ANALYSIS: US Frozen Tuna Supply Tightens as Seasonal Demand Window Nears
Federal Court Battle Erupts Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits
Red Lobster's Oldest Operating Restaurant to Close After 56 Years
Scottish Salmon Exports to UAE, Gulf States Set for Boost Under New Trade Framework
Nova Scotia's LFA 33 Lobster Harvesters Gain Jonah Crab Bait Access in Policy Shift
Friendly’s Rolls Out Seafood-Focused Summer Menu, Value Updates to Drive Seasonal Traffic
Premier Dixon and Governor Dunleavy Sign Renewed Alaska-Yukon Intergovernmental Accord
Mexico Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Shrimp Smuggling Operations
Expana Publication Schedule for the Memorial Day Holiday Period
Steakholder Foods To Launch Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat in US Later This Year
Haaland to Play Viking in Norwegian Seafood-Backed Film "ViQueens"
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 22
Circle Seafoods Sets 2026 Alaska Seine Prices, Holds Pink Base at $0.61
Hilton Foods Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite Seafood Headwinds
Alaska's Attorney General Voids 5 Board of Fish Regulations on Area M, Due to Ethics Violation
Seafood Nutrition Partnership Launches Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Challenge
Study Finds Juvenile Fraser River Chinook Exposed to Hundreds of Contaminants
Canada Launches New Funding Call to Tackle Ghost Fishing Gear
Terra Medi Recalls Smoked Herring Over Botulism Risk
In-Store Grocery Shopping Remains Strong Despite Digital Shift, FMI Report
Vancouver World Cup Matches to Anchor New BC Investment Initiative
Premier Lantz Announces Senior Staff Changes in Prince Edward Island Government
Kazakhstan Inks $50M Deal for 5,300-tonne Shrimp Farm, Location TBD
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 21
Bakkafrost Raises Harvest Guidance as Faroe Islands Offset Weak Scotland Results
SalMar Lifts 2026 Harvest Guidance after Strong First Quarter
Icelandic Salmon Reports Near Break-Even Q1 as Operations Strengthen
New Study Shows Capelin is a Sea Canary for Ocean Heatwaves in North Pacific
Russian Fishermen and Businesses Oppose Possible Export Duties on Fish
Whale Entanglement Highlights Pressure on Oregon Dungeness Fishery
Northern Chile Jack Mackerel Fishery Faces Setback as Catches Fall Below Legal Size
The Retail Rundown: Pork Leads Memorial Day 2026 Grilling Promotions
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 20
Chile Sets up Ñuble Benthic Fishing Table to Support Artisanal Sector
ANALYSIS: Supply Pressures Intensify as NOAA's MMPA Decision Impacts Crab Meat Market
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
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
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 18
Moxies Rolls Out Limited‑Time Sushi Menu for Summer
Expana's Weekly Top 10
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
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 15
PEI Targets Oyster Industry Stability with Wage and Debt Relief
Russia Expands Inspector Mobile App for Fisheries Enforcement
ASMFC Defends Menhaden Delay as Debate Over Chesapeake Science Intensifies
Mowi Posts Second-Best First Quarter as Salmon Demand Climbs
Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 15, 2026
Russia Forecasts Record Herring Catch off Sakhalin on Rising Stock Levels
Andfjord Salmon: Salmon Crosses Important Weight Thresholds
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 14
NOAA Fisheries Finds Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon “Not Warranted” for ESA Listing
Alaska Seafood Gains Expanded QSR Visibility During Lent 2026 Promotions
US Shrimp Industry Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act
Congress Presses USTR to Launch Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices
Nova Austral Opens Facilities to Support Scientific Education and Community Ties
Pokeworks Accelerates Greater Boston Expansion With Multi‑Unit Franchise Growth
Chilean Salmon Council Joins Industry to Celebrate 50 Years of Salmon Farming May 28
ANALYSIS: US Retail Shrimp Prices Hit Decade Highs Amid Consumer Pullback
ANALYSIS: Atlantic Cod Prices Surge 26% Year Over Year as Catch Limits Tighten Supply
Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Vipin Gopal to Lead Data and AI
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 13
Ecuador’s President Noboa Completes MOU with Morocco to Strengthen Bilateral Trade
Venezuela Adds First ASC-Certified Feed Mills as Aquafeed Program Expands
ASC Deepens Asia Outreach as Producers Prepare for New Farm, Feed Standards
ANALYSIS: March US Mahi Imports Improve, but Supply Remains Historically Tight
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
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
Canada to Invest $957.8 Million Over 5 Years in Small Craft Harbors Program
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
Japan's POP Imports from the US Plummeted 57% in 2025 amid China's Sharp Import Increase
Bioriginal Names Randy Fournier President and CEO Amid Growth Push
ANALYSIS: Chilean Mussel Sector Adapts to Constrained Supply Environment
Seafish Appoints Barry Harland as Director of Operations
Shining Sea Fish Co. Recalls Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring Over Botulism Risk
NOAA Grants Swimming Crab Import Access to Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka After Court-Ordered Review
Georgia Becomes Fifth State to Require Shrimp Origin Disclosure in Restaurants
European Tuna Industry Warns Against Indonesian Free Trade Deal Tariff Cuts
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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
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The frozen tuna market appears to be entering a firmer phase as tightening supply begins to intersect with the seasonal demand window. Year-to-date imports through March were down 14.4%, marking the eighth consecutive monthly decline from the prior year. The pullback has been led in part by two key suppliers, with Vietnam down 19.1% and Indonesia down 14.4%, reinforcing the view that supply is becoming less comfortable as the market moves toward its stronger summer period. At the same time, market participants report tightening current availability...
