Wed. Mar 11 2026

NOAA: Gulf Shrimp Fishery “Not Economically Sustainable” After Decades of Thin Margins

US Department of Commerce Issues Preliminary CVD Results for Ecuadorian Shrimp

Benson Seafood Rebrands, Opening New Processing Plant to Add Crab, Scallops and Value‑added Lobster

FDA Announces Recall of Certain Oysters and Clams Contaminated with Norovirus  

The Retail Rundown: Grocers Refresh Promotions Ahead of Spring Holidays; CPI Meets Expectations  

Seafood Expo Global Set for Record-Breaking 2026 Event in Barcelona

US Interior Department Wants Industry Input on Adding Cephalopods to Definition of Shellfish

Mowi Consumer Products to Unveil Redesigned Booth, New Packaging at SENA 2026

Enhancing Sustainability and Resilience in Scottish Salmon Farming

Mowi Expands Edutainment Platform in US to Inspire and Educate Salmon Lovers

Tue. Mar 10 2026

ANALYSIS: Scallop Markets Navigate Supply Challenges as Domestic Shortcomings Meet Import Declines  

Mowi to Acquire Torghatten Aqua’s Seawater Salmon Assets in Northern Norway

Ryan Reynolds Deadpans on 'Endless Shrimp' in New Red Lobster MNTN Campaign

Captain Fresh Scores $31M Deal With Blue Earth to Fund Traceability and Waste Reduction

Day 11: Trump Says Iran War Could End “Very Soon,” But Not This Week  

United Natural Foods Reports Strong Profit Growth Amid Strategic Transitions in Q2

Japan-UAE Trade Pact to Eliminate Japanese Seafood Tariffs  

Russia’s Per‑Capita Fish Consumption Falls to 24 kg as Exports Rise

Applebee's Reintroduces the Big Easy Menu featuring New Bayou Shrimp Bowl and Big Easy Burger

Import Cargo Volume Expected to Be Down in First Half of 2026, But Too Soon to Tell Impact from Iran

Seaweed Market to Nearly Double by 2033, Driven by Food Demand  

Shaping Responsible Aquaculture in and Around Protected Areas  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, March 10

Mon. Mar 9 2026

ANALYSIS: Canadian Whole Fish Influx Creates Ripple Effects Throughout US Salmon Markets  

Global Crab Trade is Repricing Power - Here's Where It's Concentrating  

Maine Lobster Harvest Drops 8M Pounds in 2025, Value Down More Than $75M  

Regal Springs Launches King Tilapia as Whitefish Alternative Amid Supply Constraints  

New Bill in AK Senate Bans Trawls or Dredge Gear; Kodiak Whitefish Trawlers Oppose  

Crude Oil Set for Record Daily Surge as Iran War Enters Tenth Day

Korea’s Japanese Seafood Imports Recover to Pre-nuclear Power Plant Accident Levels  

GCCA Joins Forces with Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration to Enhance Food Safety Awareness

Nomad Foods Introduces New Recipe and New Leadership  

Shellfish Recall Initiated in Washington State Over Norovirus Concerns

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, March 9

Fri. Mar 6 2026

ANALYSIS: Rising Middle East Tensions Cast Uncertainty Over Growing US Seafood Imports  

Seafood Excellence Award Finalists Unveiled for Seafood Expo North America 2026  

Save Our Shrimpers Act Clears Key House Committee, Aims to Block Fed Financing of Foreign Farms

US-Israel War on Iran Enters Seventh Day Amid Ongoing Strikes and Regional Fallout

USTR, Mexican Economy Secretary Launch Initial USMCA Review Discussions

Princes Hits 100% MSC-Certified Tuna Sourcing Milestone  

Whitecap Strengthens North American and European Sales Teams with New Managers

Seafood Nutrition Partnership to Host ‘Fall in Love with Seafood’ Progressive Party at SENA 2026

Quebec Clears the Way for AquaBoreal Land-based Salmon Farming

ASC Opens a Stakeholder Consultation on Supply Chain Requirements

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, March 6

Thu. Mar 5 2026

Culinary Excellence Takes Center Stage at the 152nd Kentucky Derby®  

CRFM Officials Hold Talks with Iceland-based Agency on Improving Fisheries Management

