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Wed. Apr 22 2026

ANALYSIS: Exchange Rate Relief Cushions US Shrimp Farmgate Costs Despite Tariff Pressures  

Coast Guard Removes Press Release on American Seafoods Pollock Roe Seizure  

Lithuanian Vičiūnai, French Frais Embal Win Top 2026 Seafood Excellence Awards

ANALYSIS: Downward Pressure on Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Prices Through Week 15  

US House Moves the FISH Act Out of Natural Resources, Along with Seven Other Bills

Governor Appoints Three to Alaska Board of Fish While State Legislators Express Escalating Concern  

The Retail Rundown: Retailers Balance Premium Cuts and Value Picks Ahead of Mother’s Day  

Northern Cod Enters MSC Sustainability Assessment After Decades-Long Recovery

Circana Forecasts 3% Foodservice Growth Across US and Europe in 2026

For 2026 Norway is Turning its Marketing Focus Away From the US to China. Here’s Why.

Private Label Reaches New Milestone Across Europe’s Biggest Grocery Markets

7-Eleven Recalls Sandwiches Across Western Canada Over Listeria Concerns

Andfjord Salmon Secures $43 Million in Funding, Reports Strong Biological Performance

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Ocean Group Over Multi-Facility Listeria Contamination

Day 54 of Iran War: Ceasefire Extended as US Maintains Naval Blockade

Online Grocery Set to Drive Majority of US Grocery Growth Through 2028  

Pokeworks Launches Poke Bombs as Growth Momentum Continues  

Sam’s Club Launches Enhanced Express Delivery, Fueling Continued eCommerce Growth

New UMaine Study Examines Cunner’s Possible Impact on Maine Lobster  

Canada Pushes Seafood Export Growth in Europe at Seafood Expo Global  

FDA Warns Against Recalled Washington Oysters Tied to Norovirus-Like Illnesses  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, April 22

Tue. Apr 21 2026

Red Lobster Revives Endless Shrimp Promotion

ANALYSIS: EU‑UK Shrimp Imports Fall 26% in February  

Salmar Founder's Firm Takes 8.7% Måsøval Stake Ahead of Potential Sale

Congress Examines China's IUU Fishing Impact on US Seafood Markets

Mowi Reports Record Q1 Harvest of 136,000 Tonnes, Beats Guidance by 6%

Japan's Salmon Imports Increased 18% to 24,987 Tons in February, 15% to JPY 33.5 Billion

2025 Global Feed Production Rose 2.9% to 1.44 Bln T - Alltech

Russia Eyes Higher Fish Export Revenue on Rising Prices Despite Flat Volumes

Kroger Spotlights E-commerce Growth with Online Deal Days Push  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, April 21

Mon. Apr 20 2026

Alaska Seafood Industry Seeks Extension of EU CATCH Deadline Amid Trade Disruption Concerns  

Venezuela Says MMPA Blue Crab Process Complete, Eyes US Market Return  

ANALYSIS: Halibut Squeeze as Record-Low Pacific Quotas Meet Atlantic's Characteristic Volatility  

ANALYSIS: UK Shrimp Imports Up 8.5% Year‑on‑Year in February  

Louisiana Rep. Letlow Introduces Bill Requiring Federal Agencies to Buy Only US Seafood

Northern California Temporarily Closes Dungeness Crab Season While Whales Migrate Through  

Japan's Mackerel Exports up 14% in February, Average Price Soared by 47%

Hybrid Models Improve Harmful Algal Bloom Forecasts in Chile

WHOI Sea Grant Funds $1.6M Research Targeting Massachusetts Aquaculture, Fisheries Challenges

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, April 20

Gen Z and Millennials Reshape British Dining with a Health-First Mindset

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Fri. Apr 17 2026

ASP and FFAW Reach Deal on Newfoundland Snow Crab Season After Price Dispute  

The Winding Glass: Diesel Prices Tip of Iceberg for Seafood Industry as Impacts Multiply Downstream

Walmart Launches Major Store Investment Push with 650+ Remodels, Great Value Brand Refresh  

BC's Walcan Quinsam River Pink Salmon Fishery Becomes Province's Only MSC-Certified Salmon Operation  

