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Tue. May 19 2026

ANALYSIS: Supply Pressures Intensify as NOAA's MMPA Decision Impacts Crab Meat Market  

Whale Entanglement Highlights Pressure on Oregon Dungeness Fishery  

Seafood Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Open Ocean Aquaculture Legislation

Princes Shifts Sardine Sourcing to MSC-Certified Iberian Fishery  

SalmonChile Calls for Cross-Sector Unity at Blue Week 2026 as Chile Advances Blue Economy Agenda

All-out Effort for 2026 Yukon Chinook and Chum Salmon Reach Spawning Grounds in US and Canada  

United Fishermen of Alaska Begins Search for New Executive Director, Welch Named to CFEC

Pacific Dream Seafoods Plans Major Processing, Cold Storage Expansion in Washington

Alaska Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Electronic Monitoring for Trawl Vessels in State Waters

Global Coalition Urges Japan to Halt Public Funding for Octopus Farming Research

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 19

Mon. May 18 2026

ANALYSIS: Domestic Scallop Supply Influx Dominated by Smaller Counts Amid Global Shortfalls  

2026 Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Shows Strength of Industry Amid Turbulent Times

ArcelorMittal Fined Record $100M for Fisheries Act Violations in Quebec

Russia’s Salmon Catch Could Fall Up to 30% in 2026, Fisheries Head Says

Sweden Invests SEK 30 Million to Build Domestic Oyster Industry  

SADC Ministers to Focus on Food Security, Livestock Disease and Blue Economy at Zimbabwe Summit

Distinguished Programs Opens Marine Cargo Program for Business With Allianz Capacity

Good News Stories for Endangered Species Day 2026

Moxies Rolls Out Limited‑Time Sushi Menu for Summer  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 18

Fri. May 15 2026

Silver Bay Raises Opening Price for Bristol Bay Sockeye Up 23 Percent From 2025  

Future Market Insights Projects Plant-Based Fish Market to Reach $3.6 Billion by 2036  

China’s First Mobile Salmon Farm Delivers Commercial Harvest

Russia Forecasts Record Herring Catch off Sakhalin on Rising Stock Levels

ASMFC Defends Menhaden Delay as Debate Over Chesapeake Science Intensifies  

PEI Targets Oyster Industry Stability with Wage and Debt Relief

Russia Expands Inspector Mobile App for Fisheries Enforcement

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 15

Mowi Posts Second-Best First Quarter as Salmon Demand Climbs

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 15, 2026

Thu. May 14 2026

ANALYSIS: Atlantic Cod Prices Surge 26% Year Over Year as Catch Limits Tighten Supply  

ANALYSIS: US Retail Shrimp Prices Hit Decade Highs Amid Consumer Pullback  

NOAA Fisheries Finds Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon “Not Warranted” for ESA Listing  

Alaska Seafood Gains Expanded QSR Visibility During Lent 2026 Promotions  

Pokeworks Accelerates Greater Boston Expansion With Multi‑Unit Franchise Growth  

Chilean Salmon Council Joins Industry to Celebrate 50 Years of Salmon Farming May 28

US Shrimp Industry Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act

Andfjord Salmon: Salmon Crosses Important Weight Thresholds

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 14

Congress Presses USTR to Launch Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices

Nova Austral Opens Facilities to Support Scientific Education and Community Ties

Wed. May 13 2026

ANALYSIS: March US Mahi Imports Improve, but Supply Remains Historically Tight  

Kodiak’s Early Season Salmon Fishing Curtailed to Protect Expected Low Return of Reds and Kings  

USDA Seeks 192,000 Pounds of Catfish Products for Government Food Programs

Mexico Secures US Shrimp Export Certification Renewal Through Sea Turtle Protection Compliance

Russia Expands Fish Export Geography to Africa, Middle East, Latin America

Ecuador’s President Noboa Completes MOU with Morocco to Strengthen Bilateral Trade

The Retail Rundown: Memorial Day Promotions Heat Up as Shoppers Focus on Value  

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Serves Up a Fresh Culinary Chapter with New Executive Chef