A federal lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., has sparked a high-stakes legal battle over exempted fishing permits that dramatically extend recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic, pitting commercial fishing interests against state fisheries agencies and NMFS.
Commercial fishing groups led by the Southeastern Fisheries Association filed suit May 5 against Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and NMFS, seeking to block exempted fishing permits (EFPs) issued May 1 that allow Florida a 39-day recreational red snapper season starting May 22, and Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina...
Red Lobster will shutter its oldest continuously operating location on May 24, marking the end of a 54-year run for the Tallahassee, Florida, restaurant that opened in 1970.
The Tallahassee Democrat confirmed the closure on May 18 after speaking with the restaurant's manager and employees. Red Lobster verified the decision to ABC News the following day.
"This restaurant holds a special place in Red Lobster's history and has been a meaningful part of the community for decades," the company said in a statement...
Scottish salmon exports are expected to jump after the United Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) inked a trade deal on May 20.
Salmon Scotland, which describes itself as the voice of Scotland's farmed salmon industry, said the deal will ensure tariff-free access for UK goods to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, removing 5% tariffs on certain salmon exports.
Last year, salmon exports to the aforementioned countries reached 670 metric tons worth £6.5 million...
Friendly’s Rolls Out Summer Menus, Expanded Drinks and Value Updates to Drive Seasonal Traffic
Friendly’s is rolling out a slate of seasonal menu updates and value-focused offerings designed to drive traffic as summer begins, combining limited-time items, expanded beverages and refreshed in-store value options.
“At Friendly’s, summer is all about families and friends coming together to enjoy a mix of tradition and something new, whether that’s a lobster roll, a fun drink or a simple meal that fits the day,” said Dawn Petite, president of Friendly’s Restaurants. “This menu brings...
Mexico's National Aquaculture and Fisheries Commission (Conapesca) coordinated sweeping anti-smuggling operations across seven states this week, targeting illegal shrimp imports.
The May 18 operations involved joint inspections with customs agency AGACE, health regulator COFEPRIS, the National Guard, and food safety agency Senasica at 15 strategic locations spanning major commercial hubs from Tijuana to Tapachula. Inspectors verified documentation, sanitary compliance, legal origin, and regulatory adherence for shrimp imports and derivatives.
Notably, Conapesca specifically cited protecting domestic producers from "irregular entry of products from non-market economies" – trade terminology...
Steakholder Foods Ltd. (Nasdaq: STKH), a supplier of whole cuts of plant-based meat using 3D-printing technology, announced plans to launch Perfecta™ Premium Plant-Based Meat in the US market in the second half of 2026.
The campaign will use the slogan “Plant-Based Meat, Perfected!” and position the products as next-generation plant-based protein options, including Marbled Steak, Filet Mignon, Salmon Patties, Chicken Breasts, and White Fish Patties.
In a statement announcing the campaign...
Circle Seafoods announced its 2026 Southeast Alaska seine season base prices, setting pink salmon at $0.61 per pound, chum at $1.07 per pound, and sockeye at $2.50 per pound, with payments processed within weeks rather than months.
The company is maintaining its 2025 final pink price of $0.61 as the 2026 base, citing retail demand built through its Ultra Low Temp Pink Salmon Fillets, now available in 4,000 US stores, including Publix, Whole Foods, H-E-B, and Sprouts Farmers Market...
