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Wed. Jun 10 2026

Winding Glass: Section 301 Tariffs Set to Permanently Twist Seafood Trade  

The Crab Market's Next Test: Can Demand Absorb the Coming Snow Crab Surge?  

ANALYSIS: Shrimp Price Spreads Reach Historical Extremes Across Product Segments  

South Carolina's Mace Introduces SHRIMP Act to Combat Shrimp Fraud with Chemical Testing

NOAA Taps University of New Hampshire to Lead $13.5M Aquaculture Research Push

Norwegian Seafood Council Taps Summer Soccer Spotlight to Boost US Demand for Seafood from Norway  

The Retail Rundown: Father’s Day Grill Deals Heat Up as Inflation Pressures Mount  

ASMI Enhances Processing Capacity in Southeast Asia for Alaska’s Seafood Industry  

Captain D's Eyes Western Europe Expansion with Master Franchise Push in Spain, Portugal and France  

Canada Secures New Seafood Export Openings Across Five Global Markets

Russian Pollock Roe Auction Keeps Prices Stable for Busan Auction

ASMI Launches UK Campaign Tying Wild Salmon Season to New Seattle-London Flight Route  

Nissui Joins NAPA, Adding Global Weight to Calls for Science‑Based Atlantic Fisheries Management  

UK Salmon Sales Surge to £1.6 Billion as Summer World Cup Drives Demand

Voskhod Sale to Investment Holding Signals Russian Salmon M&A Activity

Korean Tuna Giant Sajo Expands Sustainability Push Beyond MSC Certification

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 10

Tue. Jun 9 2026

House Agriculture Panel Weighs USMCA Future as July 1 Deadline Expected to Pass

Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing

Commerce Amends Thai Shrimp Dumping Duties After Ministerial Error Claims

Norway Scraps Aquaculture Price Council After Industry Pressure

Norwegian Seafood Council Pushes Street Food Innovation for UK Fish and Chip Shops  

UNFI Posts Higher Profitability and Cash Flow in Fiscal Q3 Despite Sales Decline

Nomad Foods Appoints Dior Decupper as President of Central Europe

House Passes Larsen Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission  

Hawaiʻi’s Endangered False Killer Whales Show Signs of Nutritional Stress

Campaigners Urge UK MPs to Put Fisheries Transparency at Heart of New Action Plan

Mon. Jun 8 2026

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Exports Surge Amid Harvest Declines  

Japan Kamaboko Association Petitions Fisheries Agency on Surimi Supply Stability

Chile Posts 13% Fisheries Growth in 2025 as Jack Mackerel, Sardine Surge; Salmon Dominates Farming

UMass Dartmouth Survey Find Promisings Early Signs for Gulf of Maine Cod  

House Bill Would Subject Marine Monument Fishing to Magnuson-Stevens Rules

Newsan Completes Glaciar Pesquera Acquisition, Adds Patagonian Scallops

Nissui Raises Shipping Prices Up to 30% on Frozen Foods, Fish Products

Russia's Pacific Capelin Catch Surges 62% Above Entire 2025 Total  

European Commission Approves €25 Million Spanish Fuel Aid for Fishing Companies

Brazilian States Take Action on Imported Vietnamese Tilapia as Industry Pushes for Fair Competition

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 8

Canadians Want Sustainable, Traceable Seafood as Ocean Concerns Grow

Fri. Jun 5 2026

NL and Seafood Industry Seeks Federal Support to Maintain Marine Atlantic's Essential Service Status

Norwegian Seafood Exports Face Continued US Market Pressure in May

ANALYSIS: Copper River Sockeye Prices Decline Faster Than Last Year  

Trump Customs Order Tightens US Import Scrutiny as Tariff Fight Broadens

USDA Awards $848,160 Catfish Contract to Single Mississippi Producer

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 5, 2026

Japan: Alaska Black Cod Price Has Risen 22% Year-On-Year  

Industry Applauds FDA Approval of "Golden Sea Bream" Marketing Name for Rhode Island Scup  

Russia Targets US, China Market Share in Japanese Fish Imports

FAIRR Seafood Benchmark Exposes Industry ESG Weaknesses, Pollution Risks

Fresh Promotions Power Summer Traffic Push Across Foodservice

America Turns 250. Shuckin' Shack is Throwing the Party.

