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Tue. Jun 2 2026

ANALYSIS: Two Weeks of Firm Prices as Supply Loss Tightens the US Crab Meat Market  

Louisiana All In for More Shrimp Buys as USDA Triples 2027 School Meals Budget

As Whale Rules Loom, Research Shows Consumers May Pay More for Ropeless Lobster

Gorton's Seafood Workers in Massachusetts Ratify New Three-Year Contract

Japan's April Marine Products Import Fell 6% in Volume, but Increased 3% in Value  

Bipartisan Bill Targets Aquatic Invasive Species Threatening US Fisheries

Cermaq Consolidates Canadian Operations Into Single Entity Following $1B Grieg Integration

Russia-Norway Scientists Meet to Set 2027–2028 Fish Catch Limits  

Blumar Q1 Profit Boosted by Fishing Gains as Salmon Business Weighs on Results

More Certifications Ahead From an Emerging Trend — Fish Welfare, Says Friend of the Sea  

DAERA Seeks Views on Fisheries Management Proposals for Protected Offshore Marine Areas

EU: Commission Approves €54 Million Spanish State Aid for Agricultural Companies

Japanese Feed One to Reduce Fishmeal Content of Aqua Feeds from 40.5% to 30%  

Mon. Jun 1 2026

ANALYSIS: Improved Lobster Landings Meet Disciplined Buying Ahead of Summer  

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

Japan’s April Marine Products Exports Up 6% in Volume, Soared 37% in Value  

Undeclared Allergen Triggers FSIS Recall of Synear Pork and Crab Dumplings  

Chile Launches On-the-Ground Rollout of Artisanal Fishing Fuel Coupon

NZ Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Small

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 1

Fri. May 29 2026

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

Thu. May 28 2026

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

Wed. May 27 2026

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  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 27

Second Senior Kroger Executive Announces Retirement This Month  

Shanghai Lab Uses Color Carp to Advance Aquaculture Genetics

Atlantic Sapphire Unveils Restructuring Plan, Sets Stage for Delisting

Tue. May 26 2026

Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar Retires After Nearly Four Decades  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 26

US Targets Illegal Fishing With Visa Bans to Boost Seafood Industry

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Returns to Profit, Upgrades FY26 Earnings Guidance

Federal Judge Halts Extended Recreational Red Snapper Seasons in Four States  

The Foodservice Industry Highlights Consumer Trends Leadership Moves and Brand Growth

Norway's Seafood Industry Splits Over "Production Fish" Export Ban Reversal

Putin Visit Reinforces Russia-China Fisheries Partnership Growth Plans

Channel Fish Positions Seafood as SNAP Compliance Solution  

ANALYSIS: Retail Shrimp Volume Down 12% Year-Over-Year as Prices Reach 12-Year Highs  

Steakholder Foods To Launch Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat in US Later This Year  

Fri. May 22 2026

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

Thu. May 21 2026

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

Wed. May 20 2026

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

Tue. May 19 2026

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

Mon. May 18 2026

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  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Fri. May 15 2026

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  

Thu. May 14 2026

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  

Wed. May 13 2026

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

Tue. May 12 2026

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

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

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Blumar Q1 Profit Boosted by Fishing Gains as Salmon Business Weighs on Results

Blumar reported profits of $15.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong results in fishing that offset continued weakness in salmon. The fishing business contributed $18.8 million to net income, while salmon posted a loss of $3.1 million.

Consolidated revenues totaled $192.5 million, down 8% from a year earlier. EBITDA pre-fair value reached $34.4 million, a 3% decline, and net income was 44% lower year on year. Segment results continued to diverge, with...

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ANALYSIS: Two Weeks of Firm Prices as Supply Loss Tightens the US Crab Meat Market

The US crab meat market has experienced a decisive shift toward firmness over the past two weeks, driven by structural supply constraints stemming from NOAA Fisheries' May 11, 2026 MMPA comparability findings. The regulatory decision eliminated two major suppliers—the Philippines and Venezuela—representing approximately 17-22% of traditional import sources, a reduction occurring...

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Louisiana All In for More Shrimp Buys as USDA Triples 2027 School Meals Budget

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...

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As Whale Rules Loom, Research Shows Consumers May Pay More for Ropeless Lobster

Maine's lobster fishery supplies roughly 90% of the nation's lobster and remains one of the state's most important economic drivers.

Lobstermen harvest their catch using traps connected to surface buoys by vertical lines. Federal regulators are considering changes to that system in an effort to reduce the risk of whale entanglements through the adoption of ropeless fishing gear.

The proposal is aimed at protecting the North Atlantic right whale, one of the world's most endangered large whale species. According to the University...