The United States and Mexico Launch Review Process of the USMCA

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, March 5

US Attorney’s Office in Anchorage Charges Three SE Alaska Fishermen With Sinking Their Vessels  

Taylor Shellfish Farms Earns First US ASC Certification for Bivalve Aquaculture

Meet OoNee, Sea Urchin Ranchers in Oregon  

Seafood You Can Trust Launches as Save Mart Leads Responsible Sourcing Initiative

Northern Wind Welcomes Stuart R. Benton as New Chief Financial Officer

US–Israel War on Iran Escalates With New Strikes, Senate Backs Trump’s War Powers

18-Member MAFAC Replaced by One “Fisherman in Residence” AT NOAA, Huffman and Dexter Cry Foul

Norwegian Seafood Exports Slip in February; Salmon Rises but US Demand Falls Sharply

EU Continues Importing Russian Fish Despite Sanctions

ANALYSIS: Fresh Salmon Offers Could Increase as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains  

US-Spain Seafood Trade Faces Uncertainty as Trump Threatens Sanctions Over Military Base Dispute  

Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline

Wed. Mar 4 2026

NASA Scientists Join SCEMFIS Industry Advisory Board

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, March 4

King & Prince Seafood Names Steve Yung Incoming CEO as Michael Alexander to Retire April 17

National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association Spotlights March Frozen Food Month

US‑Israeli Strikes on Iran Enter Fifth Day as Shipping Companies Divert Vessels

Pokeworks Unveils Black Garlic Aioli and Exciting March Promotions"  

Spain’s Congalsa Secures Vietnam Processing Base with Lenger Seafoods Acquisition

Chile’s Sernapesca, Carabineros Shut Down Illegal Seafood Processing Plant

Mowi Partners with Culinary Expert Alex Trim to Transform Home Dining

Captain Fresh Acquires Frime, Bolstering European Tuna Production and Sourcing

The Retail Rundown: 21st Annual Power of Meat Report Sees Sales Soar to Fresh Record  

Patricio Melero Leads SalmonChile into a New Era

ANALYSIS: Asian Shrimp Exports Face Delays Due to Middle East Turmoil  

ANALYSIS: Brazil Lobster Tail Exports to China Surge, US Imports Fall  

Alaska Board of Fish Charged with Conflict of Interest in Area M Chum Salmon Issue  

Judge Orders Columbia and Snake River Dams to Help Salmon Migrate Through the Rivers This Year  

Tue. Mar 3 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, March 3

Red Lobster Strengthens Leadership with Key Executive Appointments Amid Growth Strategy

Japan to Reduce 19 Tuna Longliners in Compliance with IOTC Policy

Spex Flex: Pacific Fishery Management Council Faces Uncertainty Brought by Climate Change — Part 3

Kroger Customers Can Enjoy Premium Convenient Meals in Minutes with Private Selection® Expansion  

Brinker International Promotes George Felix to Lead Marketing for Chili's and Maggiano's

BioMar Expands Wuxi Facility with New Production Line  

Iran War Enters Fourth Day, Driving Higher Crude Prices and Broad Commodity Swings  

ANALYSIS: Middle East Conflict Could Shift Global Tuna Demand  

ANALYSIS: Salmon Exports to Middle East, North Africa Face Potential Halt Amid Regional Crisis  

Silver Bay Seafoods Pauses Processing in Cordova, AK Blaming Low Salmon Forecasts in 2026  

How the US‑Iran Conflict Is Affecting Global Commodity Markets

Mon. Mar 2 2026

Expana Webinar on March 3: The Expanding Impact of Hormuz Disruption

Ørjan Svanevik Steps Down as Mowi Chair, Leif Teksum Takes Interim Role

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, March 2

Chile's SMA Issues Preventive Notifications to 263 Salmon Farming Centers on Production Limits  

Spex Flex: Pacific Fishery Management Council Faces Uncertainty Brought by Climate Change — Part 2

