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Fri. Jun 12 2026

Trump Opens "Hundreds of Thousands" of Pacific Miles to US Commercial Fishing

Canada Boosts Newfoundland Northern Cod Quota 55% to 59,000 Tonnes  

Alaska 2026 Salmon Harvest Forecast 40% Lower Despite Pink Salmon Gains  

USITC Extends Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Fish Fillets Through 2031

USDA Office of Seafood Secures First Federal Funding in 2027 Appropriations Bill

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Peru Extends Fishing Ban Indefinitely as Global Fishmeal Output Plunges 26%

EU Prepares New Sanctions Targeting Russian Fish Exports Including Cod Ban

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

Crop-Threatening 'Super El Niño' Also Likely to Create Regional Winners, Say Expana Experts  

Japan's 2025 Frozen Sockeye Imports up 37% from Russia, Plummets 69% from the US  

Nueva Pescanova Adds Modern Freezer Vessel to Namibian Fleet

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 12, 2026

ADM's Bern Aqua Becomes Belgium's First BAP-Certified Feed Producer

Murray Cod Australia Names Kelly Sperl as CFO and Company Secretary

Canada Launches Mission to Combat IUU Fishing in the North Pacific Ocean

Cousins Maine Lobster Returns to South Texas as Touring Strategy Drives Growth  

BioMar Sagun Secures ASC Feed Certification, Expanding Certified Feed Supply for Export Markets

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 12

Thu. Jun 11 2026

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

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

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

Half of US Seafood Consumers Say Oceans Can Still be Saved, MSC Survey Finds

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

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

Russian Pollock Roe Auction Keeps Prices Stable for Busan Auction

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

Commercial Sockeye Opening Kicks off 2026 Wild BC Salmon Season in Barkley Sound  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 11

Wed. Jun 10 2026

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  

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

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  

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

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 8

Canadians Want Sustainable, Traceable Seafood as Ocean Concerns Grow

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

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

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Fri. Jun 5 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 5

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

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.

ANALYSIS: Copper River Sockeye Prices Decline Faster Than Last Year  

Russia Targets US, China Market Share in Japanese Fish Imports

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

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

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

Trump Customs Order Tightens US Import Scrutiny as Tariff Fight Broadens

Norwegian Seafood Exports Face Continued US Market Pressure in May

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

Thu. Jun 4 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brim Sells Polar Seafood Denmark Stake for $144M

National Fisheries Institute Expands Pipeline of Board-Ready Seafood Leaders

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

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  

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News Summary June 11, 2026

Today's Top Story: Trump Opens "Hundreds of Thousands" of Pacific Miles to US Commercial Fishing

Breaking today, President Trump signs an Executive Proclamation opening "hundreds of thousands" of Pacific miles to US commercial fishing by restoring access to three marine national monuments, including the Mariana Trench, Papahānaumokuākea, and Rose Atoll areas...

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Trump Opens "Hundreds of Thousands" of Pacific Miles to US Commercial Fishing

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Proclamation on June 11 titled "Restoring American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific," opening expanded fishing grounds for American fishermen across three Pacific marine national monuments.

The proclamation restores commercial fishing access to:

-- The Islands Unit of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument

-- The Mau Zone and Ho'omalu Zone and areas seaward of 50 nautical miles within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

-- Waters between 12 and 50 nautical miles surrounding Rose Atoll within the Rose Atoll Marine National Monument...

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Canada Boosts Newfoundland Northern Cod Quota 55% to 59,000 Tonnes

Canada's Newfoundland and Labrador Northern cod quota will jump 55% to 59,000 tonnes in 2026, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced, marking the third consecutive year of significant increases as global cod supplies tighten.

The increase in the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) to 38,000 tonnes continues the fishery's remarkable recovery trajectory since its reopening in 2024 after a 32-year moratorium. The decision comes as other major cod-producing regions face declining quotas, creating opportunities for Canadian suppliers in premium markets...

