ANALYSIS: Improved Lobster Landings Meet Disciplined Buying Ahead of Summer
Louisiana All In for More Shrimp Buys as USDA Triples 2027 School Meals Budget
Bumble Bee Forced Labor Case Advances Despite Legal Setback for Indonesian Fishermen
USDA Seeks Over 300,000 Pounds of Salmon Products for Government Food Programs
Captain D’s Expands Sustainable Sourcing With Wild‑Caught Alaska Fish Rollout
Shipping Executives Warn WTO of Rising Costs From Global Trade Route Disruptions
Gorton's Seafood Workers in Massachusetts Ratify New Three-Year Contract
Japan’s April Marine Products Exports Up 6% in Volume, Soared 37% in Value
Cermaq Consolidates Canadian Operations Into Single Entity Following $1B Grieg Integration
Undeclared Allergen Triggers FSIS Recall of Synear Pork and Crab Dumplings
More Certifications Ahead From an Emerging Trend — Fish Welfare, Says Friend of the Sea
Chile Launches On-the-Ground Rollout of Artisanal Fishing Fuel Coupon
NZ Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Small
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Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 29, 2026
ANALYSIS: Early Copper River Results Show Familiar Market Patterns Amid Lower Volume Start
US Seafood Groups Demand Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices
ANALYSIS: Skipjack Tuna Prices Steady Despite Lower EPO Landings
Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Closure of Large Area off California to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Iceland Seafood Q1 Profit More Than Doubles as Sales Rise 22%
Starving Gray Whales Are Dying at an Alarming Rate in the Pacific Northwest
Scottish Sea Farms Fined £70,000 for Greenhouse Gas Rule Violations
Louisiana-NOAA Joint Patrols Result in Eight Fishing Citations in the Gulf
Trans-Ocean Products Makes Key Hires in Quality, Compliance and Product Development
ILO Adopts First Global Workplace Safety Code for Aquaculture
Global Seafood Alliance Unveils Expanded Agenda for 25th Responsible Seafood Summit in Bangkok
Canada Invests $816 Million to Expand Coast Guard Maritime Security Role
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 29
ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Estimates for May Show 5.2% Rise as Timing Factors Drive Activity
Nova Scotia's Clark's Harbour Seafood Expands From Live Lobster to Global Processing Operation
Artificially Bred and Grown Eels to be Marketed for the First Time
US House Committee Advances Bill to Close 'Port Shopping' for Imported Seafood
New Policy Brief Highlights Major Gaps in US Seafood Import Monitoring
Padilla, Seafood from Norway Recognized for Award-Winning US Campaign
Menhaden Industry Fires Back at Conservation Group Over 'Double Standard' Criticism
WTO’s Nordquist Urges Faster Action on Fisheries Subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative
COREMAHI Honors Ocean Allies Winners for Responsible Bycatch Release
Scientists Map Regional Differences in Chinook Salmon Diets
DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt Launch First Global FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 28
Copper River Season Opens with 39,000 Sockeye Catch, Elevated Early-Season Prices
Webinar Explores Seafood Market Outlook for H2 2026, Price Trends and Sourcing Risks
Conservation Groups Sue to Block Seafood Imports From Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Bycatch
Brazil Eyes Return to EU Fish Market After Decade-Long Ban
Norwegian Police Recover 18 Tons of Stolen Salmon in Hijacked Semi-Trailer
Hokkaido Okhotsk Scallop Production Projects 220,000 MT, a 15% Down YOY
The Retail Rundown: Retail Focus Shifts Toward Father’s Day Grilling Demand
Long Island Shellfish Growers Gain Access to Federal Disaster Aid
Walmart Enhances Supply Chain to Bring Customers What They Need, When They Need It
Atlantic Sapphire Unveils Restructuring Plan, Sets Stage for Delisting
Shanghai Lab Uses Color Carp to Advance Aquaculture Genetics
Second Senior Kroger Executive Announces Retirement This Month
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 27
ANALYSIS: Retail Shrimp Volume Down 12% Year-Over-Year as Prices Reach 12-Year Highs
Federal Judge Halts Extended Recreational Red Snapper Seasons in Four States
US Targets Illegal Fishing With Visa Bans to Boost Seafood Industry
Norway's Seafood Industry Splits Over "Production Fish" Export Ban Reversal
Channel Fish Positions Seafood as SNAP Compliance Solution
The Foodservice Industry Highlights Consumer Trends Leadership Moves and Brand Growth
Putin Visit Reinforces Russia-China Fisheries Partnership Growth Plans
Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar Retires After Nearly Four Decades
Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 26
New Zealand King Salmon Investments Returns to Profit, Upgrades FY26 Earnings Guidance