Japan: January Scallop Exports to the US Plummet by 86% to 63 Tons, 79% in Value

ANALYSIS: Salmon Retail Promotions Approach Record Highs; Europe Gains on Chile in US Imports  

ANALYSIS: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Imports Hold Steady in 2025 as Prices Show Little Volatility  

ACT Capital: US Seafood Revenue Rose on Pricing, Tariffs Reshaped Supply and M&A Stayed Active in 25

Senate Democrats Introduce Tariff Refund Act to Reclaim $175B in IEEPA Duties

Golden Sea Brand Sushi EBI Shrimp Recalled in Quebec

Expana's Weekly Top 10: Markets Rally After SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Section 122 Takes Center Stage

Fri. Feb 27 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, February 27

Proximar Seafood's 2025 Results Highlight Steady Operational Progress and Stability  

Waitrose Becomes First UK Retailer to Suspend Mackerel Purchases  

China Confirms 25% Tariff Removal on Canadian Lobster, Crab Effective March 1

Spex Flex: Pacific Fisheries Management Council Faces Uncertainty Brought By Climate Change

Iceland Seafood International Achieves Notable Success in 2025 Across All Divisions  

Ninth Circuit Reopens Forced Labor Case Against Rubicon Resources

New FMI Research Reveals How the Food Industry Is Supporting Consumers’ Evolving Health Priorities  

Commission Seeks Feedback on the Future of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector

Seafood Spotlight, Brand Revamps and Store Closures Signal Shifts in Foodservice  

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

The Winding Glass: Tariff Uncertainty Returns; More Damaging than Actual Tariffs

Search For F/V Lily Jean Led by USCG Now Includes NOAA, NTSB, MA Environmental Police

Thu. Feb 26 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 26

High Liner’s Sales Rise in Q4, Margins Narrow as US Seafood Tariffs Bite

Salmones Camanchaca Reports Lower Quarterly Revenues But Stronger Profitability  

Scottish Salmon Eyes £130M India Opportunity After India-UK Trade Deal

GSA Highlights Transformative Advances in Sustainable Seafood

Mowi Amplifies Presence at Expo West 2026 with Innovative Salmon Offerings

British Columbia Shellfish Poachers Hit with Fines, Two-Year Fishing Ban

Russian Fish Exports to China Reach 1.9M Tons Amid Persistent Tariff Barriers

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Takeaways from December 2025; Q1 Inventories Signal Tightening Supplies  

Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood Launches Seafood Society to Inspire Culinary Exploration During Lent

DFO Warns Newfoundland & Labrador Snow Crab Biomass Could Hit Historic Lows by 2028  

Wed. Feb 25 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, February 25

Keyport Hires GAPP CEO Craig Morris as President, Bolsters Leadership to Boost Brand Expansion

Trident Seafoods Celebrates Jim McManus’s Legacy and Welcomes Mike Quinn Back to the Board

Aquaculture Innovation Zone to Debut at Seafood Expo Global 2026  

ANALYSIS: Central & South American Mahi Season Tracking Another Structurally Tight Year  

The Retail Rundown: Winter’s Grip Lingers as Lent Lifts Seafood Features  

Biosort Secures NOK 100 Million to Transform Salmon Farming with Advanced Lice Control Technology

Beaver Street Fisheries Reimagines Brand Identity

US-Ecuador Reciprocal Trade Agreement Nears Signing; Tariff Relief Could Cover About Half of Exports

Salmon Evolution Scaling Up to a 2.8 Million Smolt Release in 2026 at Indre Harøy

GAPP Seeks Market Research Proposals for Surimi Market Assessment in India

Tue. Feb 24 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, February 24

Vietnam Tops China's Lobster Imports as Tariffs Shift Market Share

Subtle Change in Leadership at Maruha Nichiro as Umios Rebrand Looms

Chewy Appoints Chris Deppe as Chief Financial Officer  

OpenTable Launches New Media Network, Connecting Brands with Millions of Global Diners

Dutch Seafood Trader Dayseaday Expands into Pet Food Market with PetsFish Partnership  

ICFA Highlights Fisheries Management Priorities as COFI Meeting Opens in Iceland

Lerøy Seafood Group Closes 2025 with Robust Q4 Performance and Optimistic 2026 Outlook