Venezuela Adds First ASC-Certified Feed Mills as Aquafeed Program Expands

ASC Deepens Asia Outreach as Producers Prepare for New Farm, Feed Standards

Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Vipin Gopal to Lead Data and AI  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 13

Tue. May 12 2026

Canada to Invest $957.8 Million Over 5 Years in Small Craft Harbors Program

NOAA Grants Swimming Crab Import Access to Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka After Court-Ordered Review  

ANALYSIS: Chilean Mussel Sector Adapts to Constrained Supply Environment  

Georgia Becomes Fifth State to Require Shrimp Origin Disclosure in Restaurants

Shining Sea Fish Co. Recalls Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring Over Botulism Risk

Japan's POP Imports from the US Plummeted 57% in 2025 amid China's Sharp Import Increase

European Tuna Industry Warns Against Indonesian Free Trade Deal Tariff Cuts

TGI Fridays Launches Fridays United to Drive Global Soccer Tournament Traffic  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 12

Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery Service to More US Cities  

Bioriginal Names Randy Fournier President and CEO Amid Growth Push

Seafish Appoints Barry Harland as Director of Operations

Mon. May 11 2026

Aurora and McLane to Launch Driverless Trucking Operations in Texas

Applebee’s Brings Back All You Can Eat Menu Alongside New Don Julio ‘Poolio’ Margaritas

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 11

Conxemar Takes “Twice as Easy, Twice as Good” Campaign to 50+ Supermarkets Across Spain

Samjin Frozen Fish Cake Recalled Nationwide in Canada Over Undeclared Allergens

The Compression Phase: Alaska Reclaims Strength as Global Crab Markets Diverge  

Sustainable Tuna Becomes Mainstream on UK Supermarket Shelves, MSC Report Finds  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Salmon Harvest Down YOY in March as Water Temperatures Rise  

Middle East Conflict Drives Surimi Price Hikes for 93% of Japanese Kamaboko Makers

Russia Eyes Busan as Distribution Hub for Southeast Asian Fish Exports

US Virgin Islands Seeks Federal Support for Aquaculture Development Through Farm Bill Amendment  

Fishing and Farm Groups Voice Concerns Over New USDA Seafood Office Direction

Fri. May 8 2026

Navy Will Commission New USS Ted Stevens Destroyer in Whittier but Homeport in Norfolk  

Mother’s Day Momentum Builds Across Foodservice

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 8

Alaska Halibut Fisherman Receives Fishing Ban, $15,000 Fine for Lacey Act Violations  

83% of Fast-Food Chains Are Invisible to AI Restaurant Recommendations, Uberall Finds

Fishmeal Output Slides in Early 2026 as China Demand Signals Soften

Premium Brands Holdings Posts Record Q1 Results Despite Clearwater Seafoods Challenges

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 8, 2026  

Alaska 2026 Salmon Season Officially Gets Underway This Month at Copper River!  

Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Northeast Canyons Monument Fishing Access

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three California Seafood Processors Over HACCP Violations

Scottish Salmon Survival Rates Hit Record High in Q1 2026

North Pacific Fisheries Commission Addresses IUU, Bottom Fishing Among Regional Issues Last Month

Thu. May 7 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 7

USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food  

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Imports Drop 19% in March as Product Mix and Origin Shifts Reshape Market  

Nueva Pescanova Raises €283M to Fund Growth as 2025 Profits Jump

Ocinet Recalls “…And Kimchi” Sliced Kimchi Over Undeclared Fish Allergen

Genova Premium Tuna Launches Mediterranean Tuna Bowls  

Cousins Maine Lobster Debuts Fried Seafood Concept

Strong Kroner, Middle East War, US Tariffs Hit Norway's Seafood Exports in April

NFI Urges USTR to Exempt Seafood from Section 301 Tariffs in Excess Capacity Investigation

Thai Union Feed Mill Credits Their Shrimp Feed Business for Impressive Q1 2026 Report