Japan's Pollock Exports Spiked by 42％ to over 62,000 MT

GSA Appoints Libby Woodhatch and Jeremy Woodrow to its Board of Directors

Alaska to Homeport First Two Arctic Security Cutters, USCG Scales Back Seattle’s Expansion  

Record DFO Survey Highlights Deep Importance of Newfoundland and Labrador Food Fishery

Russia Eyes Antarctic Expansion as Toothfish Research Wraps Up  

Alaska Yellowfin Sole Gets the Spotlight in French Campaign With Herve and Cite Marine  

Pokeworks Posts Record First Quarter as Expansion and Menu Innovation Fuel Growth  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, April 17

Day 49 of Iran War: Oil Slumps as Iran Opens Hormuz; Lebanon Ceasefire Fuels Hopes of Wider Deal

Thu. Apr 16 2026

USDA Establishes First-Ever Office of Seafood to Support American Fishermen

ANALYSIS: Ecuador's Shrimp Value-Added Capacity Constraints Drive HLSO Flows to China, Europe  

Newfoundland Snow Crab Processors File $2.5M Lawsuit Against FFAW Leaders  

USTR 2026 National Trade Estimate Report: Highlights Global Barriers to Trade for Commodity Markets

US Celebrates 50 Years of the Law of Fisheries Management — the Magnuson-Stevens Act

Politis Steak & Seafood Partners with Q Plus Foods to Expand Specialty Seafood Reach

Survey Shows Rising Acceptance of Sidestream-Based Seafood Products

Japan's Herring Imports of 7900 MT in 2025 Record the Lowest in Recent Years

Sea of Okhotsk Pollock Catch Down 3.5% but Revenue Hopes High on Pricing

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, April 16

Agribusiness Leaders Meet André de Paula in Brasília to Bolster Ministry Role and Advance Fisheries

ICFA Panel to Explore Biodiversity and Global Food Security at Seafood Expo Global

ACFFA Opposes Funds to Atlantic Salmon Foundation in Canada’s New Force of Nature Plan

Day 48 of Iran War: Pakistan Steps Up Mediation as US-Iran Talks Gain Momentum  

Wed. Apr 15 2026

Blue Apron Introduces Family Style to Make Weeknight Dinner Easier for Families

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, April 15

NOAA Wants Public Comment on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in Alaska State Waters  

CAVA Introduces Glazed Salmon in First Seafood Menu Expansion  

Trump Administration to Launch $166 Billion Tariff Refund System April 20

ASMI and Jiarong Supermarket Boost Alaska Seafood Visibility During Spring Festival

Isfjord Norway Drops Mowi Salmon Over Russian Feed Ingredients

Regal Springs Teams with French-based Seanovation for Pre-Rigor Tilapia

Day 47 of Iran War: Strait of Hormuz Disruption Persists as Diplomacy Inches Forward

California Commercial Salmon Fishing Reopens After Three-Year Closure as Populations Recover  

NY Man Indicted in $800,000+ Cargo Theft Ring That Targeted Snow Crab, Beer, Blueberries  

The Retail Rundown: Pork Leads Protein Promotions While Prices Remain Competitive  

Cousins Maine Lobster Rolls Into Savannah and St. Louis with New Food Trucks

Albertsons Reports Fiscal 2025 Results and Issues Fiscal 2026 Guidance  

Tue. Apr 14 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, April 14

Gulf Snow Crab Season Gets Underway as Newfoundland Harvesters Weigh Price Decision  

PEIXE BR Welcomes Brazil's New Fisheries Minister Araújo

ASC-Led Partnership Launches Sustainable Aquaculture Initiative in Songkhla Lake  

Trident Seafoods Files $100 Million Suit Alleging Tacoma Fire Department Destroyed Kodiak Enterprise

Access Determines Price: The Global Crab Market Tightens in 2026  

ANALYSIS: February Dip in French Shrimp Imports Reflects Typical Seasonal Slowdown  

ANALYSIS: Argentina's Illex Squid Landings Surge 73% Year to Date, While Prices Show Upward Pressure  

Day 46 of Iran War: Trump Says Iran Deal Still Possible Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions

US Extends Russian Seafood Ban as Alaska Pushes for Continued Restrictions

NOAA Enforcement Nets New Jersey Captain, Seafood Dealer in Illegal Scallop Scheme