Salmon Farming Innovation Drive Nears £200 Million

Thai Union Feedmill Signs MOU With Bangladeshi Partners to Transfer Aquaculture Tech, Boost Exports  

Cargill Intends to Sell Louisiana Aqua Feed Plant to Bowers-Saha Nutrition

US Trade Policy Shifts After IEEPA Loss; Seafood, Rice Targeted in Section 301 Investigations

US Department of Commerce Issues Final Antidumping Duty Results for Thai and Vietnamese Shrimp

Mon. Feb 23 2026

New Atlas Identifies Potential Opportunities for Aquaculture in the Gulf of Alaska  

NORAD Intercepts 5 Russian Aircraft Over Bering Strait, Deployed Five Jets to Escort Them Out

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, February 23

Weather-Related Delays Impact Opening and Closing of Southeast Alaska’s Tanner Crab Fishery  

Bojangles Reels in the Return of the Bojangler Just in Time for Lent

Surge in Surimi Production Supports Russia’s Export Push to Asia

Sea Port Products Marks 45 Years, Prepares Return to Seafood Expo North America 2026

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Imports Down 10% in Dec ’25; Models See Modest Single‑Digit Declines Into Q1  

Industry Responds to US Supreme Court Decision Overturning Trump’s Emergency Tariffs  

Tunga/Skretting Launches Aqua Feed Production Facility in Nairobi

Japan: Russian Atka Mackerel Price Holding Steady, Price Increase in Prospect  

Norwegian Seafood Council Unveils Insights On Protein Consumption in Italy

Sobico USA Recalls 13,464 Pounds of Siluriformes Fish Products  

Fri. Feb 20 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, February 20

New Aquaculture Study Says Shift From Wild Fish to Plant Feed is Less Environmentally Sustainable  

The SCOTUS Decision Is In: IEEPA Tariffs Are Out, USTR to Enact Section 122

Expana Weekly Top 10: Trade Turbulence, Retail Shifts, and Weather-Driven Market Disruption

Steven Chaur Appointed as New CEO of Murray Cod Australia

Cousins Maine Lobster Launches First Permanent Food Truck

National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Gina Mortillaro as Director of Scientific Affairs

Lent 2026: Restaurants Push Shrimp and Fish Sandwiches as Retailers Ramp Up Seafood Features  

SATS Unveils Video Series Championing Open Ocean Aquaculture in the US  

ANALYSIS: Tariffs Squeeze Shrimp Farmgate Margins as Import Dynamics Shift  

Frank O’Hara III Takes Helm at Wild Alaska Sole Association  

Thu. Feb 19 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 19

India's Apex Frozen Foods Sees Recovery as US Tariff Cuts Fuel Export Optimism

Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Exports Surge in January, Driven by African Market Demand

Walmart Reports Strong Growth in Sales and Revenue in Q4 and Fiscal Results  

NOAA Fisheries Annual Aquaculture Highlights 2025 Showcases Federal Research and Outreach  

American Seafoods Mourns the Passing of Former CEO and Owner Bernt Bodal

SeaPak Bets on Lent With Family-Friendly Campaign, Teams Up with Child Nutrition Expert Diana Rice  

What Restaurants Need to Succeed: Immigration Reform, Competitive Swipe Fees, & Strong Trade Policy

Dr. Jenny Gray Named Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO

Frozen and PetCare Units Drive Margin Expansion at Thai Union

Sanford appoints Tony Carter as Independent Director

ASC Appointed To Executive Committee of EU Market Advisory Council

Ottawa Takes Action Against Aquatic Invaders

ANALYSIS: Constrained Spanish Octopus Supply Drove Challenges Across 2025  

Echo Falls to Showcase Smoked Salmon Party Slices and On‑The‑Go Salmon Bites at SENA 2026  

High Liner's Sea Cuisine Debuts Guinness Battered Fish and Shrimp in 1,500 Kroger Stores, Costco  

US Pushes Fisheries Tech at Asia Pacific Economic Council Amid China Rivalry

Wed. Feb 18 2026

Wynn Resorts and Chef's Table Announce Global Partnership Debuting This Fall

FLIP Report of Small-Operator Foodservice Sector Shows Optimism and Concern in 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, February 18