Steakholder Foods To Launch Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat in US Later This Year
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 22
Expana Publication Schedule for the Memorial Day Holiday Period
Haaland to Play Viking in Norwegian Seafood-Backed Film "ViQueens"
Premier Dixon and Governor Dunleavy Sign Renewed Alaska-Yukon Intergovernmental Accord
Nova Scotia's LFA 33 Lobster Harvesters Gain Jonah Crab Bait Access in Policy Shift
Mexico Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Shrimp Smuggling Operations
Scottish Salmon Exports to UAE, Gulf States Set for Boost Under New Trade Framework
ANALYSIS: US Frozen Tuna Supply Tightens as Seasonal Demand Window Nears
Friendly’s Rolls Out Seafood-Focused Summer Menu, Value Updates to Drive Seasonal Traffic
Federal Court Battle Erupts Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits
Red Lobster's Oldest Operating Restaurant to Close After 56 Years
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 21
Alaska's Attorney General Voids 5 Board of Fish Regulations on Area M, Due to Ethics Violation
Hilton Foods Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite Seafood Headwinds
Canada Launches New Funding Call to Tackle Ghost Fishing Gear
Study Finds Juvenile Fraser River Chinook Exposed to Hundreds of Contaminants
Premier Lantz Announces Senior Staff Changes in Prince Edward Island Government
Terra Medi Recalls Smoked Herring Over Botulism Risk
Circle Seafoods Sets 2026 Alaska Seine Prices, Holds Pink Base at $0.61
Seafood Nutrition Partnership Launches Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Challenge
Kazakhstan Inks $50M Deal for 5,300-tonne Shrimp Farm, Location TBD
In-Store Grocery Shopping Remains Strong Despite Digital Shift, FMI Report
Vancouver World Cup Matches to Anchor New BC Investment Initiative
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 20
New Study Shows Capelin is a Sea Canary for Ocean Heatwaves in North Pacific
Chile Sets up Ñuble Benthic Fishing Table to Support Artisanal Sector
Bakkafrost Raises Harvest Guidance as Faroe Islands Offset Weak Scotland Results
Russian Fishermen and Businesses Oppose Possible Export Duties on Fish
SalMar Lifts 2026 Harvest Guidance after Strong First Quarter
Icelandic Salmon Reports Near Break-Even Q1 as Operations Strengthen
The Retail Rundown: Pork Leads Memorial Day 2026 Grilling Promotions
Whale Entanglement Highlights Pressure on Oregon Dungeness Fishery
Northern Chile Jack Mackerel Fishery Faces Setback as Catches Fall Below Legal Size
SalmonChile Calls for Cross-Sector Unity at Blue Week 2026 as Chile Advances Blue Economy Agenda
Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 19
Princes Shifts Sardine Sourcing to MSC-Certified Iberian Fishery
United Fishermen of Alaska Begins Search for New Executive Director, Welch Named to CFEC
Seafood Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Open Ocean Aquaculture Legislation
Global Coalition Urges Japan to Halt Public Funding for Octopus Farming Research
Pacific Dream Seafoods Plans Major Processing, Cold Storage Expansion in Washington
All-out Effort for 2026 Yukon Chinook and Chum Salmon Reach Spawning Grounds in US and Canada
ANALYSIS: Supply Pressures Intensify as NOAA's MMPA Decision Impacts Crab Meat Market
Alaska Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Electronic Monitoring for Trawl Vessels in State Waters
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 18
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
Sweden Invests SEK 30 Million to Build Domestic Oyster Industry
Moxies Rolls Out Limited‑Time Sushi Menu for Summer
ArcelorMittal Fined Record $100M for Fisheries Act Violations in Quebec
Good News Stories for Endangered Species Day 2026
2026 Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Shows Strength of Industry Amid Turbulent Times
Russia’s Salmon Catch Could Fall Up to 30% in 2026, Fisheries Head Says
ANALYSIS: Domestic Scallop Supply Influx Dominated by Smaller Counts Amid Global Shortfalls
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 15
Silver Bay Raises Opening Price for Bristol Bay Sockeye Up 23 Percent From 2025
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
China’s First Mobile Salmon Farm Delivers Commercial Harvest
Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 15, 2026
Russia Forecasts Record Herring Catch off Sakhalin on Rising Stock Levels
Future Market Insights Projects Plant-Based Fish Market to Reach $3.6 Billion by 2036
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
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The Canadian spring lobster season is now fully underway, with all spring LFAs open and Nova Scotia’s LFA 33 and 34 scheduled to close this weekend. While some areas were scheduled to open earlier than usual, persistent weather issues throughout May limited landings and slowed the broader build in production.