UK Fish Stocks Face Growing Strain as Sustainability Ratings Slip for Cod, Scampi  

Mon. Apr 13 2026

Center for Biological Diversity Sues NOAA Over Northern Fur Seal Protection, Targets Pollock Fleet  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, April 13

Proximar Reports Strong Q1 Biological Performance, Seeks Added Financing Amid Cash Pressure

Chile Coordinates Salmon Industry Response as Harmful Algal Blooms Affect 11 Farms

Alaskan Seafood Takes Center Stage on MasterChef Indonesia  

NOAA Closes Northern Gulf of Maine Scallop Area After Quota Reached  

Day 45 of Iran War: Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as US Tightens Control Over Iranian Gulf

Supreme Court Halts NL Snow Crab Tie-Up; Sackton Warns of Market Risk  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Direct-to-Consumer Seafood Pioneer LobsterAnywhere Approaches Million-Package Milestone

NFWF Announces $3.4 Million in Grants to Modernize Data Collection in US Fisheries

Japan-Russia Trade Official Highlights Strong Crab Demand Growth

Commerce Drops 283 Indian Shrimp Exporters from AD Review Over No Entries

Fri. Apr 10 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, April 10

Alaska’s Gubernatorial Candidates Focus on Trawl Behavior While Trawl Allies Fire Back in Radio Ads  

AI Biomass Cameras Enable Individualized Growth Strategies in Aquaculture

SalmonChile and ProChile Join Forces to Strengthen Chilean Salmon in US Market

Vital Pet Life Brings First ASC-Certified Pet Supplement to US Market Through Walmart Launch  

BAADER Presents Next-Generation Seafood Processing Solutions at SPG

Maine Senators Press NMFS on Ropeless Gear Concerns as Industry Testing Continues

MSC Report Shows Seafood Shoppers Demand Simplicity, Value and Trust

Day 42 of Iran War: Pakistan to Host US-Iran Talks as Fragile Ceasefire Stirs Regional Tensions

Seafood Expo Global Heads to Barcelona for Record-Breaking Edition

Evolving Strategies and Market Momentum in Foodservice  

USTR Greer Blasts WTO as "Not Serious Forum" After Cameroon Conference

SeaPak's National Picky Eaters Day Builds Momentum for Family Seafood Adoption

ANALYSIS: Fish Meal Prices Surge as Peru Cuts Anchovy Catch Limits  

Thu. Apr 9 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, April 9

American Seafoods Refutes Federal Seizure of Pollock Roe, Calling it a Paperwork Discrepancy  

Salmon Evolution Holds Q1 Steady, Eyes Stronger Volumes After Operational Reset

Mersey Seafoods Acquires Nova Scotia's Comeau's Sea Foods

Mexico Launches New Campaign to Boost Seafood Industry and Regional Economies

Norway's Seafood Exports Rise 3% Despite Continued US Decline  

Canada Commits $1.1 Billion to Renew Pacific Salmon Recovery Strategy  

ANALYSIS: Chilean Atlantic Salmon Harvest Surges 15.4% in 2025 as Mortality Rates Decline  

ANALYSIS: Canadian Lobster Exports Recover in February After Weak Start to the Year  

Day 41 of Iran War: Lebanon Mourns After Deadly Israeli Strikes; Iran, US Clash Over Ceasefire Terms

Nomad Foods Expands Executive Leadership with Two Newly Created Roles

Alaska Peninsula Communities File Suit to Void Conflicted Fisheries Regulations  

Wed. Apr 8 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, April 8

Kura Sushi Posts Higher Sales and Continued Expansion in Second Quarter

Aquaculture Tech Giant AKVA Group Considers Sale Following Strong Growth  

Oil Spill Prompts Protests and Government Response in Veracruz

Seafood Expo Global Reveals 38 Award Finalists from 17 Countries Ahead of Barcelona Show

Cousins Maine Lobster Expands in Wisconsin After Strong Milwaukee Debut  

VNIRO: Saury Stock Recovery Expected Within 4-5 Years in Russian Waters  

Trump's Proposed 2027 Budget Slashes NOAA by $1.6B Despite Maritime Investment

Russian Pollock Roe Auction Bid Prices Around $5.00 Per Kilo in Busan, Korea  

ANALYSIS: February US Shrimp Imports Hold Steady as Ecuador Fills India's Peeled Shortfall  