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Alaska 2026 Salmon Harvest Forecast 40% Lower Despite Pink Salmon Gains

If pre-season forecasts prove accurate, 2026 will be a lean year for Alaska wild salmon across most species. Alaska's total harvest forecast calls for 56 million pink salmon, 49.7 million sockeye salmon, 17.2 million chum salmon, and 2.4 million coho salmon. If realized, the forecast for the 2026 total Alaska commercial salmon harvest will be approximately 125.5 million fish—nearly 40% fewer than last year.

However, pink salmon are two-year fish, and even years have traditionally seen smaller returns compared to...

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USITC Extends Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Fish Fillets Through 2031

The US International Trade Commission determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on certain frozen fish fillets from Vietnam would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury, extending the trade remedy for another five years.

The unanimous decision by Chair Amy A. Karpel and Commissioners David S. Johanson and Jason E. Kearns ensures the antidumping order will remain in place through 2031, maintaining import duties on Vietnamese fish fillet shipments.

The determination concludes the Commission's fourth five-year sunset review of the trade remedy, which was instituted...

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Peru Extends Fishing Ban Indefinitely as Global Fishmeal Output Plunges 26%

Peruvian authorities have extended the current fishing ban beyond its June 10 deadline with no termination date announced, covering the maritime area from Peru's northern border to 16°00′S latitude.

The indefinite extension reflects ongoing Coastal El Niño conditions, with warm waters and a high share of juvenile fish indicating a dispersed biomass. The Vice-Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture may lift the measure in full, in part, or gradually, based on IMARPE's scientific assessments and updated biological, fishing, and environmental conditions...

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EU Prepares New Sanctions Targeting Russian Fish Exports, Including Cod Ban

The EU's new sanctions package against Russia may restrict Russian fishery supplies to Europe, including a complete ban on cod sales, which may lead to serious losses for Russian fishermen.

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, fisheries have so far been among the sectors not significantly affected by sanctions; this may change soon.

The EU market has been among the most important sales markets for Russian fishermen despite current tensions between the two sides. According to estimates by the Russian Fisheries Union, in 2025, total...

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Japan's 2025 Frozen Sockeye Imports up 37% from Russia, Plummets 69% from the US

Japan imports wild sockeye salmon, mainly caught in the summer from Russia and the United States, and uses it as a raw material for salted salmon.

According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, Japan's 2025 imports of frozen sockeye salmon increased by 17% year-on-year (YOY) to 18,602 tons, with an average price of 1,150 yen/kg ($7.16/kg), up 14%. While the increase in imports from Russia, the main source, drove the overall increase...

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Crop-Threatening 'Super El Niño' Also Likely to Create Regional Winners, Say Expana Experts

This year’s (2026-2027) El Niño weather phenomenon can significantly affect global commodities, and food price inflation can be expected, especially if it is confirmed to be what is commonly known as a ‘Super El Niño’.

While most of the mainstream media's focus is on the devastating consequences of the Super El Niño phenomenon, it is worth noting that it will have a large but also highly varied economic impact across different regions. There are both winning and losing countries - and by extension, agricultural commodities

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ADM's Bern Aqua Becomes Belgium's First BAP-Certified Feed Producer

ADM subsidiary Bern Aqua has become Belgium's first Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)-certified feed producer, the Global Seafood Alliance announced June 11.

The certification covers Bern Aqua's Olen feed mill, which specializes in hatchery and nursery feeds for shrimp and fish across more than 50 countries. GSA said the milestone "underscores growing industry demand for greater traceability, responsible sourcing and third-party certified feed production."

"We are incredibly proud of this certification, which marks an important step forward in our mission to deliver superior nutrition solutions for...

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Canada Launches Mission to Combat IUU Fishing in the North Pacific Ocean

Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens national and international fish stocks, ocean ecosystems, and global markets. Last Tuesday, Canada's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) launched its fourth annual high seas patrol to detect and deter IUU fishing in the North Pacific Ocean.

The mission, known as Operation North Pacific Guard (Op. NPG), is led by DFO fishery officers and supported by the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The patrol also includes representatives from the US Coast Guard...