Live demand is typically weak during the early spring period, particularly after Easter and before late-May holiday demand tied to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. The market did see a modest uptick in activity around those calendar events...
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Child Nutrition Program, in recent years budgeted at $17-25 billion, is up for a significant raise in 2027 to 81 billion, as detailed in a statement from the Southern Shrimp Alliance.
Their press release announced that in mid-May the Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously adopted House Resolution 205 to “[u]rge and request the United States Department of Agriculture to utilize the Commodity Procurement program under Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment...
A California federal court delivered a mixed ruling on May 27 in the human trafficking lawsuit against Bumble Bee Foods, granting part of the tuna company's request to reconsider an earlier decision while allowing the Indonesian fishermen's core claims to proceed.
Chief Judge Cynthia Bashant acknowledged that the court had mischaracterized a key Ninth Circuit precedent in her November 2025 ruling denying Bumble Bee's motion to dismiss. The court had incorrectly stated that the Ratha v. Phatthana Seafood case definitively "held" that trafficking...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting bids for salmon products totaling more than 304,000 pounds, marking the agency's third major seafood procurement this month as government purchasing activity accelerates.
The May 27 solicitation seeks canned pink salmon and frozen wild salmon fillets for domestic food distribution programs, with bids due June 5 at 1:00 PM Central Time and acceptances announced by June 18. Deliveries are scheduled between August 1 and December 15, 2026.
The procurement consists of over 100,000 cases of canned pink salmon...
Major shipping industry leaders told World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala that mounting capacity pressures and alternative routing costs are driving up expenses for shippers and consumers during a May 28 meeting in Geneva.
The executives, representing companies including MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO Shipping, and Hapag-Lloyd, cited disruptions in the Gulf region and other maritime chokepoints that are forcing cargo onto saturated alternative routes, with significant cost implications.
One executive highlighted the scale challenge, noting that approximately 70 freight trains are needed to match...
According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance and reported by The Minato Shimbun, April exports of marine products (fish and shellfish and their preparations, and fish meal) increased by 6% year-on-year (YOY) to 54,968 tons and by 37% to 41.138 billion yen ($258.28 million). Scallop exports decreased by 8% to 4,876 tons but increased by 8% to 8.471 billion yen ($53.18 million). Yellowtail exports increased by 26% to 3,502 tons and doubled to 9.751 billion...
The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA's) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Sunday, May 31 announced a recall initiated by Synear Foods USA, LLC covering 71,603 pounds of frozen not‑ready‑to‑eat (NRTE) pork and crab soup dumpling products due to mislabeling and undeclared peanuts.
FSIS said the issue was identified during a routine inspection. The affected products were produced between October 15, 2025, and February 23, 2026, and carry establishment number “EST. 45942” inside the USDA mark...
Chile’s Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) officially launched its new Artisanal Fishing Coupon program in Caleta La Vega, Calbuco, providing small-scale fishers with direct access to subsidized fuel.
The launch was led by Undersecretary of Fisheries Osvaldo Urrutia, accompanied by Los Lagos Region Economy Seremi Gisela Strauch and Subpesca zonal director Gustavo Castro. During the visit, local fishers tested the system by purchasing fuel on-site for their vessels and paying through their BancoEstado RUT accounts.
The coupon is an extraordinary government...
Three months into the Iran war, the United States and Iran have reached a tentative framework to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease some US blockade measures, though the deal has not been approved by US President Donald Trump, reports Reuters. The proposed agreement would create a 60-day window for broader negotiations after months of conflict disrupted global oil, LNG, and other commodity markets. Major unresolved issues include Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and security in the Strait of Hormuz.The framework is seen as a temporary de-escalation measure aimed at stabilizing energy markets rather than...
Twenty-three American seafood organizations have formally asked US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to launch a comprehensive Section 301 investigation into unfair seafood trade practices, escalating industry pressure for trade enforcement against imports they say are decimating domestic producers.
The May 19 letter, signed by groups ranging from the Southern Shrimp Alliance to the Hawaii Longline Association, asks USTR to address a sweeping range of alleged violations, including dumping, subsidies, environmental harm, banned veterinary drugs, false labeling, prohibited fishing gear, structural excess capacity, and labor abuse...