Wed. May 6 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 6

USDA Solicits Bids for Major 2.3 Million-Pound Alaska Pollock Purchase

New NOAA Mapping Tool Tracks Shifts in West Coast Fisheries

EU, Mediterranean Nations Back New 2027 Pact to Rebuild Fish Stocks

Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission Returns in August Across Three US Markets

The Retail Rundown: May Ignites Grocery’s Biggest Early-Season Rush  

Ace Aquatec Names Gonzalo Boehmwald Trigo General Manager for Latin America

Pacific Hybreed Secures $1M to Scale Shellfish Seed Production  

FDA Removes Ecuadorian Shrimp Producer SONGA from Red List

Royal Greenland Returns to Profit After Divesting Chile, Norway Operations

Thai Union Posts 7.6% Q1 Sales Growth to $983M Despite US Tariff, FX Headwinds

Alaska Rep. Begich Offers Bill to Add Four Seats to North Pacific Fishery Management Council  

Tue. May 5 2026

Saladworks Adds Warm Roasted Chicken and Fire-Grilled Steak to Create Your Own Lineup  

FSIS Issues Health Alert for Misbranded Giovanni Rana Ravioli Over Undeclared Shellfish Allergens

FFAW Welcomes Canada’s Renewed Investment in Small Craft Harbours

Mexico Sets Shrimp Fishing Closures in Gulf and Caribbean Starting in May

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 5

FDA Warns Against Eating La Serranita Blood Clams From Ecuador Over Hepatitis A Risk

NOAA Fisheries Opens Up to $99 Million for Pacific Salmon Recovery Projects  

Atlantic Menhaden Fishery Receives MSC Recertification  

Chicken of the Sea Achieves Full MSC Certification Across Retail Tuna Portfolio  

Hokkaido's Herring Production in the Sea of ​​Japan Shows Clear Decline

Trump White House Supports Delaying Right Whale Regulations for Maine Lobster Fishery Until 2035

House Hearing Spotlights Safer Shrimp Imports Act Amid Food Safety Push

Mon. May 4 2026

Create a Celebration as Unique as Mom  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 4

Profand Completes Strategic Acquisition of Unión Martín

Japan's Tuna and Skipjack Fishery Organizations Request Measures to Address Rising Fuel Prices  

NAIA Names Bradley George Executive Director

EU Review says Fisheries Policy Improved Management but Fell Short on Sustainability  

Peru's Anchovy Season Faces Quota Fulfillment Risk as Juvenile Catches Disrupt Operations

StarKist Joins Feed the Children to Help Put Child Hunger to Bed

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Commerce Sets Preliminary Antidumping Margins for Indian Shrimp at 2.36-4.30%

Russia May Face Sharp Drop in Black Sea, Azov Basin Fish Catch Due to Infrastructure Attacks

COSFF Taps Drew Watts as Foodservice VP, Expands National Broker Network

BC Coastal First Nations Tell Ottawa to Reverse Trudeau-era Net Salmon Pen Ban  

Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline

Fri. May 1 2026

Special BOF Meeting Addresses Gear Switch in Cook Inlet, Traditional Knowledge Reg Language  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 1

Cousins Maine Lobster Launches Statewide Food Truck Tour in New Mexico

Federal Bill Targets Tire Chemical Linked to the Population Decline of Coho Salmon in Pacific NW  

US House Approves Farm Bill Amendments Expanding USDA Role in Seafood Sector

Court Rejects Conagra Bid to Dismiss Seafood Mislabeling Lawsuit

Ecuador Shrimp Industry Faces Export Bottleneck from Container Shortage

Russian Far East Origin Spiny Snow Crab and Red Snow Crab Prices up by 30% in the Japanese Market  