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 5

Thu. Jun 4 2026

Quinlan Sues Newfoundland Government Over 2024 Seizure of $500K Worth of Crab  

Oregon Coastal Lawmakers Urge DEQ to Ease Pressure on Pacific Seafood Amid $3.2M Fine

ANALYSIS: Vietnam Shrimp Exports Rebound in Q1, Driven by China Demand and Seasonal Recovery  

USTR Proposes 25% Tariff on Brazil, Sparking Seafood Industry Concerns

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Boston Importer Stavis, Georgia Processor Over HACCP Violations

Japan's Import of Norwegian Mackerel Plummets 83% in April

Brim Sells Polar Seafood Denmark Stake for $144M

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 4

Elspeth Macdonald to Retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen's Federation

National Fisheries Institute Expands Pipeline of Board-Ready Seafood Leaders

Wed. Jun 3 2026

Breakthrough for Seaweed Farming in the Baltic Sea, Full Life Cycle of Gutweed Farmed Successfully  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 3

USTR Proposes Sweeping Tariffs on Global Food Suppliers Over Forced Labor

Sullivan Pushes Workforce Investment, Maritime Growth at Blue Economy Hearing

NOAA Seeks Comments on Electronic Logbook Requirements for Gulf, South Atlantic Commercial Vessels

ANFACO-CYTMA Raises Concerns Over Canned Tuna Liberalization in EU-Mexico Trade Deal  

Peru Fishing Restrictions, China Supply Constraints Shape Marine Ingredients Market

Senators Question Seafood Certification Programs Over Safety Failures

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Models Recalibrated as Market Conditions Shift  

SalmonChile Expands Industry Network with New Member and Stronger Agricultural Partnerships  

The Retail Rundown: Post-Holiday Reset Brings Value Back to the Center of the Case  

Canada Seafood Farmers Push for Aquaculture Growth in Next Agriculture Policy Framework  

CDFW Investigation Nets Major Penalties for Restaurant's False Seafood Sourcing Claims

California Senate Advances Dungeness Crab, Steelhead Reforms in McGuire's Fisheries Omnibus  

Agricultural Coalition Urges USMCA Renewal as Trade Negotiations Begin

Tue. Jun 2 2026

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

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 2

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

Bipartisan Bill Targets Aquatic Invasive Species Threatening US Fisheries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mon. Jun 1 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 1

Undeclared Allergen Triggers FSIS Recall of Synear Pork and Crab Dumplings  

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

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

NZ Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Small

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

ANALYSIS: Improved Lobster Landings Meet Disciplined Buying Ahead of Summer  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

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

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

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

Fri. May 29 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 29

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

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

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

Global Seafood Alliance Unveils Expanded Agenda for 25th Responsible Seafood Summit in Bangkok

Canada Invests $816 Million to Expand Coast Guard Maritime Security Role

Trans-Ocean Products Makes Key Hires in Quality, Compliance and Product Development

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

ILO Adopts First Global Workplace Safety Code for Aquaculture  

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

Louisiana-NOAA Joint Patrols Result in Eight Fishing Citations in the Gulf  

ANALYSIS: Skipjack Tuna Prices Steady Despite Lower EPO Landings  

US Seafood Groups Demand Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices

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

Thu. May 28 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 28

DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt Launch First Global FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

WTO’s Nordquist Urges Faster Action on Fisheries Subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative

Padilla, Seafood from Norway Recognized for Award-Winning US Campaign

Menhaden Industry Fires Back at Conservation Group Over 'Double Standard' Criticism  

COREMAHI Honors Ocean Allies Winners for Responsible Bycatch Release  

US House Committee Advances Bill to Close 'Port Shopping' for Imported Seafood

Scientists Map Regional Differences in Chinook Salmon Diets  

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Estimates for May Show 5.2% Rise as Timing Factors Drive Activity  

New Policy Brief Highlights Major Gaps in US Seafood Import Monitoring

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

Wed. May 27 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 27

Copper River Season Opens with 39,000 Sockeye Catch, Elevated Early-Season Prices  