Day 40 of Iran War: US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Truce as Hormuz Reopening Tied to Talks  

The Retail Rundown: Retail Calm Precedes Seasonal Food Spike  

Tue. Apr 7 2026

DoorDash and Family Dollar Expand Nationwide Access to Affordable Grocery Delivery With SNAP/EBT  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, April 7

Banga Ltd Showcases Premium Canned Fish Innovations at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show

New York Seeks Federal Disaster Relief for Suffolk Aquaculture After Costly Winter Freeze

Champagne China Visit Accelerates Trade Momentum with Canada's Seafood Sector in Prime Position

Russia-Japan Salmon Agreement Points to Expanded Fisheries Cooperation

Commerce Initiates Administrative Reviews for Shrimp AD/CVD Orders Covering Thousands of Importers

Coast Guard Rescues Crew From Grounded Fishing Vessel Near Unalaska Island in Bering Sea  

Day 39 of Iran War: Trump Says “Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” if Deal Missed  

Coast Guard Seizes $65K in Unreported Pollock Roe from American Seafoods Vessel  

Mon. Apr 6 2026

India's Seafood Exports: From Growth to Global Competitiveness  

NOAA Rescinds Fishing Ban in Northeast Marine Monument, Restoring Commercial Access  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, April 6

NFI Report: US Sushi Market Reaches $22 Billion as Growth Spreads Beyond Coastal Markets  

Ikura Price Reached a Record High in 2025 Amid a Drastic Reduction in Hokkaido  

Day 38 of Iran War: Trump Deadline Looms as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Expana's Weekly Top 10

ANALYSIS: India’s Five Year Black Tiger Shrimp Export Surge  

Brazil Pivots Tilapia Strategy to Latin America Amid US Market Concentration Risks

AquaBounty Eyes Final Asset Sale After Exiting Salmon Operations

Fri. Apr 3 2026

ASC Highlights Certification, New Label at Seafood Expo Global 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, April 3

Innovasea Offers Topian Initiative Sustainable Seafood with Cutting-Edge, Fully Submersible Net Pens

Newfoundland Snow Crab Opens at CAD $5.30/lb as Pricing Dispute Threatens Season Start  

Ventisqueros Joins Chile’s Salmon Council Strengthening Industry Collaboration

Day 35 of Iran War: US, Israel Expand Strikes on Iran as Washington Ramps Up Pressure

Russia Eyes African Waters Expansion After First Research Mission Since 1980s  

Red Lobster Considers Bringing Back Ultimate Endless Shrimp Promotion

ANALYSIS: Crab Meat Market Faces Perfect Storm of Supply Constraints and Pricing Pressures  

Northern Cod Stock Surges 20% in Single Year, Reaches 'Healthy Zone' Status

Thu. Apr 2 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, April 2

FFAW Walks Out of Snow Crab Price Talks Days Before Season Start  

Shuckin' Shack Names America's "Best Crab Leg Puller" Following Nationwide Search

Peru Opens First 2026 Anchovy Season with 1.91 Million Metric Ton Quota, Down 36%

Day 34 of Iran War: US-Israel War on Iran Intensifies; Oil Jumps, Tehran Rejects Ceasefire Claims

Quinlan Brothers Plans Fish Waste-to-Value Facility at Bay de Verde Operations

BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Stephanie Reibling Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer  

Sernapesca Hosts FDA and Mattilsynet to Showcase Chile’s Salmon Farming Standards

BSF Links Lenten Seafood Price Increases to Import Challenges

Erling Haaland Renews Norwegian Seafood Ambassador Deal Until Autumn 2028

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Retail Prices Drop as Market Enters Recalibration Mode Amid Lent Season  

Wed. Apr 1 2026

Southeast Alaska Troll Chinook Limit Jumps 57% to 146,000 Fish for 2026  

DOT Allocates $489M for US Port Improvements to 'Restore Maritime Dominance'

Avanti Feeds Secures 10% Stake in New Ecuadorian Aqua Feed Venture

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, April 1

Kaldvik Secures Financing Relief from Masoval as Losses Mount

Pure Salmon Japan Secures $180 Million Fortress-Led Funding for Land-Based Salmon Facility