Thu. Apr 30 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, April 30

Lund’s Fisheries Names Kimberly Moore Director of Retail Sales  

Norcod Secures $11 Million Funding Package to Target H2 2026 Profitability  

ASC Gains Industry Traction at Seafood Expo Global 2026

Kaldvík Appoints New CFO After Extended Search

Consolidated Catfish Producers Named to Worker Safety 'Dirty Dozen' List

ASMI Lands $10.7M in USDA Funding to Expand Global Marketing for Alaska Seafood

Blueyou Launches Fair Trade Tuna Program in Maldives

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Price Spreads Near Historical Thresholds Amid Incomplete Tariff Pass-Through  

Japan's Marine Product Exports Rose 16% in Value in March, Volume Fell 20%  

Wed. Apr 29 2026

P.F. Chang's® Celebrates Moms, Dads and Grads with Limited-Time Dining Experience  

Ancud Bay Committee Advances Five Temporary Reserve Zones for Benthic Resources

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, April 29

Proposed NOAA Budget Cuts Face Bipartisan Congressional Resistance

Search Underway for Missing Man Who Fell Overboard From Fishing Vessel Near Hawaii

Asda Launches New Sustainable Mussel Product With Scottish Shellfish  

KB Seafood Expands West Coast Rock Lobster Operations, Doubling Capacity  

Washington State Classifies Golden Mussels as Prohibited Invasive Species

The Retail Rundown: Grilling Season in View as May Retail Demand Builds  

House Rules Committee Set to Act on Farm Bill This Week with Major Seafood Provisions at Stake

Brinker Sales Rise as Chili’s Extends Same-Store Growth Streak

Tue. Apr 28 2026

Sysco Delivers Strong Third-Quarter Growth Amid Major Acquisition Plans

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, April 28

Sernapesca Cracks Down on Illegal Inland Fishing in Chile’s Los Ríos Region

Clearwater Seafoods Fined $150,000 Following Fatal Workplace Incident

Suempol Group Strengthens Partnership at this Year's Seafood Expo Global

PanaPesca USA Welcome Daniel Serio, Regional Sales Manager

Day 60 of Iran War: Trump Team Reviews Iran Proposal; UAE Quits OPEC

Long John Silver’s Brings Frank’s RedHot Buffalo to Seafood and Chicken Favorites

New Zealand Secures Tariff-Free Seafood Access to India Under New Trade Agreement

Indonesia Shrimp Exports to US Recover from Cesium-137 Crisis, Reach $639 Million

Mon. Apr 27 2026

Seafood Cookery Successfully Concludes Seafood Expo Global 2026

DoorDash Announces Significant Grocery Expansion in Canada with Empire Company Limited  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, April 27

PT Brother Adopts Portable Shrimp Stunner to Improve Welfare and Harvest Efficiency

Warming Waters May Be Increasing Northern Pike Predation in Alaska  

Pacific Seafood Hit with $3.2 Million in Oregon DEQ Fines for Water Pollution Violations

Gigante Salmon Name Kristian Lorentsen as CEO

Seafood Expo Global Sets Attendance Record with 35,500 Industry Professionals in Barcelona

ANALYSIS: Live Lobster Market Follows Seasonal Pattern as Supply Builds While Demand Remains Muted  

Day 59 of Iran War: Trump Floats Phone-Based Negotiations; Hormuz Traffic Stays Low  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Blumar Salmon Farm Part of New Chilean Minister’s First Trip to Magallanes Coast

Lutnick Pledges Maine Lobster Coordination, Disaster Relief Reform Under Bicoastal Senate Pressure  

Alaska Delegation Secures $115.4 Million in Federal Port Infrastructure Funding  

Fri. Apr 24 2026

Spring Menu Launches, Value Promotions and Dining Trends Shape Foodservice

ODFW Plans 3 Meetings on Dungeness Crab Fishery New Gear, Monitoring, and 5-year Risk Reduction  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, April 24

India's Seafood Exports Hit Record as Shrimp Drives Growth Amid US Market Decline

Koibito Poke Names First Regional Developer and Announces Arizona Expansion  

SFP and Seafood Souq Sign MOU to Strengthen Seafood Supply Chain Transparency Across the Middle East

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The Retail Rundown: Grilling Season in View as May Retail Demand Builds

May is approaching, bringing the unofficial start of grilling season alongside major retail drivers like Mother’s Day, graduations, and Memorial Day.

