility shape seafood procurement and pricing in the coming months?
In just 30 minutes on May 28, Expana's seafood experts Angel Rubio and Janice Schreiber will walk you through the latest price movements, supply dynamics and sourcing risks potentially impacting your supply chains in H2 2026.
● Shrimp: Where farmed output from Ecuador, India, Vietnam are heading, antidumping duties updates - and the impact on US and EU prices.
● Salmon: Supply vs. demand for Norwegian and Chilean Atlantic salmon, impact of sea lice...
Full Story »Brazil Eyes Return to EU Fish Market After Decade-Long Ban
Brazil’s fishing industry is preparing for a crucial European Union audit next month that could reopen the European market to Brazilian fish exports after nearly 10 years.
The issue was the focus of the 27th Ordinary Meeting of the Sectorial Chamber of Fish Production and Industry (CSPES), held Monday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) in Brasília.
The EU mission, scheduled for June 8–19, will include inspections of industrial fishing vessels in Rio Grande do Norte and Santa Catarina. Industry and...
Full Story »Hokkaido Okhotsk Scallop Production Projects 220,000 MT, a 15% Down YOY
In the Okhotsk region of Hokkaido, full-scale scallop fishing operations began in mid-May at some fishing cooperatives in the northern area. The scallop catch plan for fiscal year 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027), including fishing ground development and farmed scallops, is projected to decrease in both the northern (Soya-Esashi) and southern (Omu-Utoro) areas, falling 15% further from the previous year's figure of 220,250 tons—the first time in seven years that the catch has fallen below 300,000 tons. However, signs of improved scallop growth...
Full Story »Long Island Shellfish Growers Gain Access to Federal Disaster Aid
New York oyster growers battered by this winter’s severe weather will now have access to federal disaster assistance after the US Department of Agriculture approved a Secretarial Disaster Designation for Suffolk County.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the designation Tuesday, making aquaculture operations in Suffolk and neighboring Nassau County eligible for low-interest emergency loans through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency.
The designation follows heavy snowfall, prolonged freezing temperatures and widespread ice formation in February that prevented shellfish growers from accessing harvesting areas and damaged...
Full Story »Atlantic Sapphire Unveils Restructuring Plan, Sets Stage for Delisting
Atlantic Sapphire ASA has unveiled a sweeping restructuring plan designed to stabilize its finances, secure fresh liquidity, and reshape the company’s ownership after months of mounting financial pressure.
The land-based salmon farming company said it has entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of major shareholders and convertible loan holders representing about 63% of its shares and 93% of its outstanding convertible debt. The investor group includes Condire Management L.P., Nordlaks Holding AS, Nokomis Capital, Strawberry Capital AS, and Joh. Johannsson...
Full Story »Second Senior Kroger Executive Announces Retirement This Month
Kroger said Tim Massa, Executive Vice President and Chief Associate Experience Officer, will retire Sept. 18, closing out a 16-year run in which he helped shape the retailer’s people strategy, labor approach and leadership pipeline.
Massa has been with Kroger for 16 years, following a long tenure at Procter & Gamble. During his time at Kroger, he held several senior leadership roles, including Group Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Chief People Officer, Senior Vice President, and Executive Vice President and...
Full Story »Federal Judge Halts Extended Recreational Red Snapper Seasons in Four States
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction on May 21, halting extended recreational red snapper fishing seasons across four South Atlantic states after finding NOAA Fisheries acted "arbitrarily and capriciously" in approving permits that could allow catches up to 20 times the annual recreational limit.
US District Court Judge Rudolph Contreras ruled that the National Marine Fisheries Service failed to address public comments warning of potential overfishing and violated its own regulations by approving incomplete exempted fishing permit applications...
Full Story »Norway's Seafood Industry Splits Over "Production Fish" Export Ban Reversal
Norway's seafood sector faces a deepening divide after Sjømat Norge, the Norwegian Seafood Federation, announced it would support lifting the country's longstanding ban on exporting uncorrected "production fish" to increase its market access in the European Union.
The industry group informed members of the decision in an internal email on May 15, according to Dagens Næringsliv. Production fish refers to farmed salmon with wounds, injuries, or other defects that currently must be corrected through filleting before export under regulations dating to the early 1990s...
Full Story »The Foodservice Industry Highlights Consumer Trends Leadership Moves and Brand Growth
From anxious drive-thru decisions and nostalgic dining room makeovers to executive shakeups and autonomous food deliveries, the restaurant industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This week’s roundup highlights the trends, leadership moves and consumer insights shaping the future of foodservice as brands look to balance innovation, convenience and value in an increasingly competitive market.
Explore more from Expana’s biweekly foodservice roundups here.
Consumer Insights & Research
A Global Payments’ survey of 2,000 US QSR customers uncovers widespread “order anxiety” that’s likely costing...
Full Story »Steakholder Foods To Launch Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat in US Later This Year
Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a supplier of whole cuts of plant-based meat using 3D-printing technology, announced plans to launch Perfecta™ Premium Plant-Based Meat in the US market in the second half of 2026.
The campaign will use the slogan “Plant-Based Meat, Perfected!” and position the products as next-generation plant-based protein options, including Marbled Steak, Filet Mignon, Salmon Patties, Chicken Breasts, and White Fish Patties.
In a statement announcing the campaign...
Full Story »ANALYSIS: US Frozen Tuna Supply Tightens as Seasonal Demand Window Nears
The frozen tuna market appears to be entering a firmer phase as tightening supply begins to intersect with the seasonal demand window. Year-to-date imports through March were down 14.4%, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline from the prior year. The pullback has been led in part by two key suppliers, with Vietnam down 19.1% and Indonesia down 14.4%, reinforcing the view that supply is becoming less comfortable as the market moves toward its stronger summer period. At the same time, market participants report tightening current availability...
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