18 Rockfish Species Could Get 'Snapper' Market Name Under FDA Proposal

High Liner Slashes 9% of North American Office Staff Amid Tariff, Input Cost Pressures

Japan's Salmon and Trout Imports Dropped 8%, but Increased 6.3% in Value in 2025  

Aquaculture IS Agriculture, Canadian Fish Farms Want Inclusion in the Next Policy Framework  

Day 33 of Iran War: US, Israel Intensify Strikes on Iran Amid Diplomatic Deadlock  

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Governor Appoints Three to Alaska Board of Fish While State Legislators Express Escalating Concern

For most of his two terms, Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a press release in late March or early April on appointments to the state’s Board of Fisheries, which, along with the Board of Game, oversees the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. 

Not this year. Almost a month ago, Dunleavy penned an identical letter to two new appointees and one incumbent, thanking them for accepting the appointment to the seven-member board. 

The two new appointments, Josh Hayes and Blair Hickson, are replacing...

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ANALYSIS: Exchange Rate Relief Cushions US Shrimp Farmgate Costs Despite Tariff Pressures

Farmgate shrimp prices adjusted for yield and exchange rates present a more stable picture than replacement cost headlines suggest, but the story shifts dramatically once tariffs enter the equation. While origin-level costs in India track near mid-2022 levels even with current tariffs included, US importers face significantly compressed margins as replacement costs squeeze profitability across product forms...

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Coast Guard Removes Press Release on American Seafoods Pollock Roe Seizure

The US Coast Guard removed a press release from its website detailing the seizure of $65,000 worth of Alaska pollock roe from American Seafoods' catcher-processor Northern Eagle.

The Coast Guard told Alaska's NBC-2 KTUU that it removed the posts to prevent "unintended consequences, distractions from NOAA's ongoing investigation, or confusion about the compliance record within the Alaska pollock fishery."

The USCG said it pushed back on the case's conclusions, noting the issue shouldn't be viewed as evidence of illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing in one...

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Lithuanian Vičiūnai, French Frais Embal Win Top 2026 Seafood Excellence Awards

Vičiūnai Group of Lithuania and Frais Embal of France captured the top prizes at the 2026 Seafood Excellence Global Awards during Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, beating 35 finalists from 16 countries.

Vičiūnai Group took the Best Retail Product award for its Smoked Herring Slices – Natural Flavor, a ready-to-eat product featuring simple ingredients and a smoky taste. Judges praised the well-balanced herring and smoke flavors, precise slicing and packing, and eye-catching packaging design.

Expana caught up with Vičiūnai at Seafood Expo North America last month...

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ANALYSIS: Downward Pressure on Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Prices Through Week 15

The Norwegian Atlantic farm salmon price reached its highest point in week 11 (March 16) of 2026 to date and has since been moving downward. According to market participants, the demand remained irregular and somewhat fair. More recently, week 15 (April 13) closed with a weak market undertone, following the pattern seen in previous weeks. On the supply side, market participants reported that supplies were fully adequate to meet current lackluster buying interest, contributing to further downward pressure on Norwegian prices...

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Governor Appoints Three to Alaska Board of Fish While State Legislators Express Escalating Concern

For most of his two terms, Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy has issued a press release in late March or early April on appointments to the state’s Board of Fisheries, which, along with the Board of Game, oversees the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. 

Not this year. Almost a month ago, Dunleavy penned an identical letter to two new appointees and one incumbent, thanking them for accepting the appointment to the seven-member board. 

The two new appointments, Josh Hayes and Blair Hickson, are replacing...

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Northern Cod Enters MSC Sustainability Assessment After Decades-Long Recovery

Newfoundland's Northern cod stock has officially entered the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) assessment process for sustainability certification, marking a significant milestone for the fishery that collapsed in the 1990s and led to the MSC's creation.

The announcement came during the Northern Cod Fishery Improvement Project's update at the Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona on April 20, building on positive momentum from recent stock assessments showing the fishery's remarkable recovery.

Earlier this month, Fisheries and Oceans Canada confirmed the stock had grown...