Second Senior Kroger Executive Announces Retirement This Month  

Shanghai Lab Uses Color Carp to Advance Aquaculture Genetics

Long Island Shellfish Growers Gain Access to Federal Disaster Aid  

Hokkaido Okhotsk Scallop Production Projects 220,000 MT, a 15% Down YOY

Brazil Eyes Return to EU Fish Market After Decade-Long Ban

Webinar Explores Seafood Market Outlook for H2 2026, Price Trends and Sourcing Risks

Norwegian Police Recover 18 Tons of Stolen Salmon in Hijacked Semi-Trailer

Conservation Groups Sue to Block Seafood Imports From Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Bycatch

The Retail Rundown: Retail Focus Shifts Toward Father’s Day Grilling Demand  

Atlantic Sapphire Unveils Restructuring Plan, Sets Stage for Delisting

Walmart Enhances Supply Chain to Bring Customers What They Need, When They Need It  

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  

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News Summary June 10, 2026

Today's Top Story: The Crab Market's Next Test: Can Demand Absorb the Coming Snow Crab Surge?

Breaking today, the global crab market entered a compressed phase in which timing and distribution became more critical than production, with Canadian snow crab shipments delayed by weather and buyer resistance, pushing potential sales from spring into a compressed July-August window. Russian crab production remained stable but increasingly focused on China's live market, while Alaska's recovery to 28.9 million pounds marked the third consecutive year of quota growth and the largest allocation since key fisheries reopened...

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Winding Glass: Section 301 Tariffs Set to Permanently Twist Seafood Trade

The recent headline that section 301 seafood tariffs will reach $2.9 billion does not tell the industry story. The headline number is the result of an 11.4% blended tariff calculation applied to the value of goods shipped by 60 targeted countries to the US in 2025. That is one result of the Section 301 forced-labor duties proposed by the US Trade Representative on June 2. It is more than the roughly $2.2 billion importers paid last year, most of it under the IEEPA tariffs the Supreme...

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The Crab Market's Next Test: Can Demand Absorb the Coming Snow Crab Surge?

The global crab market is entering a more compressed phase in 2026, where production is no longer the primary concern. The challenge has shifted toward timing, distribution, and the industry's ability to move volume through increasingly selective consumer channels. While overall supply remains available across several key producing regions, the normal seasonal flow of product is becoming disrupted, creating the potential for sales compression later in the year.

The most immediate example is Canadian snow crab. Despite another large quota and strong harvest potential, weather delays...

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ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Price Spreads Reach Historical Extremes Across Product Segments

Price differentials between shrimp segments have reached notable levels, warranting examination in their historical context. Current spread analysis reveals significant deviations from established patterns across multiple product categories.

The spread between EZ Peel (Asia) and HLSO (Latin America) has reached a record high at $4.82 versus $3.81, representing a differential that exceeds historical ranges. Meanwhile, the spread between PDTO and EZ Peel had approached record lows but has since recovered to $5.38 versus $4.82, or $0.57, appearing to settle within recent historical thresholds...

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South Carolina's Mace Introduces SHRIMP Act to Combat Shrimp Fraud with Chemical Testing

Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the SHRIMP Act on June 5, directing federal agencies to develop portable, chemical testing technology that can identify the country of origin of shrimp imports.

The legislation represents another push by Gulf Coast lawmakers to target foreign shrimp competition, following the House passage of the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act in May by a 391-18 margin.

Mace's SHRIMP (Shrimp Honesty and Responsibility in Import Monitoring Protocols) Act would task NOAA and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, working with...

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The Retail Rundown: Father’s Day Grill Deals Heat Up as Inflation Pressures Mount

Father’s Day, the second major grilling occasion of the summer season, is less than two weeks away and serves as a promotional bridge between Memorial Day and Independence Day.

With just 11 days remaining until the holiday, grocers are merchandising a wide assortment of meat, poultry, seafood, and complementary food items aimed at outdoor cooking and family gatherings.

Retailers are competing not only with one another for Father’s Day meal spending, but also with restaurants as they seek to encourage consumers to celebrate at home...

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ASMI Enhances Processing Capacity in Southeast Asia for Alaska’s Seafood Industry

Since 2024, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has been providing the state’s seafood processors with opportunities to use re-processing services in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region. The program is funded in part by the federal Emerging Markets Program (EMP), a part of the Marketing Access Program in the US Department of Agriculture.