Although Mother’s Day continues to be largely centered around dining out, grocers are aiming to capture a larger share by promoting prepared meals, meal kits, and deli options as consumers prioritize value and convenience amid higher gasoline costs and tighter household budgets.

At the same time, foodservice demand heading into the busy summer travel season remains uncertain, as rising fuel costs may increase airline fees and curb...

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ANALYSIS: Supply Pressures Intensify as NOAA's MMPA Decision Impacts Crab Meat Market

The US crab meat market faces its most severe supply adjustment in years following NOAA Fisheries' May 11, 2026 announcement on Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) comparability findings. Over the past two weeks, regulatory certainty has transformed into near-term supply constraints, prompting the industry to recalibrate sourcing strategies as summer demand season approaches.

The situation began with NOAA's September 2, 2025 determination that swimming crab fisheries in Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines were non-compliant with US marine mammal...

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Whale Entanglement Highlights Pressure on Oregon Dungeness Fishery

A whale entanglement off the Oregon coast is raising renewed concerns about marine habitat and commercial fishing after local outlets reported a humpback whale dragging tagged Dungeness crab gear. The Oregonian reported that officials have not identified the gear’s owner because the vessel name and permit number on the tag could not be clearly read.

NBC5 News interviewed Ben Grundy of the Center for Biological Diversity, who said rising ocean temperatures and marine heatwaves are causing “habitat compression,” increasing interactions between whales and human activity.

The sighting...

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ANALYSIS: Domestic Scallop Supply Influx Dominated by Smaller Counts Amid Global Shortfalls

The 2026-27 scallop season has commenced with 2.04 million lbs through April, representing a significant improvement from last season's exceptionally weak 1.42 million lb start. However, the landing data reveals the broader context of this recovery - current volumes, while encouraging, remain well below the historical framework that supported the industry through stronger cycles. Recent data demonstrates how domestic production has contracted dramatically from the robust 56-57...

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Seafood Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Open Ocean Aquaculture Legislation

Seafood industry leaders and aquaculture advocates gathered in Washington, DC, this month to press lawmakers for federal legislation that would create a clearer pathway for commercial open ocean aquaculture in US waters.

The lobbying effort, organized by Stronger America Through Seafood, included meetings with members of Congress and a Capitol Hill seafood reception on May 13 focused on expanding domestic seafood production as demand for sustainable protein continues to rise.

Participants in the event included Cargill, Innovasea, Sysco and Zeigler...

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2026 Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Shows Strength of Industry Amid Turbulent Times 

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has released it’s 7th update of Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood, covering the turbulent years of 2023 and 2024, a period that saw the lowest ex-vessel value for Alaska seafood since 2000, amid global market pressures and changing supply conditions.That said, the industry employed nearly 42,000 workers resulting in $1.9 billion in labor income and $5.3 billion in economic impact, representing a full 7 percent of Alaska’s GDP.

“While the past few years...

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ArcelorMittal Fined Record $100M for Fisheries Act Violations in Quebec

A Quebec court has ordered ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. (AMEM) to pay a record-setting $100 million fine after the mining company pleaded guilty to 100 counts of violating Canada’s Fisheries Act.

The sentence, handed down May 15 by the Court of Québec, marks the largest fine ever imposed in Canada under the Fisheries Act. AMEM was fined $1 million for each count tied to the unlawful deposit of harmful substances into waterways in the Fermont region between...

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All-out Effort for 2026 Yukon Chinook and Chum Salmon Reach Spawning Grounds in US and Canada

For the third consecutive year, catastrophic returns will keep one of the world’s largest salmon fisheries closed to most fishing. But efforts in both the US and Canada are laser-focused on maximizing the number of Chinook and chum salmon that reach their spawning grounds. Yukon Chinooks migrate the longest, and the farthest north of any other salmon in the world. They begin and end their lives in the rivers of the Big Salmon Mountain Range in the Yukon Territory’s...

