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News Summary June 11, 2026

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

Kicking things off today, Section 301 seafood tariffs are set to reach $2.9 billion with no exemptions for any seafood products, while beef, coffee, and other foodstuffs receive carve-outs despite many US seafood imports fitting the "sufficient quantities" criteria used to justify other exemptions. The tariff structure favors Canadian and Mexican suppliers under USMCA exemptions while penalizing Norway, Chile, and Asian suppliers, permanently reshaping trade flows, with Iceland and the Faroe Islands gaining advantages over Norwegian competitors...

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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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ANALYSIS: Tight Pacific Halibut Supply Conditions Continue to Shape the Market

The Pacific halibut market has remained firm through the early months of the 2026 season, with prices holding near the elevated levels reached at the close of 2025. Support continues to come from an exceptionally tight supply outlook, as the 2026 coastwide quota of 29.33 million pounds represents the lowest total allowable catch in the fishery’s more than 100-year history. Even so, signs of price fatigue have begun to surface, as buyers show greater resistance to historically high Pacific halibut values...

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ANALYSIS: Argentina Squid Exports Surge 43.5% YTD, China Accounts for Majority of Growth

The Illex squid (Illex argentinus) 2026 season began in January, and according to market participants, catches in Argentina's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South Atlantic Ocean have been successful. The latest report from Argentina's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries indicates cumulative landings from January 1 to May 26 totaled 187,762 MT, up 2.4% from 183,324 MT in the same period in 2025 (Figure 1)...

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House Committee Advances Trade Crime Legislation as Trump Signs Customs Enforcement Order

The House Judiciary Committee unanimously advanced the bipartisan "Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes (PAIL) Act" (H.R. 1869) last week by a 23-0 vote, while President Trump signed an Executive Order strengthening US customs law enforcement on the same day.

The PAIL Act, introduced by Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA) with 42 co-sponsors, would establish a Justice Department task force to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes. The task force would increase investigations of trade fraud while providing advanced training to Homeland...

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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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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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United Taps Chef’s Table and 11 Global Chefs to Redefine Polaris Inflight Dining

United Airlines is sharpening its premium product strategy with a new chef-driven dining program for Polaris international business class, launching August 1 in partnership with Chef’s Table, the Emmy Award–winning brand behind the Netflix series. The rollout introduces 30 new dishes across select long-haul routes, developed by 11 chefs from four continents and paired with exclusive inflight storytelling.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all menu, each chef designed a three-course experience inspired by the United...

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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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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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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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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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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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