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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: 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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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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Commercial Sockeye Opening Kicks off 2026 Wild BC Salmon Season in Barkley Sound

Commercial salmon harvesters are heading to Barkley Sound near Port Alberni as British Columbia’s 2026 Wild BC Salmon season officially gets underway. The first commercial sockeye opening of the year begins June 9, marking an early milestone for the province’s fishing industry.

The opening is fueling renewed optimism across the coast, with forecasts stronger than they have been in years. An estimated 7.5 million Fraser River sockeye are expected to return in 2026, making it the largest forecast run...

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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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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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USDA Office of Seafood Secures First Federal Funding in 2027 Appropriations Bill

The US House of Representatives passed the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act of 2027 (HR 8646) last week with a vote of 213 to 210, allocating $500,000 to fund the USDA Office of Seafood in fiscal year 2027.

The appropriation marks the first federal funding for the office since its establishment in April 2026. The Trump administration created the office, described as the "first of its kind," to provide customer service for American seafood cultivators, producers, and processors seeking to...

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Expana's Weekly Top 10

From biosecurity threats and trade tensions to sustainability breakthroughs and climate-driven market risks, this week's Top 10 captures the developments commanding attention across global commodity markets. Industry participants are balancing innovation with uncertainty as new packaging and feed solutions emerge, tariffs continue to reshape trade flows, and concerns over animal health, inflation, and weather volatility create fresh challenges for the months ahead as we enter into the traditional summer lull. This list is in no particular order.

Shannon Behary checked in with a pair of headlines in the...

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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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Nueva Pescanova Adds Modern Freezer Vessel to Namibian Fleet

Grupo Nueva Pescanova has acquired the freezer vessel Olupale for its NovaNam subsidiary in Namibia, reinforcing the Spanish company's investment in African fishing operations.

The 59.82-meter vessel features a 900-cubic-meter hold capacity and can accommodate up to 66 crew members. Built in 2024 but not yet operational, the Olupale will primarily target hake processing with the capacity to catch and process up to 2,500 tons of finished product annually.

Nueva Pescanova acquired the vessel from Mar de Arbo SL to replace the Mar del Cabo...

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Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 12, 2026

A US–Iran memorandum to pause the Gulf war could be signed as soon as Sunday, though wording is still being finalized.

Iran is pushing for the deal to also end fighting in Lebanon and includes demands like lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets, and halting hostilities across all fronts, while nuclear issues would be postponed.

Trump said a “great settlement” was ready and called off new strikes, but details remain unclear. Reports also suggest tensions persist around the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.
 
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Murray Cod Australia Names Kelly Sperl as CFO and Company Secretary

Murray Cod Australia Ltd has appointed Kelly Sperl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and company secretary, effective June 22, as the ASX-listed premium food company looks to strengthen its financial and operational leadership.

Sperl brings more than 25 years of finance experience across ASX-listed, private and family-owned businesses. She has held senior finance leadership roles at Foster's Group, STIHL Australia, Bakers Delight, Gale Pacific and PaperlinX. According to the company, her background spans financial management, treasury, business transformation, manufacturing operations, ERP...

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Cousins Maine Lobster Returns to South Texas as Touring Strategy Drives Growth

Cousins Maine Lobster's food truck tour is an out-of-the-box marketing strategy that was first introduced in 2020 by franchisee Chris Papp. The initiative allows the brand to test new markets while building awareness and connecting directly with customers.

Today, the fast-casual seafood company announced its latest tour, which will return to South Texas. The food truck is scheduled to make stops in Corpus Christi, Brownsville, McAllen, Rockport, and Victoria, offering its full menu of fresh Maine lobster dishes, including its...

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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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Half of US Seafood Consumers Say Oceans Can Still be Saved, MSC Survey Finds

Half of US seafood consumers believe the world’s oceans can be saved from irreparable damage over the next 20 years, according to new consumer research commissioned by the Marine Stewardship Council.

The findings, released for World Ocean Day, are part of a GlobeScan survey of more than 20,500 seafood consumers globally and point to rising optimism and stronger engagement with sustainability claims in the US market.

Among US respondents, 51% said they believe the oceans will be saved from irreparable damage within...

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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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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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