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United Fishermen of Alaska Begins Search for New Executive Director, Welch Named to CFEC

Alaska’s largest fishing organization is recruiting a new executive director, following recent legislative confirmation of former ED Tracy Welch to be one of two commissioners at the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission.

UFA’s executive director position carries a starting salary of $90,000-$100,000 according to the job description.

Welch joins Rick Green, who was appointed March 1, 2025. Welch was appointed by Governor Mike Dunleavy April 21, 2026 and was confirmed by the state Legislature in recent...

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Alaska Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Electronic Monitoring for Trawl Vessels in State Waters

Editor’s note: After publication of this story on May 18, the Alaska House passed the Senate version of HB 117. The bill now heads to Governor Mike Dunleavy for signature.

In the final days of the Alaska State Legislature’s regular session, an amendment introduced by Anchorage state Senator Bill Wielechowski that requires trawl vessels to turn on their electronic monitoring systems while operating in state waters, passed the Senate. It had already passed the House and is now on its way to Governor...

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SADC Ministers to Focus on Food Security, Livestock Disease and Blue Economy at Zimbabwe Summit

Southern African ministers overseeing agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture and food security will gather in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on May 29 for regional talks expected to center on climate resilience, food production challenges and efforts to strengthen the blue economy.

The high-level gathering comes as several countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) continue to face pressure from climate variability, livestock disease outbreaks and ongoing concerns over regional food security.

Among the key issues expected to receive attention are recent...

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Silver Bay Raises Opening Price for Bristol Bay Sockeye Up 23 Percent From 2025

Yesterday, Silver Bay Seafood sent out a letter to their Bristol Bay fleet posting their pre-season price of $1.60/lb for chilled, floated, and bled sockeye. “This is $.30/lb more than last year’s pre-season price and is considered a conservative starting price for the 2026 season,” the letter said.

The Bristol Bay salmon season officially opens June 1, but catches peak around the Fourth of July. Landings drop off significantly by the third week...

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China’s First Mobile Salmon Farm Delivers Commercial Harvest

China’s effort to build a domestic salmon industry hit a milestone this week as the country’s first large-scale “smart” aquaculture vessel harvested thousands of Atlantic salmon raised entirely at sea.

The 150,000-tonne vessel, Guoxin No. 1 2-2, delivered its first commercial batch of roughly 3,000 salmon on Monday, according to Chinese state media. Operated by Qingdao Conson Development Group, the ship is being promoted as the world’s first mobile offshore fish farm capable of producing salmonids on a commercial...

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Russia Forecasts Record Herring Catch off Sakhalin on Rising Stock Levels

Russia expects a significant increase in herring catches off Sakhalin this year, driven primarily by strong growth in fish stocks.

Much of the optimism is focused on the East Sakhalin subzone, where scientists report a notable recovery of Pacific herring from the Sakhalin–Hokkaido population. In recent years, expanding stocks have created favorable conditions for higher catches along the southern coast of Sakhalin and the southern Kuril Islands.

Most herring are harvested between April and June along Sakhalin’s east coast, including Aniva Bay...

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PEI Targets Oyster Industry Stability with Wage and Debt Relief

Prince Edward Island is rolling out a new package of financial supports for oyster fishers, growers, and processors as the sector confronts mounting losses linked to MSX and Dermo, with a focus on job retention and short‑term stability.

At the center of the measures is a new Oyster Relief Wage Assistance Program, designed to help businesses absorb higher labor costs tied to increased sorting and handling. The program is intended to keep experienced workers on payroll and provide greater certainty heading into th...

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Russia Expands Inspector Mobile App for Fisheries Enforcement

The Russian Government has expanded the functionality of its “Inspector” mobile application, a tool used for field control in fisheries and oversight of aquatic biological resources. The update is part of a broader push toward digitalizing inspection and supervisory work, allowing more interactions between inspectors and regulated parties to take place remotely, with official recording of all actions through the app.