California’s swordfish drift gillnet fleet will need to stop fishing in a 25,000-square-mile area off California during June, July and August this summer to protect endangered loggerhead sea turtles.
“I am writing to request immediate closure of the Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area to drift gillnets,” wrote Catherine Kilduff, Senior Attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity in her May 18 letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
“The above-normal sea surface temperature anomalies in the Southern California Bight during the months...
On Tuesday, the number of gray whales that have perished along Washington’s ocean coastline and in Puget Sound had reached 22. Yesterday the number rose to 23.
Researchers at the Cascadia Research Collective say the most recent one was found on the Olympic National Park shoreline. It’s the sixth stranding death recorded in May, significantly down from April’s staggering count of 17.
We haven’t been able to do a detailed exam on [the Olympic Peninsula whale] yet, so we don’t know too much about it...
Scottish salmon processor Scottish Sea Farms Limited was fined £70,000 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency following violations of fluorinated greenhouse gas regulations at its Lerwick facility in Shetland.
SEPA issued two £35,000 civil penalties after discovering that refrigeration equipment at the Gremista Industrial Estate site was operating without required leakage detection systems during a routine compliance inspection.
The violations involved Ice Plant 4 and Ice Plant 5, both containing fluorinated gases above the 500-tonne CO₂ equivalent regulatory threshold but lacking working leakage detection...
Trans-Ocean Products has made three staffing moves as the surimi seafood producer looks to strengthen its work in quality assurance, regulatory compliance and product development.
The company named John Viechnicki audit and compliance manager, a role that will have him overseeing customer and regulatory audit requirements as well as industry standards. He will also work with ingredient and packaging suppliers to help ensure they meet the company’s food safety and quality expectations. Viechnicki brings 14 years of experience at Trans-Ocean, along...
The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has rolled out an expanded agenda for this year’s Responsible Seafood Summit, marking the event’s 25th edition. The conference will take place September 21–24 at the Shangri‑La Bangkok and is being hosted in partnership with The Center for Responsible Seafood.
Designed as a four‑day gathering for seafood professionals across the supply chain, the Summit will combine conference sessions, networking events and optional industry field trips. Organizers say the updated program is intended to deliver...
May 2026 import estimates, adjusted for the remaining four days of the month, point to total volumes of approximately 150.5 million pounds, representing a 5.2% year-over-year increase. This uptick occurs against the backdrop of elevated inventory levels and pricing dynamics that suggest supply growth is outpacing demand fundamentals.
Peeled shrimp leads estimated volumes at 65.9 million pounds, though this represents a 3.5% decline versus the particularly strong May 2025 performance. Breaded shrimp emerged as the standout category with a 26.8% year-over-year...
The Fisheries Research and Education Agency and Marino Forum 21 will begin trial sales of artificially bred and grown eel on May 29th. Yamada Suisan of Saiki City in Oita Prefecture, which received the technology transfer, will be selling the eels. This marks the world's first introduction of fully farmed eel products to the market. The selling price will be 9,720 yen ($61.00), including sales tax, for a pack of two frozen grilled eels, which works out to just under...
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Captain D’s is expanding its commitment to sustainably sourced, U.S.-caught seafood while maintaining an accessible, value-focused price point.
The fast-casual seafood chain is rolling out Wild Caught Batter Dipped Fish from Alaska, battered fresh daily in restaurants. The item will appear across several core menu platforms, including the brand’s value-driven Full Meal Deals and signature platters.
“Our guests know Captain D’s for its great seafood, generous portions and incredible value,” said Phil Greifeld, CEO of Captain D’s. “This...
Members of the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union who work at Gorton's Seafood in Gloucester, Massachusetts, ratified a new three-year contract, the UFCW announced May 27.
According to the UFCW, the roughly 240 union employees make frozen fish sticks, among other products, and are the main supplier of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwiches along the East Coast. The agreement covers other roles beyond seafood processing, including sanitation.
Gorton's of Gloucester, founded in 1849, is one of America's oldest seafood companies and a pioneer in the frozen fish...
Mitsubishi-owned salmon farmer Cermaq is streamlining its expanded Canadian operations through a June 1 subsidiary amalgamation, creating a unified structure five months after completing its $1 billion acquisition of Grieg Seafood's North American assets.