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Circana Forecasts 3% Foodservice Growth Across US and Europe in 2026

Circana projects US and European foodservice spend will grow 3% in 2026, as evolving consumer behaviors reshape demand across channels, dayparts and formats.

Speaking at Alimentaria, VP Foodservice Europe Edurne Uranga noted that while the two regions share common trends, they differ structurally. “The reality is more nuanced. The two markets share common dynamics, particularly the blurring of channels as new touchpoints emerge to capture immediate consumption occasions, but diverge in important structural ways.”

In the US, convenience stores are driving disruption...

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7-Eleven Recalls Sandwiches Across Western Canada Over Listeria Concerns

7-Eleven has recalled various sandwich products across Western Canada due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to a food recall warning posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) on April 14.

The recall affects sandwiches sold in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan provinces and was triggered by 7-Eleven Canada. No illnesses linked to the recalled products have been reported as of publication.

The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation that may lead to additional recalls and is verifying that the recalled products have been removed from...

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FDA Issues Warning Letter to Ocean Group Over Multi-Facility Listeria Contamination

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter on March 3 to Los Angeles-based Ocean Group Inc. following inspections at four seafood processing facilities that revealed widespread Listeria monocytogenes contamination and serious sanitation violations.

The agency found the same strain of L. monocytogenes across Ocean Group's Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dallas facilities between May and September 2025, with whole genome sequencing linking the pathogen to clinical isolates from ill people dating back to 2017. The contamination represents a "resident pathogen...

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Online Grocery Set to Drive Majority of US Grocery Growth Through 2028

Online grocery shopping has firmly entered the mainstream, according to a new report from FMI – The Food Industry Association and NielsenIQ, which positions e-commerce as a primary driver of future grocery growth.

"Ecommerce is poised for extensive growth," said Jack O’Leary, director of ecommerce strategic insights for NIQ. "With online grocery sales increasing at a projected 11.6% annual rate through 2028 and already accounting for about one-fifth of total grocery spending, success now hinges on how well retailers connect digital and physical...

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Sam’s Club Launches Enhanced Express Delivery, Fueling Continued eCommerce Growth 

Sam’s Club, a leading membership retail club, has launched an enhanced tier to its popular Express delivery, enabling members to go from checkout to doorstep delivery on thousands of in-club items in as little as an hour—often faster—with no minimum purchase and at the same price as in the club.

“Members love our three hours or less Express delivery, but they told us they wanted an even faster option—so, we delivered,” said Greg Pulsifer, Senior Vice President, eCommerce at Sam’s...

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ANALYSIS: EU‑UK Shrimp Imports Fall 26% in February

According to European Commission data, February shrimp imports in the EU‑UK region fell sharply following a seasonal decline that began in December. The EU and UK traded 44,133 metric tonnes of warm‑ and cold‑water shrimp in February, a 26.1% drop from January and 4.8% year‑on‑year.

The decline reflects weaker demand at the start of the year, following large shrimp orders in Q4 across all UK and EU markets. Many importers also reported remaining local inventories that slowed the Q1 refill process...

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Congress Examines China's IUU Fishing Impact on US Seafood Markets

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) co-chaired a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing on April 16 examining how China's illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing practices harm American fishermen and enable forced labor in global seafood supply chains.

The hearing, titled "Dark Nets, Illicit Labor—Confronting China's IUU Fishing and Seafood Supply Chain," featured testimony from Ian Urbina of the Outlaw Ocean Project, who detailed how Chinese distant-water fleets use forced labor and illegal fishing methods to create unfair competition for US fishermen...

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Japan's Salmon Imports Increased 18% to 24,987 Tons in February, 15% to JPY 33.5 Billion

According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, February imports of fresh and frozen salmon and trout increased by 18% year-on-year to 24,987 tons, and their value increased by 16% to 33.5 billion yen ($211.5 million). Imports of key items, such as frozen Chilean coho salmon and frozen Russian sockeye salmon, increased, Minato Shimbun reported.

February imports of frozen Chilean coho salmon increased by 11% year-on-year to 13,541 tons. While imports have been on an upward trend since last...

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Russia Eyes Higher Fish Export Revenue on Rising Prices Despite Flat Volumes

Russia expects a significant increase in revenue from fish exports this year, driven mainly by rising prices for Russian fish in major export markets.