Walmart Achieves Record Grocery Growth as Consumer Habits Shift  

Cooke-Owned Kelly Cove Granted Expansion at Liverpool Bay After Week‑Long Public Hearing  

Maruha Nichiro Begins Rollout of Umios Brand March 1, 2026; Fisheries Unit to Follow in 2027

Iceland Foods Expands ASC-Certified Frozen Seafood Range to 15 SKUs with Salmon, Sea Bass and More  

Global Seafood Alliance at Seafood Expo North America 2026

Pokeworks Celebrates a Record-Breaking 2025

Ireland: Ministers Launch Food Vision Seafood Sector Group

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The Retail Rundown: Grocers Refresh Promotions Ahead of Spring Holidays; CPI Meets Expectations 

With spring around the corner, grocers are leaning on improving weather and refreshed promotional campaigns to attract shoppers to the meat and seafood departments.

Seafood remains a main focus this week as the Lenten season continues, accounting for 27% of total protein promotions, tied with beef for the top spot. Pork follows with 24% of total advertised features, while chicken holds 15% of total protein ad space.

Within seafood, filets dominate promotional activity, with shrimp advertisements close behind. Last week, the fresh finfish category averaged $9.84 per pound...

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NOAA: Gulf Shrimp Fishery “Not Economically Sustainable” After Decades of Thin Margins

NOAA Fisheries' new economic snapshot lays out a stark picture for the Gulf shrimp industry: landings, revenues, and fleet participation are down sharply, while long-term profitability remains effectively nonexistent.

The agency found Gulf shrimp revenue plunged from $489 million in 2021 to $221 million in 2023, a drop of more than 50%. At the same time, the share of U.S. shrimp supplied by Gulf harvests fell to just 4.5% of the market in 2023, down from 28.7% in 1984, as imports, especially farmed shrimp...

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US Department of Commerce Issues Preliminary CVD Results for Ecuadorian Shrimp

The US Department of Commerce (Commerce) has released preliminary results in its expedited countervailing duty (CVD) review for frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, covering the period January 1–December 31, 2022.

The review followed requests from six Ecuadorian producers/exporters, but was rescinded for Natluk and Total Seafood after both companies withdrew their review requests within the required 60-day window.

The expedited CVD review continues for the remaining four companies. Preliminary subsidy rates announced in the March 10 Federal Register notice are as follows...

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Benson Seafood Rebrands, Opening New Processing Plant to Add Crab, Scallops and Value‑added Lobster

Benson Seafood, the former Benson Lobster, has rebranded and is opening a new processing facility on Grand Manan, New Brunswick, the company announced in a LinkedIn post and in comments to Navigator Magazine.

The move shifts the family business beyond live Atlantic lobster into frozen and value‑added lobster, crab and scallop products. The company said the expansion will help open “new market opportunities” for its partners and broaden its product portfolio.

CEO Casey Benson told Navigator the plant is on track to open this...

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FDA Announces Recall of Certain Oysters and Clams Contaminated with Norovirus

The United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an announcement to restaurants and retailers, advising them not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from Drayton Harbor, WA. The notice specifies that the items harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council and Drayton Harbor Oyster Company may be contaminated with Norovirus.

Manila clams were distributed to foodservice establishments and retailers in Arizona (AZ), California (CA), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Illinois (IL), Nevada (NV), New York (NY)...

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Seafood Expo Global Set for Record-Breaking 2026 Event in Barcelona

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global will host its largest event to date at the Gran Via venue in Barcelona from April 21–23, 2026.

With more than 52,907 net square meters of exhibition space sold so far, the trade show is expected to be the largest in its history. Organizers say the event will feature exhibitors from more than 80 countries and include 62 national and regional pavilions.

New pavilions participating this year include the Association of the Fish Products Producers “BG FISH”...