In 2024, ASMI hosted technical training seminars in Southeast Asia to enhance processing capacity by assessing local seafood processors. After a successful first year of identifying and establishing partners with the capacity to reprocess Alaska...

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Canada Secures New Seafood Export Openings Across Five Global Markets

Canada is expanding export opportunities for its fish, seafood and aquatic products sector after securing new and renewed market access in Vietnam, Oman, Brazil, Armenia and Costa Rica. The developments, led by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), are expected to support trade diversification and strengthen the global reach of Canadian exporters.

Among the most significant gains is the restoration of access to Vietnam for chilled and frozen finfish fillets and steaks after the country accepted a Canadian health certificate. The move reopens...

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ASMI Launches UK Campaign Tying Wild Salmon Season to New Seattle-London Flight Route

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute has rolled out its "First Flight, First Catch" campaign in the UK market, leveraging the new daily Alaska Airlines service between Seattle and London Heathrow to promote the availability of fresh wild Alaska salmon.

The multi-faceted campaign coincides with the opening of Alaska's commercial salmon harvest and includes partnerships with Whole Foods Market featuring in-store demonstrations by fisherman Thea Thomas, a media and trade supper club event at London's historic Fishmonger's Hall, and targeted influencer and social media outreach...

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UK Salmon Sales Surge to £1.6 Billion as Summer World Cup Drives Demand

New data shows that sales of the United Kingdom's favorite fish — salmon — increased in volume by 8.5 percent and in value by 7.3 percent in the year ending March 30. The figures show more than 81,000 tonnes of salmon were sold in the 12 months to March.

Even as overall fish sales have remained largely unchanged, salmon continues to grow strongly.

The figures come as families turn to lighter, healthier meals over the summer, with salmon well suited to barbecues, salads, simple dinners, and World Cup...

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Korean Tuna Giant Sajo Expands Sustainability Push Beyond MSC Certification

South Korea's Sajo Industries is leveraging its Marine Stewardship Council certification achievement to advance broader sustainability initiatives across its global tuna operations, including pioneering electronic monitoring and human rights due diligence programs.

The company secured MSC certification for 28 longline vessels operating in Eastern and Western Pacific waters last year, marking the first Korean tuna operation to achieve the standard. CEO Chi-Gon Kim called the certification "a starting point for our work, not an end destination," emphasizing that environmental and social accountability form the foundation of the business...

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Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing

Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to close vessel-flagging loopholes that enable illegal fishing operations to flood US markets with untraceable seafood.

The Protecting US Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act would hold illegal fishers accountable for using "flags of convenience" – registering vessels in countries with weak oversight to avoid environmental and labor standards while operating in international waters.

"Flags of convenience enable IUU fishing by allowing vessels to dodge oversight, further exposing American consumers...

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Norway Scraps Aquaculture Price Council After Industry Pressure

Norway's parliament voted to abolish the Aquaculture Price Council last week, ending a controversial taxation mechanism that the salmon farming industry had long criticized.

Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark called the Storting's decision "correct and long-awaited," arguing the council applied petroleum and hydropower tax models unsuitably to aquaculture. The council set theoretical monthly benchmark prices for determining taxable revenues, but Ystmark said this created a "theoretical average tax that attempts to find a market price that does not actually exist...

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UNFI Posts Higher Profitability and Cash Flow in Fiscal Q3 Despite Sales Decline

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing improved profitability, stronger cash flow and continued progress on operational initiatives, even as net sales declined year over year (YOY) due largely to ongoing optimization efforts.

For the 13-week period ended May 2, 2026, net sales totaled $7.7 billion, down 4.2% YOY. The company said the result included an approximately 450-basis-point impact from optimization actions.

Net income reached $33 million, or $0.52 per...

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House Passes Larsen Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission

The US House has overwhelmingly passed legislation to reauthorize the Northwest Straits Commission for another seven years, backing a long-running, community-driven effort to restore marine habitats in Puget Sound. The bill, led by Rep. Rick Larsen (D-WA), cleared the chamber on a 374–49 vote.