According to Ilya Shestakov, head of Rosrybolovstvo, while export volumes will likely remain similar to 2025 levels, their value is expected to be significantly higher.

"Since the beginning of 2026, Russia has been 11% ahead in terms of export value for its fish: Last year, we exported fish and seafood for a total sum of $6.1 billion...

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Alaska Seafood Industry Seeks Extension of EU CATCH Deadline Amid Trade Disruption Concerns

A coalition of US and European seafood trade groups is urging the European Union to extend the July 10, 2026, deadline for compliance with updated EU CATCH certification requirements, warning that current traceability demands could effectively ban Alaska seafood from EU markets.

The coalition includes Seafood Europe, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), At-Sea Processors Association (APA), National Fisheries Institute (NFI), and Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA).

The groups cite a "core challenge" in requirements that each imported shipment provide traceability of each harvest vessel's...

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ANALYSIS: Halibut Squeeze as Record-Low Pacific Quotas Meet Atlantic's Characteristic Volatility

The 2026 Pacific halibut season has opened at historically elevated price levels, with initial market values closely aligned with where the 2025 season finished. This firm start comes as the 2026 coastwide quota was set at 29.33 million pounds, the lowest total allowable catch in the more than 100-year history of the fishery, reinforcing an already tight supply outlook. U.S. allocations were mostly unchanged from last year, while British Columbia’s quota was reduced by about 7 percent, reflecting continued stock concerns under the International Pacific Halibut Commission's...

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US House Moves the FISH Act Out of Natural Resources, Along with Seven Other Bills

Tuesday, the House Committee on Natural Resources reported the FISH Act, a bill that will strengthen efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. 

“House Committee on Natural Resources members are dedicated to enacting commonsense policies to support rural communities across America,” remarked Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.)  

“Today’s markup advanced legislation that will ….combat illegal fishing activities… I look forward to working with the sponsors to advance these bills through the House,” said Westerman...

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The Retail Rundown: Retailers Balance Premium Cuts and Value Picks Ahead of Mother’s Day

Early signs of grilling season are emerging, with retailers striking a balance between premium beef offerings and value-focused pork and chicken to draw in shoppers. At the same time, they’re preparing to compete for share during one of the year’s biggest foodservice-driven occasions: Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day, falling on May 10 this year, is a holiday typically dominated by restaurants, with 63% of consumers planning a special outing and total spending projected to hit a record $38 billion, according to the National Retail...

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For 2026 Norway is Turning its Marketing Focus Away From the US to China. Here’s Why.

At their annual meeting last January, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) announced a shift in their marketing focus away from the United States and towards China, supported by a new Trends Report.  

The next few months' export data illustrated the new policy. NSC released their report, “The Year of China” recently with detailed demographics and trends that support the new policy. 

The report notes that China’s four tier-one cities — Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen — each with populations in excess of 18 million people...

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Private Label Reaches New Milestone Across Europe’s Biggest Grocery Markets

Circana reports private label has reached a new milestone in Europe, hitting a 50% unit share across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UK for the first time. The gain reflects sustained pressure from higher living costs, with store brands steadily expanding share since 2021 by more than three percentage points.

Circana’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth Insights, Ananda Roy, said, "Supermarket private label brands have spent the last decade becoming powerful brands in their own right. Given that a normal shopping...

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Andfjord Salmon Secures $42 Million in Funding, Reports Strong Biological Performance

Norwegian land-based salmon farmer Andfjord Salmon announced a strategic partnership with Eidsfjord Sjøfarm and is raising a minimum NOK 300 million through a private placement at NOK 27.50 per share, with Eidsfjord committing an additional NOK 100 million investment.

The partnership includes substantial post-smolt deliveries from Andfjord to Eidsfjord in 2026 and 2027, with approximately 1 million planned for 2026 alone. The agreement also secures Andfjord's smolt sourcing and processing capacity through Holmøy Havbruk.

Andfjord reported excellent biological and operational metrics... 

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Day 54 of Iran War: Ceasefire Extended as US Maintains Naval Blockade

US President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire to allow more time for Tehran to submit a proposal and for negotiations to continue, while keeping a US naval blockade on Iranian ports in place. Iran called the blockade a violation of the truce and said it would not negotiate under pressure.