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Mowi Consumer Products to Unveil Redesigned Booth, New Packaging at SENA 2026

Mowi Consumer Products (Mowi CP) of Americas, a subsidiary of salmon farming giant Mowi, said its presence at Seafood Expo North America (SENA) 2026 will be its most ambitious yet (Booth #217). The company is gearing up to showcase its redesigned booth, new innovations, and to preview its major packaging transformation across its MOWI, Ducktrap, and Marine Harvest by Mowi brands.

“The new space brings Mowi's brand vision to life with interactive features to explore, expanded seating for deeper conversations, and dedicated areas highlighting retail...

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Mowi Expands Edutainment Platform in US to Inspire and Educate Salmon Lovers

Mowi has announced an expansion of its MOWI Brand edutainment platform in the US market, reinforcing the company's dedication to educating, inspiring, and engaging consumers with content that is both entertaining and informative.

The expanding ecosystem includes videos, podcasts, chef collaborations, and digital storytelling aimed at building confidence, sparking creativity, and deepening understanding of salmon and aquaculture. "This is more than content — it's an investment in the community," said Diana Dumet, Senior Director of Marketing & Category, Mowi CP of Americas. "Salmon is still widely...

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Mowi to Acquire Torghatten Aqua’s Seawater Salmon Assets in Northern Norway

Mowi has embarked on a strategic expansion by entering into a Transaction Agreement to acquire the entirety of Torghatten Aqua AS's salmon farming seawater business situated in production area 8 in Northern Norway. This business currently focuses on leasing salmon licenses and seawater sites, contributing to educational activities and offering consulting for land-based salmon farming.

Under this agreement, Mowi will obtain a total of 3.37 licenses, encompassing a maximum allowed biomass of 2,628 tonnes. The portfolio includes 1.37 commercial licenses, 1 exhibition license...

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Day 11: Trump Says Iran War Could End “Very Soon,” But Not This Week

On the 11th day of the US–Israel war on Iran, Tehran endured what officials described as some of the heaviest overnight bombardments so far.

Speaking on Monday, US President Donald Trump commented that the war could end “very soon,” but noted that it would not be over this week. 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that Iran would continue fighting for as long as necessary, casting doubt on Trump’s claim that the war may cease in the near future.

Crude oil prices fell more than 10% Tuesday...

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United Natural Foods Reports Strong Profit Growth Amid Strategic Transitions in Q2

United Natural Foods (UNFI) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, revealing both challenges and opportunities ahead.

The company reported a 2.6% decline in net sales, bringing the total to $7.9 billion. This decrease was largely attributed to optimization actions, which impacted sales by nearly 500 basis points. A noteable factor in this shift was the transition out of the Allentown, Pennsylvania distribution center during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, leading to an anticipated drop...

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Russia’s Per‑Capita Fish Consumption Falls to 24 kg as Exports Rise

Per‑capita fish consumption in Russia remains below government targets and shows little sign of near‑term recovery. State plans set a target of 28 kg per person for 2025, but consumption fell to about 24 kg in 2025 — a 2.4% decline year‑on‑year and roughly 11% below 2023 levels. Industry analysts say producers still find it more profitable to export catch than to supply the domestic market.

Retail demand softened in 2025. Analytics firm NTech estimates retail fish sales fell about 1% by volume...

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Import Cargo Volume Expected to Be Down in First Half of 2026, But Too Soon to Tell Impact from Iran

Imports at major U.S. container ports are expected to remain below last year’s levels for the first half of 2026 amid ongoing tariff uncertainty, but it is too soon to gauge the impact of the conflict in Iran, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

“The Supreme Court has struck down IEEPA tariffs but other tariffs have already been announced and others will be coming, so uncertainty continues for retailers...

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Shaping Responsible Aquaculture in and Around Protected Areas

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a stakeholder consultation focused on how aquaculture can operate responsibly within and around Protected Areas. Running from 9 March to 9 April, the 30-day consultation will gather input from key stakeholders and forms part of ASC’s broader work to address environmental risks to biodiversity, habitats, and ecosystem processes in protected areas.

ASC Environmental Standards Coordinator Dan Auwkit says, “As aquaculture becomes central to feeding a growing global population and protected areas continue to expand, there is a clear opportunity...