The consolidation merges three entities—CQ Canada Holding Ltd., Cermaq Canada Ltd., and Cermaq Seafood BC Ltd.—into Cermaq British Columbia Ltd., with CAD 224 million in capital. CEO Steven Rafferty will serve as director of the Campbell River, BC-based entity...
Fish welfare is emerging as one of the most significant issues in the global food sector, at a time when more than half of the fish consumed worldwide now comes from intensive farming.
Friend of the Sea and World Sustainability Foundation have collaborated with Fair Fish and Fish Etho Group to develop 24 species-specific standards for aquaculture operations that improve stocking density, water quality, stress management, and slaughter methods.
That initiative is also supported by the Fish Welfare Project, launched in 2017 by FOS and...
New data shows New Zealand's trawl footprint continues to cover only a tiny fraction of the country's waters, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.
"The analysis, published on the Ministry for Primary Industries' website, shows the trawled area within New Zealand's territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone is concentrated in specific fishing grounds. It represented only 1.7 per cent of the total area in the 2024/25 fishing year, with most of that area previously...
"I know the topic of bottom trawling provokes strong reactions from...
Copper River's 2026 wild salmon season commenced Friday, May 22, marking the start of another anticipated harvest cycle. Opening day results showed 39,100 sockeye landed according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) data, representing a measured beginning typical of early-season operations.
Tuesday's harvest delivered 34,100 additional sockeye, though this tracked below the forecast for the period of 55,000. Combined landings reached approximately 73,200 fish, a volume progression that aligns with traditional seasonal patterns as fishing operations gain momentum. Another opener was scheduled for...
The latest data from the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) shows cumulative yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) landings from January to March 2026 fell 24.9% year-over-year in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO). Mexico leads yellowfin landings with a 43% share, followed by Ecuador at 20%...
Iceland Seafood International reported sharply higher first-quarter profitability for 2026, with net profit more than doubling as sales climbed across all three business divisions.
The company posted Q1 sales of €146 million, up 22.4% year-over-year (YOY), while net profit increased to €2.1 million from €1 million YOY. EBITDA rose to €5.7 million, with 12-month EBITDA reaching €22.8 million.
Sales growth was led by the company’s S&D division, where revenue jumped 41% to €72.2 million...
Today, Expana’s Weekly Top 10 highlights the headlines shaping the week, as reported by Expana’s writers and market experts.
As summer gets underway, weather‑driven shifts in grilling demand are pushing retailers to pivot toward Father’s Day promotions. Trade and geopolitics remain major market disruptors, with renewed USMCA talks, evolving US‑China tariff signals, seafood trade enforcement pressure, and Middle East developments influencing energy and freight markets. This week’s update also covers industry consolidation, product reformulation amid easing cocoa prices, and new fertilizer supply coming online as Brazil...
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents and NOAA Fisheries officers cited eight individuals for alleged fishing violations during joint patrols conducted on May 15 in the Gulf of America.
The citations included both recreational and commercial violations across multiple fisheries. Among the violations were possession of red snapper over legal limits, fishing without required federal permits, and possession of species during closed seasons.
Notable cases included a Mississippi shrimp vessel captain cited for lacking a federal shrimp permit, a Louisiana angler possessing eight red snapper...
A new international code aimed at improving workplace safety in aquaculture has been adopted by experts representing governments, employers and workers, marking the first global guidance of its kind for the fast-growing industry.
The code, developed through the International Labour Organization (ILO), is designed to help countries and industry stakeholders strengthen occupational safety and health protections for aquaculture workers, who often face poor working conditions and preventable job-related injuries and illnesses.
Aquaculture has become an increasingly important source of food production and rural...
Canada announced a $816 million, seven-year investment to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard's monitoring capabilities, particularly in Arctic waters where vessel traffic and security risks are growing.
Key components include establishing a year-round Maritime Domain Awareness Hub in Iqaluit, adding reconnaissance equipment to helicopters, installing four new long-range radar sites along the Northwest Passage and Hudson Strait, and acquiring surveillance drones to extend Coast Guard reach.
The investment supports the Coast Guard's new security mandate under the Strengthening Canada's...
Clark's Harbour Seafood has transformed from a traditional live lobster operation into a vertically integrated seafood business with global ambitions, according to a new case study from Invest Nova Scotia.
Under owner Jim He's leadership since 2016, the southwestern Nova Scotia company now operates alongside sister companies Atlantic ChiCan Seafood and Stoney Island Fisheries, creating an integrated supply chain spanning harvesting through export.
The evolution accelerated in 2019 when Clark's Harbour Seafood began diversifying beyond live lobster exports...