Tensions remain high across the region, with continued violence in the West Bank and southern Lebanon despite ceasefires.  Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained, heightening concerns over global oil supplies, as both sides blame...

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Pokeworks Launches Poke Bombs as Growth Momentum Continues

Pokeworks, a fast-casual poke brand, is launching Poke Bombs, a new menu item featuring sweet inari tofu pockets filled with white rice, topped with fresh poke and finished with a soy glaze. The lineup spotlights the flavors of ahi tuna, salmon, surimi and lobster.

"We're seeing more guests looking for food that keeps up with their day," said Mike Wu, Co-Founder and Head of Concept at Pokeworks. "Poke Bombs make it easy to grab something fresh and satisfying, whether you're on your...

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Red Lobster Revives Endless Shrimp Promotion

Red Lobster officially announced Monday the return of its Endless Shrimp promotion, bringing back the offer that contributed to the chain's 2024 bankruptcy filing.

The limited-time promotion returns as part of the brand's renewed focus on customer feedback, according to CEO Damola Adamolekun.

"Endless Shrimp has been a part of Red Lobster's legacy for 20 years and our guests have never stopped asking for it," Adamolekun said. "We're excited to bring it back, for a limited time, in a way that works for our business today and honors what made it special...

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Salmar Founder's Firm Takes 8.7% Måsøval Stake Ahead of Potential Sale

The Witzøe family has acquired an 8.7% stake in Norwegian salmon farmer Måsøval for NOK 374 million, purchasing the shareholding from Odin Fondene through its Kverva investment firm, according to Norwegian financial newspaper Dagens Næringsliv.

The move makes Kverva the second-largest shareholder in Måsøval, behind the founding family's 70% controlling interest, and has fueled analyst speculation that Gustav Witzøe-controlled Salmar may be positioning for a full acquisition of its regional competitor.

"Many are probably interested in the company...

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Mowi Reports Record Q1 Harvest of 136,000 Tonnes, Beats Guidance by 6%

Norwegian salmon giant Mowi posted record first-quarter harvest volumes of 136,000 tonnes gutted weight, representing 26% growth from 108,000 tonnes in Q1 2025 and exceeding the company's guidance of 128,000 tonnes.

The harvest beat Bloomberg consensus expectations of 128,118 tonnes, marking Mowi's strongest Q1 performance on record.

Norway led regional production with 75,500 tonnes, followed by Chile at 21,000 tonnes and Scotland at 20,500 tonnes. Canada contributed 8,000 tonnes, while Ireland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland (Arctic Fish) added 2,000, 3,000 and 6,000 tonnes respectively...

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2025 Global Feed Production Rose 2.9% to 1.44 Bln T - Alltech

Global feed production climbed to an estimated 1.44 billion MT in 2025, representing a 2.9% increase year-on-year (YOY) or by 40.136 million MT, according to Alltech's 2026 Agri-Food Outlook released on April 21.

The data, drawn from Alltech's 15th annual global feed production survey, analyzed compound feed production and prices from 142 countries and 38,837 feed mills during late 2025. 

The top three feed-producing nations were China, the US, and Brazil, combining to produce 47.7% of all global feed tonnage.

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Kroger Spotlights E-commerce Growth with Online Deal Days Push

The Kroger Co. is leaning further into e-commerce as it launches its “Online Deal Days” promotion, pairing limited-time discounts with new data showing continued consumer demand for speed, value and convenience in online grocery shopping.

Running from April 22 through May 5, the event is aimed at driving digital engagement across Pickup and Delivery. Offers include $30 off a first Pickup or Delivery order of $75 or more, free delivery on orders over $50, and digital discounts on...

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Venezuela Says MMPA Blue Crab Process Complete, Eyes US Market Return

Venezuela's Ministry of Fisheries announced on April 16 that it has successfully completed the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) comparability registration process with NOAA Fisheries, potentially clearing the way for resumed blue crab exports to the US market after a three-month embargo that devastated the country's fishing industry.

The Venezuelan government claims the registration "ensures that Venezuelan seafood products meet the rigorous quality and sustainability standards required for export to the North American market," according to an April 16 statement from the Ministry of...

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