“The Commission’s bottom-up approach has ensured that local communities have the resources and expertise they need to keep marine habitats healthy,” Larsen said, noting its role in recovering threatened species “including Southern Resident Killer Whales...

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ANALYSIS: Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Exports Surge Amid Harvest Declines

Norwegian Atlantic salmon harvest dropped 6.6% year-over-year (YOY) in April 2026, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries. The harvest level through April was 2.6% higher year-to-date (YTD). Continuing recent trends, stock biomass remained 1.7% lower YOY (Figure 1). Despite the slowdown in harvest compared to the previous month, down 4.2% month-over-month (MOM) in April, market participants reported adequate to fully adequate supply levels...

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Chile Posts 13% Fisheries Growth in 2025 as Jack Mackerel, Sardine Surge; Salmon Dominates Farming

Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) reported total sector landings of 4.51 million tons in 2025, marking a 13% increase from the previous year as both wild-capture and farmed production expanded across major species categories.

The annual statistics, released on June 3, show that industrial fishing contributed 1.27 million tons, while artisanal operations landed 1.72 million tons. Aquaculture harvests reached 1.53 million tons, with the combined sectors reflecting broad-based growth across Chile's fishing regions...

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House Bill Would Subject Marine Monument Fishing to Magnuson-Stevens Rules

The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries examined legislation on June 3 that would require fishing in marine national monuments to follow federal fisheries management standards, along with measures expanding Alaska Native sea otter harvesting rights and Gulf state waters.

Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen's (R-American Samoa) H.R. 8904 would codify that fishing in marine national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act must be regulated under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The measure aims to maintain US fisheries management standards while ensuring responsible access to resources...

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NOAA Taps University of New Hampshire to Lead $13.5M Aquaculture Research Push

NOAA has selected the University of New Hampshire to host a new national research hub aimed at strengthening US aquaculture and boosting American seafood competitiveness.

The new NOAA Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Markets (CIFARM) will operate as a five-year cooperative institute, bringing together leading academic, industry and nonprofit partners to advance marine aquaculture science and market development. Roughly $13.5 million will be available in the first year to support research projects once the institute is...

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Norwegian Seafood Council Taps Summer Soccer Spotlight to Boost US Demand for Seafood from Norway

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is rolling out a national consumer marketing push across the US this summer, timed to "this summer’s biggest international soccer moment." Anchored by a national digital buy, the integrated campaign aims to raise awareness of Seafood from Norway and position it at the intersection of health, sports and shared dining moments.

The timing is deliberate; NSC says the campaign will help retailers, restaurants and suppliers engage shoppers and diners looking for premium, provenance-driven...

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Captain D's Eyes Western Europe Expansion with Master Franchise Push in Spain, Portugal and France 

Captain D's, the leading U.S. fast-casual seafood franchise, is taking its European ambitions to the next level this summer. Senior Vice President of International Operations and Development Hair Parra will travel to Spain, Portugal and France from June 15 through July 1 to meet with prospective franchise partners looking to develop the brand across Western Europe.

The visit marks the company's next move after recently securing a 20-unit development agreement in the United Kingdom. During the trip, Parra will meet...

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Russian Pollock Roe Auction Keeps Prices Stable for Busan Auction

The auction for this season's new production of frozen Russian Pollock roe in Busan, South Korea, began in March as usual and largely concluded by the end of May. According to trading company sources, this season's production volume is estimated at 30,000 to 31,000 tons for January to April, about 5,000 tons lower than the previous season, Minato Shimbun reported. 

The decline in production is attributed to a decrease in roe yield and to the Russian Fisheries Company, Russia's largest fishing company, significantly underperforming its initial plans, according to some...

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Nissui Joins NAPA, Adding Global Weight to Calls for Science‑Based Atlantic Fisheries Management

Global seafood giant Nissui has joined the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA), strengthening industry pressure on coastal states to restore sustainable management of key Northeast Atlantic fish stocks.

Founded in 2020, NAPA is an international collaboration of seafood companies across retail, food service, processing, aquaculture and feed. Its 55 members are working to restore Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic Scandian herring and blue whiting—stocks that have lost certification since 2019 due to persistent overfishing and...