Alaska's highest law enforcement authority sent a letter to Alaska's Lieutenant Governor, Nancy Dahlstrom, yesterday, “disapproving” of the Alaska Board of Fisheries' actions on five proposals that were adopted into regulation at its February 18 – 24, 2026, meeting.
The regulations, all affecting Area M salmon fisheries, would have taken effect on June 1, 2026.
Acting Attorney General Cori Mills, a 14-year veteran of the AG's office, acted under the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act as a matter of state government accountability, independently...
A new study focused on juvenile Harrison River Chinook finds the fish are feeding and growing in a cocktail of contaminants including common medications, personal care items and industrial chemicals.
"We've shown there's a mixture of chemicals in the Lower Fraser, which not only presents potential risks to juvenile Chinook, but also other aquatic life," says Bonnie Lo, environmental scientist and lead author of the study.
Unveiled by Simon Fraser University, the research tested samples for more than 595 contaminants across up to...
Terra Medi LLC of Long Island City, NY, is recalling all imported Hellas Meze Golden Smoked Whole Herring due to improper evisceration that poses a potential Clostridium botulinum contamination risk. The vacuum-packaged product was distributed to retail stores and wholesale distributors in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Illinois, and New York.
The recall affects single whole smoked herring with production date 4/12/2025, best before 4/12/2026, lot code L120425F54. New York State Agriculture and Markets inspectors identified the violation during sampling, with subsequent analysis confirming the issue. Under New York...
British Columbia (BC) is using the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup 2026 to court investment and promote local industries through a new initiative called BC Business House, a business networking hub timed to Vancouver’s World Cup matches.
The networking venue will host seven events in Vancouver between June 12 and July 7, 2026, bringing together investors, business leaders and government officials to spotlight key BC industries including tourism, energy, life sciences, mining, agriculture, technology and trade infrastructure.
“Major global events, like...
Between 2021 and 2024, Kazakhstan has increased its aquaculture and processing capacities for seafood, with total investments reaching US$43.5 million, according to Ministry of Agriculture estimates. The combined annual capacity of the newly launched facilities exceeds 20,000 tonnes of fish products.
Today, May 20, Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Ministry added a new project, larger than all of the earlier smaller projects. The ministry announced the government investment of approximately $50 million in a large-scale shrimp farming complex with annual capacity of...
SalMar raised its full-year 2026 harvest guidance after posting stronger first-quarter results, helped by higher harvest volumes, improved fish quality and lower costs across parts of the value chain.
The salmon farmer reported group operational EBIT of NOK 1.512 billion for the first quarter on harvest volumes of 60,300 tons, equal to NOK 25.1 per kg. In Norway, operational EBIT came to NOK 1.536 billion on harvest volumes of 56,300 tons, or NOK 27.3 per kg.
The company said performance in Norway...
Twenty years ago, Dr. George Rose with Memorial University of Newfoundland called capelin "a sea canary for marine ecosystem change." A new study reinforces its role as an indicator of healthy marine ecosystems.
“Capelin Size, Condition, and Abundance Through Multiple Heatwaves in Alaska” shows that heatwaves can dramatically affect capelin populations and the fish, marine mammals, and seabirds that rely on them. Because capelin are not commercially fished in the northeast Pacific Ocean, studying them in Alaska gives scientists a chance to...
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...
Grocers are once again rolling out aggressive discounts ahead of Memorial Day, one of the year’s biggest grilling holidays. This week's protein promotions show pork taking center stage, while beef and seafood prices are trending above 2025 levels.
Pork accounts for 27% of all advertised protein features, making it the most-promoted category for the holiday weekend. Beef and seafood each represent 23% of ads, followed by chicken at 20%. Egg promotions held steady at 5%, while turkey edged up to 3%.
Ribs account for a significant share of pork promotions, with the category averaging $3.50 per pound overall...
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced May 21 that lobster harvesters in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 33 can now retain Jonah crab bycatch for use as bait, addressing climate-driven bait supply concerns in one of Canada's most valuable lobstering regions.
Minister Joanne Thompson said the decision allows LFA 33 harvesters to keep Jonah crab caught incidentally in lobster traps, bringing them in line with practices already permitted in neighboring Areas 34-38. Previously, retention was prohibited due to the area's directed Jonah crab fishery...
Alaska and the Yukon reaffirmed their commitment to several shared issues, including deeper collaboration on research and the ongoing rebuilding of salmon populations in the Yukon River.
Premier Currie Dixon and Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy met during the fifth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, where they discussed shared northern energy priorities and the Arctic’s growing strategic importance.
Both Dixon and Dunleavy emphasized the close, longstanding relationship between Alaska and the Yukon, including cross-border family and friendship connections, ties among Indigenous communities and a shared commitment to...