A key change is the formal consolidation of the platform under a single name: the “Inspector” mobile application.

The app now supports several new capabilities, including...

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ANALYSIS: US Retail Shrimp Prices Hit Decade Highs Amid Consumer Pullback

Retail shrimp market data reveals significant shifts in consumer purchasing patterns, with prices reaching levels unseen since 2015 while promotional activity has fallen to decade lows. The current market environment shows parallels to historical periods that required extended timeframes for demand recovery, though multiple factors continue influencing consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Consumer prices have reached levels not observed since 2015, occurring during a period where affordability has been a central economic focus for American households. This pricing environment has produced measurable demand responses...

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Alaska Seafood Gains Expanded QSR Visibility During Lent 2026 Promotions

Alaska seafood saw expanded menu penetration and brand visibility during Lent 2026 promotions, with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) reporting strong participation from national and regional quick-service and fast-casual chains across the US.

The Alaska seafood logo was featured prominently throughout seasonal promotions, reflecting continued operator interest in seafood-driven limited-time offers and value positioning during the Lenten period.

New partner Burger King drove broad consumer reach through a direct mail coupon campaign distributed across its 6,400...

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Princes Shifts Sardine Sourcing to MSC-Certified Iberian Fishery

UK food and drink group Princes Group has begun sourcing sardines from the Marine Stewardship Council( MSC)-certified Iberian purse seine fishery, marking the company’s latest move to expand its range of sustainably certified seafood products.

The transition follows the Iberian sardine fishery receiving MSC certification in July 2025, confirming the fishery meets standards tied to stock health, ecosystem impacts and fisheries management.

Princes said some products entered stores in March, with a broader rollout expected in the coming months. Packaging carrying the MSC ecolabel is...

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SalmonChile Calls for Cross-Sector Unity at Blue Week 2026 as Chile Advances Blue Economy Agenda

SalmonChile played an active role at Blue Week 2026, the ocean innovation summit organized by the Climate Cluster for Ocean Innovation (CINCO) in Puerto Montt and Santiago from May 11–14. The event brought together authorities, scientists, investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to develop collaborative solutions that harness the ocean’s potential to address the climate crisis.

"Blue Week 2026 is being held in a context where the blue economy is gaining more and more prominence worldwide and...

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Russia’s Salmon Catch Could Fall Up to 30% in 2026, Fisheries Head Says

Russia may face a steep decline in salmon catches this year, with volumes potentially falling by as much as 30% compared with 2025.

This was previously confirmed by Ilya Shestakov, head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries, who said that Russia’s Pacific salmon catch could decline this year to around 230,000 tons, down from last year’s level.

“So far, our forecasts for salmon catches in 2026 have been not very good, being lower than 2025 levels. We forecast between 200,000 and...

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Sweden Invests SEK 30 Million to Build Domestic Oyster Industry

Sweden is looking to reduce its heavy reliance on imported oysters after a new research program secured nearly SEK 30 million in funding to help build a domestic, sustainable oyster industry.

Today, Sweden produces only about nine tons of oysters per year, while imports exceed 300 tons. The five‑year project, running from 2026 to 2031, is led by Alyssa Joyce at the University of Gothenburg and is designed to strengthen hatchery capacity, test cultivation systems, and create a fully functioning value...

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Pacific Dream Seafoods Plans Major Processing, Cold Storage Expansion in Washington

A major seafood processing and cold storage project is set to move forward in Burlington, Washington, as Pacific Dream Seafoods expands operations to meet growing regional demand.

The planned development will add a 61,000-square-foot facility in Skagit County featuring upgraded processing areas, expanded cold storage capacity, blast freezers, an ice room, office space and a covered shipping and receiving dock.

The project, expected to be completed in mid-2027, will be constructed on a six-acre site with Chad Fisher Construction...

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Global Coalition Urges Japan to Halt Public Funding for Octopus Farming Research

A global coalition of animal-welfare groups and scientists is urging Japan to stop funding research aimed at industrial octopus farming, citing serious animal welfare, environmental and public health risks.