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Global Crab Trade is Repricing Power - Here's Where It's Concentrating

The global crab market now operates on two pricing centers: frozen in the United States, live in China.

As outlined in last month's report, the global crab trade is becoming increasingly concentrated. The central question for 2026 is how that concentration reshapes pricing power across the major markets.

Full-year 2025 data across all major producing and consuming regions confirm a meaningful expansion in global trade flows. The United States imported 140 million pounds of frozen king and snow crab, reinforcing its role as the dominant pricing center...

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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...

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Crude Oil Set for Record Daily Surge as Iran War Enters Tenth Day

On Monday, the United States and Israel continued their attacks on Iran during the tenth day of the war, with Israeli strikes on oil facilities in Iran causing toxic smoke across Tehran. 

Meanwhile, Iranian forces sustained their retaliatory strikes on US military assets and other key infrastructure in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The latest Iranian attacks on Bahrain have damaged a water desalination plant.

More than a week after the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes...

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GCCA Joins Forces with Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration to Enhance Food Safety Awareness

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has joined the Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration to increase awareness of the United States (US)  Food And Drug Administration's (FDA's) Food Traceability Rule, a key part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) focused on improving food tracking systems.

FSMA Rule 204 requires thorough tracking of high-risk foods on the FDA's Food Traceability List (FTL) to enhance outbreak response and supply chain transparency. With supply chains growing complex, the cold chain sector plays a vital role in ensuring not...

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The Retail Rundown: Grocers Refresh Promotions Ahead of Spring Holidays; CPI Meets Expectations 

With spring around the corner, grocers are leaning on improving weather and refreshed promotional campaigns to attract shoppers to the meat and seafood departments.

Seafood remains a main focus this week as the Lenten season continues, accounting for 27% of total protein promotions, tied with beef for the top spot. Pork follows with 24% of total advertised features, while chicken holds 15% of total protein ad space.

Within seafood, filets dominate promotional activity, with shrimp advertisements close behind. Last week, the fresh finfish category averaged $9.84 per pound...

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US Interior Department Wants Industry Input on Adding Cephalopods to Definition of Shellfish

The Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior is proposing to change the definition of “shellfish” by replacing the phrase “having a shell” with specific names of species, such as Mollusca, which would include oysters, clams, squid, octopus, or cuttlefish; and Order Decapoda, including lobsters, crabs, crayfish, shrimp or other crustaceans. 

USF&W says the action reduces regulatory burden.  

“The purpose of this proposed rule is to modernize and clarify the definition of ‘‘shellfish...

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Enhancing Sustainability and Resilience in Scottish Salmon Farming

The Marine Directorate's research report has determined that persistent elevated mortality in salmon farming in Scotland isn't a widespread issue. The report indicates that no new regulation is necessary, as the industry is actively implementing measures to minimize mortality to the lowest levels possible. It highlights the use of specially tailored seal nets, bespoke vaccines, and breeding programs designed to ensure fish are well adapted to Scottish conditions.

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon outlined additional Scottish Government initiatives over the past year to modernize...

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ANALYSIS: Scallop Markets Navigate Supply Challenges as Domestic Shortcomings Meet Import Declines

The domestic scallop sector continues navigating a challenging supply landscape, despite recent Gulf of Maine landings providing temporary market relief. While these increased landings have offered some larger sizing availability that had been particularly scarce, industry participants view this boost as short-lived against broader domestic harvesting shortcomings that have characterized much of the current season. Market observers suggest that domestic landings, now reaching approximately 97% of the APL...

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Ryan Reynolds Deadpans on 'Endless Shrimp' in New Red Lobster MNTN Campaign

Actor Ryan Reynolds appeared with Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun in a new spot for MNTN, the performance marketing TV platform, using ‘Endless shrimp’ humor to sell targeted advertising.

In the short ad, Reynolds deadpans, “That’s enough shrimp, though. We get it, endless shrimp.” The pair trade barbs before Adamolekun pushes back, clarifying that Red Lobster’s current offer is a SPENDLess shrimp promotion, not its former infamous “endless” deal.

The tongue‑in‑cheek clip riffs on the long‑running cultural conversation...