Expana will be observing the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25, across its Americas offices, which will impact the publication dates of several Expana Benchmark Prices. The closure will also impact news publications across all platforms.
The European and APAC offices’ publication schedules will be unaffected by this holiday.
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will expand his role as Norwegian seafood ambassador into Hollywood, appearing as a Viking in the upcoming film "ViQueens" scheduled for a December 2026 release.
The Norwegian Seafood Council announced May 18 that Haaland will take on the role of a "legendary Viking known as 'Haaland'" in director Harald Zwart's film, which follows two Viking girls on an adventure highlighting seafood's importance to Viking-era global trade.
The seafood marketing tie-in represents an extension of Haaland's ambassador partnership with the Norwegian Seafood Council...
Hilton Food Group reported solid trading performance in its core meat and fresh prepared food businesses while Hilton Food Group reported solid trading performance in its core meat and fresh prepared food businesses while acknowledging continued challenges in its seafood, vegetarian, and vegan divisions ahead of its AGM today, extending struggles that prompted a strategic review earlier this year.
The UK-based food processor maintained its 2026 adjusted profit before tax guidance of £60-65 million despite ongoing pressures in its seafood operations, which became "marginally loss-making...
Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is launching its Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Challenge, a 60-day push from June 20 to August 20 that asks participants to eat seafood at least three times a week which is the recommendation in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, while raising awareness and funds for SNP’s nutrition education work.
Individuals and teams can sign up and create fundraising pages through GiveLively, inviting friends, family and colleagues to join. New this year, SNP is encouraging “Progressive Parties” — virtual or in-person gatherings that...
The Canadian government is expanding efforts to tackle abandoned and discarded fishing gear in the country’s waters, announcing a new round of funding aimed at preventing and removing “ghost gear” from the marine environment.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has launched a new call for proposals under the Ghost Gear Fund, Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson announced Wednesday. As outlined in Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, the federal government will invest $15 million over three years to strengthen efforts to prevent, locate, retrieve...
Americans continue to prefer in-person grocery shopping, even as digital tools become more embedded in the experience, according to a new report from The Food Industry Association (FMI) developed with The Hartman Group.
The US Grocery Shopper Trends 2026 report found that consumers visit an average of 5.4 different grocery store banners each month as they search for different types of value, from bargain shopping to specialty products and entertainment-style experiences.
“In an effort to fulfill their unique definitions of value...
Premier Rob Lantz announced a series of changes to the senior management team within the Government of Prince Edward Island, naming new leadership for several key portfolios.
Brad Colwill has assumed the role of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Rural Development, and Tourism, effective May 15, 2026.
In additional appointments, Jodi Zver has been named Deputy Minister of Finance and Affordability, while Jennifer Evans will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Innovation PEI. Both appointments are set to take effect...
Bakkafrost reported stronger first-quarter earnings for 2026, driven by record harvest volumes and lower farming costs in the Faroe Islands, while its Scottish operations remained under pressure.
The salmon producer posted operational EBIT of DKK 544 million for the quarter, up from DKK 505 million a year earlier. Revenues in the Faroe Islands rose to DKK 1.67 billion from DKK 1.4 billion, with operational EBIT climbing to DKK 572 million. Scotland generated revenues of DKK 443 million and recorded an operational...
Icelandic Salmon kept its 2026 harvest guidance unchanged at 21,300 tons after reporting a first-quarter result that was close to break-even, a clear improvement from the EUR 3 million loss recorded a year earlier.
The quarter was shaped by a difficult pricing environment and a harvest mix that weighed on margins. Achieved prices were EUR 0.69 per kg lower than in the first quarter of 2025, while smaller fish sizes dragged on price realization. The company also faced high costs on a large...
Representatives of Russia’s fishing industry and broader business community are pushing back against a possible plan to impose duties on Russian fish exports, an idea currently under consideration by the government.
Business groups including the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Delovaya Rossiya and Opora Rossii have appealed to the Economy Ministry to block the proposal, which has been backed by some senior state officials.
According to industry representatives, export revenue accounts for a significant share of turnover for Russian fishing and fish processing...
Chile’s Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) says it is closely monitoring a new challenge affecting the jack mackerel fishery in the northern regions of Atacama and, to a lesser extent, Coquimbo, after both artisanal and industrial fleets reported a high presence of fish that are undersized.
The development adds to ongoing difficulties in the Biobío Region, where only about 34% of the available quota has been landed so far this season due to weak availability of horse mackerel. In the north, Subpesca...