The Aquatic Animal Alliance (AAA) ,joined by 182 organizations in 75 countries, and supported in Japan by Animal Rights Center Japan and the Aquatic Life Institute, sent formal correspondence to the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) on May 9 asking for a review of public research allocations tied to octopus...

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Distinguished Programs Opens Marine Cargo Program for Business With Allianz Capacity

Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national MGA and insurance program manager, today announced that its Marine Cargo program is officially open for business.

The program provides coverage for physical loss or damage to goods in transit and storage. Coverages include Stock Throughput, Ocean/International Transit, Domestic Inland Transit, Foreign Inland Transit, and Contingent Cargo, addressing complex global supply chains and specialized logistics exposures across a range of industries.

The program is led by Ralph Salce, who brings more than 30 years of...

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Future Market Insights Projects Plant-Based Fish Market to Reach $3.6 Billion by 2036

Future Market Insights projects the global plant-based fish market to grow from $0.8 billion in 2025 to $3.6 billion by 2036, representing a 14.9% CAGR as sustainable seafood alternatives gain traction across retail and foodservice channels.

Growth is being driven by rising demand for sustainable proteins, expanding plant-based adoption among Gen Z and Millennials, and broader commercialization across supermarkets, frozen foods, and restaurants. Manufacturers are investing in texture innovation, algae- and seaweed-based ingredients, and advanced extrusion technologies...

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Moxies Rolls Out Limited‑Time Sushi Menu for Summer

Canadian premium‑casual restaurant brand Moxies is welcoming the warmer months with a slate of fresh, limited‑time menu innovations designed for summer dining. Leading the seasonal rollout is Sushi by Moxies, now available at locations across Canada through September 6.

Created in collaboration with Chef Tom Jeon, the new sushi offerings blend classic Japanese inspiration with Moxies’ signature modern twist. The lineup includes:

  • Miso Tuna Crispy Rice
  • Salmon & Prawn Aburi Oshi
  • Spicy Tuna Dynamite Roll

“Moxies is all about creating memorable dining experiences...

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ASMFC Defends Menhaden Delay as Debate Over Chesapeake Science Intensifies

A debate over Atlantic menhaden management in the Chesapeake Bay intensified this week after critics pushed back against a recent statement from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation accusing regulators of delaying protections for the species.

The dispute centers on a May 5 decision by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to postpone public comment on Draft Addendum II, a technically complex proposal involving potential changes to menhaden management measures.

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation described the move as a failure to address “dire warning signs” in the Bay, including...

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Expana's Weekly Top 10

This week’s Top 10 highlights how geopolitical tensions, inflation, and industry disruption are reshaping food and commodity markets. Conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran is raising risks to Gulf shipping, oil, and fertilizer supplies, while renewed US inflation pressures and weaker JBS margins point to growing strain across supply chains. Meanwhile, companies are accelerating long-term shifts through AI, automation, and trade realignment. Driverless trucking expansion, Walmart’s tech consolidation, growing plant-based seafood demand, and increased seafood trade scrutiny all signal how rapidly the industry is evolving. This list is in no...

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ANALYSIS: Atlantic Cod Prices Surge 26% Year Over Year as Catch Limits Tighten Supply

The price for head and gutted (H&G) Norwegian cod reached a historic high in December 2025 at NOK 103.2 per kg, but has declined since then to NOK 89.2 per kg in March 2026. In April, the price recovered to NOK 92.9 per kg, representing a 4.2% month-over-month (MOM) increase and 26.1% year-over-year (YOY) gain. The firm market sentiment for H&G cod has extended to the fillets market, where...

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NOAA Fisheries Finds Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon “Not Warranted” for ESA Listing 

In a final decision announced yesterday, NOAA Fisheries found that Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon are “not warranted” for listing under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement and a more detailed Federal Register notice were the result of a January 11, 2024 petition from The Wild Fish Conservancy to list one or more evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) of Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).  

On May 24, 2024, NMFS published an initial...

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