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Voskhod Sale to Investment Holding Signals Russian Salmon M&A Activity

Russia's salmon sector may face a new wave of consolidation and ownership changes among major local players in the years to come.

An example is Voskhod, one of Russia's largest Pacific salmon producers, which was reportedly sold to JSC Innovative Company NZ, a Russian investment holding.

The Voskhod fishery holding is currently one of Russia's largest Pacific salmon producers, with operations concentrated mainly in Kamchatka Krai. The company operates 30 fishing sites, six factories, and over 35 vessels. This capacity allows it to produce over 24,000...

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House Agriculture Panel Weighs USMCA Future as July 1 Deadline Expected to Pass

The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on Wednesday titled "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of the USMCA" as the US, Mexico and Canada are expected to blow past the July 1 deadline to renew the trade agreement, according to Bloomberg. The missed milestone will trigger rolling annual reviews instead of a 16-year extension, creating extended uncertainty for agricultural trade across North America.

The June 10 hearing comes as agriculture emerges as a major factor in the USMCA review process...

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Commerce Amends Thai Shrimp Dumping Duties After Ministerial Error Claims

The Commerce Department has amended its final results in the 2023-2024 antidumping review of frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand, correcting ministerial errors that affected dumping margin calculations for major Thai exporters.

Thai Union Group's weighted-average dumping margin was adjusted to 1.24%, while the adverse facts available rate for Charoen Pokphand Foods increased to 26.66% from 17.38%. The errors involved omitting the programming language for importer-specific assessment rates and assigning incorrect surrogate costs to certain control numbers...

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Norwegian Seafood Council Pushes Street Food Innovation for UK Fish and Chip Shops

The Norwegian Seafood Council is encouraging British fish and chip shops to embrace street food trends as a growth strategy, showcasing globally inspired Norwegian whitefish dishes at a recent London Inspiration Day for National Fish & Chip Awards winners.

Michelin-starred chef Simon Hulstone demonstrated recipes, including crispy haddock hot dogs, poppadom-encrusted saithe, and nori-wrapped tempura cod, designed to complement traditional menus without replacing core offerings. The initiative targets changing consumer preferences, with 54% interested in unique dining experiences and 75% describing themselves as...

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Nomad Foods Appoints Dior Decupper as President of Central Europe

Europe’s frozen food company, Nomad Foods, has appointed Dior Decupper as President Central Europe, effective immediately. Decupper joins the company’s Executive Team and will report to Chief Executive Officer Dominic Brisby.

In the role, she will oversee Nomad Foods’ commercial operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The portfolio includes the company’s flagship frozen food brands iglo and Findus. Her mandate will center on strengthening local market performance, sharpening commercial execution and advancing the company’s broader strategic priorities across the...

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Hawaiʻi’s Endangered False Killer Whales Show Signs of Nutritional Stress

Some of Hawaiʻi’s endangered false killer whales are rapidly losing weight, a warning sign that warming oceans and limited prey may be pushing one of the nation’s smallest whale populations closer to extinction, according to research published in Endangered Species Research by a team including scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

The findings provide the first quantitative evidence that nutritional stress and competition with fisheries may be accelerating the decline of this iconic population, which now numbers fewer than...

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Japan Kamaboko Association Petitions Fisheries Agency on Surimi Supply Stability

According to a report from Minato Shimbun, the Japan Kamaboko Association's Chairman, Kazuo Abe, visited the Fisheries Agency on June 4th and submitted a petition to Director-General Hitoshi Fujita, strongly urging the maintenance of a stable supply of surimi products. The petition requested comprehensive support from the government due to supply constraints in both surimi and packaging materials resulting from the situation in the Middle East. The request also included a temporary relaxation of labeling rules due to changes in the fish species used as raw material for surimi...

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UMass Dartmouth Survey Find Promisings Early Signs for Gulf of Maine Cod

Researchers from the UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology have returned from a 10-day Spring 2026 Gulf of Maine video trawl survey with encouraging preliminary indications for Atlantic cod, a species that has long been central to New England’s fishing heritage.

The Spring 2026 video trawl survey, conducted in partnership with commercial fishermen and supported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, collected roughly 65 hours of underwater footage that will now be analyzed to identify and count fish species across...

 

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