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Captain Fresh Scores $31M Deal With Blue Earth to Fund Traceability and Waste Reduction

Blue Earth Capital, a global impact investment firm, has agreed to provide €27 million in sustainability-linked financing to India-based Captain Fresh, a fast-growing global packaged seafood company. The deal is aimed at boosting seafood traceability, reducing waste and driving sustainable growth across global seafood value chains.

Founded in 2020 by CMD & Group CEO Utham Gowda, Captain Fresh has built a portfolio of multi-species seafood brands distributed in key consumer markets, including the US, Europe and the UAE. Its strategy focuses...

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Japan-UAE Trade Pact to Eliminate Japanese Seafood Tariffs

On March 5, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced the conclusion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Within 10 years of the agreement's entry into force, Japan will raise its duty-free import rate from 98.7% to 99.9%, while the UAE will raise it from 11.5% to 96.4%. In addition to eliminating tariffs on seafood exports from Japan, Japan will also eliminate tariffs on shrimp imports from the UAE, reported Minato Shimbun...

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Applebee's Reintroduces the Big Easy Menu featuring New Bayou Shrimp Bowl and Big Easy Burger

Applebee's has reintroduced its Big Easy Menu, capturing the bold Bayou flavors of New Orleans. Specials start at $11.99 and are available for a limited time.

This year, Applebee's has unveiled its NEW Big Easy Burger and NEW Bayou Shrimp Bowl. The menu also includes fan favorites like Applebee’s Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp Skillet, Bourbon Street Steak, and the Bourbon Street Mushroom Swiss Burger.

The NEW Bayou Shrimp Bowl features blackened shrimp, smoky Andouille sausage, Spanish rice, garlicky green...

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Seaweed Market to Nearly Double by 2033, Driven by Food Demand

A new report pegs the current global seaweed market value at US$10.3 billion in 2026 and projects growth by 2033 to US$19.7 billion. The 91% increase will be driven by consumer demand and the rising use of seaweed products in food, cosmetics, and sustainable bioproducts. 

Seaweed has long been used in traditional Asian cuisines and pharmaceuticals, but its global demand is expanding rapidly, the report says,  due to rising interest in sustainable food sources, plant-based nutrition, and bio-based industrial materials...

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ANALYSIS: Canadian Whole Fish Influx Creates Ripple Effects Throughout US Salmon Markets

Over the past few weeks, an influx of Canadian whole fish has made its way to US markets. This development appears notable, as typically at this time of year some farms are not harvesting fish and have limited availability from certain sites or regions.

However, the start of this year appears different, with most Canadian producers and sites on both the East Coast and West Coast reportedly having availability and offering product to the US market. With increased supply, competition looks intense, and lower prices...

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Maine Lobster Harvest Drops 8M Pounds in 2025, Value Down More Than $75M

Maine’s lobster fishery softened in 2025, with preliminary state data showing landings down by roughly 8 million pounds and total value falling by more than $75 million year‑over‑year.

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) reported lobstermen landed 78.8 million pounds last year, generating just over $461 million at the dock. The average boat price was $5.85 per pound — the third‑highest on record — but higher per‑pound returns did not offset the volume decline...

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New Bill in AK Senate Bans Trawls or Dredge Gear; Kodiak Whitefish Trawlers Oppose 

A new bill, SB161, introduced by Tok, AK Republican Mike Cronk, would ban the use of  “…any trawl or dredge fishing gear that makes substantial bottom contact with the seafloor while in use, as determined by the department, in the water of the state.” 

The bill also calls for a comprehensive study to assess the “…health of seafloor ecosystems and fish habitat in state water.” That study, to be done by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, would be due by January 1, 2027...

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Korea’s Japanese Seafood Imports Recover to Pre-nuclear Power Plant Accident Levels

According to import and export statistics from the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of South Korea, imports of Japanese seafood reached $247 million in 2025, up 27% from the previous year. This increase was primarily driven by significant growth in live fish such as yellowtail and sea bream, which helped imports return to levels seen before the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident in 2011. 

After the accident, South Korea continued to ban seafood from eight prefectures, including Fukushima. Imports stagnated at around $100 million from 2012...

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