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Gorton's Seafood Workers in Massachusetts Ratify New Three-Year Contract

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...

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Bipartisan Bill Targets Aquatic Invasive Species Threatening US Fisheries

Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Control and Prevention Act on May 19, marking the most comprehensive modernization of federal invasive species policy in decades.

The legislation addresses mounting economic and ecological damage from species like zebra mussels, invasive Asian carp, and sea lamprey, which impose billions in annual costs on US fisheries, water infrastructure, and recreation industries. The bill prioritizes prevention and rapid response while improving coordination across federal, state, and regional programs...

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Russia-Norway Scientists Meet to Set 2027–2028 Fish Catch Limits

Russia and Norway will continue their fisheries cooperation this year despite existing geopolitical tensions between the countries.

Both Russian and Norwegian scientists will continue regular meetings and discussions aimed at regulating fishing activities in the Barents Sea and conducting joint research to increase the efficiency of fisheries operations.

Recently, specialists from the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography—one of Russia's leading fisheries research institutions—participated in the annual meeting with Norwegian scientists to examine the current state of the Barents Sea ecosystem and ongoing changes...

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More Certifications Ahead From an Emerging Trend — Fish Welfare, Says Friend of the Sea

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...

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EU: Commission Approves €54 Million Spanish State Aid for Agricultural Companies

The European Commission has approved a €54 million Spanish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 April 2026. The scheme covers higher diesel prices from late March to late June and will run until 31 December 2026.

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Bumble Bee Forced Labor Case Advances Despite Legal Setback for Indonesian Fishermen

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...

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Captain D’s Expands Sustainable Sourcing With Wild‑Caught Alaska Fish Rollout

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...

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Japan’s April Marine Products Exports Up 6% in Volume, Soared 37% in Value

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...

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Chile Launches On-the-Ground Rollout of Artisanal Fishing Fuel Coupon

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...

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Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 29, 2026

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...

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US Seafood Groups Demand Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices

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...

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Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Closure of Large Area off California to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles

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...

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Starving Gray Whales Are Dying at an Alarming Rate in the Pacific Northwest

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...

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Scottish Sea Farms Fined £70,000 for Greenhouse Gas Rule Violations

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...

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Japan's April Marine Products Import Fell 6% in Volume, but Increased 3% in Value

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on May 28th, April imports of marine products (preliminary figures, including fish and shellfish and their preparations, fishmeal, and seaweed) were down 6% year-on-year to 181,057 tons. While imports of fresh and frozen tuna increased, imports of salmon, trout, and shrimp decreased. The value of imports increased 3% to 184.977 billion yen ($1.16 billion).

According to a report by the Minato Shimbun, imports of fresh and frozen tuna increased...

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Cermaq Consolidates Canadian Operations Into Single Entity Following $1B Grieg Integration

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...

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Blumar Q1 Profit Boosted by Fishing Gains as Salmon Business Weighs on Results

Blumar reported profits of $15.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, supported by strong results in fishing that offset continued weakness in salmon. The fishing business contributed $18.8 million to net income, while salmon posted a loss of $3.1 million.

Consolidated revenues totaled $192.5 million, down 8% from a year earlier. EBITDA pre-fair value reached $34.4 million, a 3% decline, and net income was 44% lower year on year. Segment results continued to diverge, with...

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DAERA Seeks Views on Fisheries Management Proposals for Protected Offshore Marine Areas

DAERA has today launched a consultation on the development of fisheries management measures to protect conservation areas offshore.

The consultation is aimed at organisations, groups, and people engaged in activities, or have a general interest in the marine area beyond 12 nautical miles of the coast.

Launching the consultation, Minister Muir said: “Our seas support livelihoods, communities and a vital fishing industry, and it is essential that we are proactive in taking action that protects ecosystems and fish stocks for future...

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ANALYSIS: Improved Lobster Landings Meet Disciplined Buying Ahead of Summer

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...

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USDA Seeks Over 300,000 Pounds of Salmon Products for Government Food Programs

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...

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Shipping Executives Warn WTO of Rising Costs From Global Trade Route Disruptions

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...

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Undeclared Allergen Triggers FSIS Recall of Synear Pork and Crab Dumplings

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...

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NZ Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Small

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...

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ANALYSIS: Early Copper River Results Show Familiar Market Patterns Amid Lower Volume Start

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...

 

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ANALYSIS: Skipjack Tuna Prices Steady Despite Lower EPO Landings

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%...

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Iceland Seafood Q1 Profit More Than Doubles as Sales Rise 22%

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...

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Expana's Weekly Top 10

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...

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