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Tue. Jun 23 2026

ANALYSIS: Solid EU-UK Shrimp Imports Recorded in April  

Phillips Foods Names Brice Phillips CEO in Multigenerational Leadership Transition

Global Trade in Aquatic Products Reaches Record $184 Billion, FAO Reports

Monarch, Sovereign Seas Partner With Macduff Shellfish to Launch Norway Lobster Line in US  

Dead Endangered and Pregnant Fin Whale Carried into Port by Cruise Ship, Investigation Underway

Global Squid Buyers Strongly Oppose Management Changes Being Considered in Chile and Peru

USCG Helicopter Crashes Near Sitka, Crew Survived With Minor Injuries  

Long John Silver’s Leverages Seasonal Flavors and Value in Summer Menu Launch

Russia Eyes Expansion of Tuna Fishery as Stocks Move Into Far Eastern Waters  

Captain D’s Uses Alaska Cruise Promotion to Spotlight US Seafood Sourcing

OTB Hospitality Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Following On The Border Closures

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 23

NOAA Boosts TED Compliance Across Gulf Shrimp Fishery

Mon. Jun 22 2026

USMCA Is in Limbo. Here's What That Means for North American Seafood.

Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Britt Urge USDA Action on Catfish Virus Threats

The First California Salmon Season in Years Opens with Hope and Adaptation  

CDC Report: Tuna and Reef Fish Behind Most US Seafood Toxin Outbreaks Over 13-Year Span

Japan's Frozen Yellowtail Fillet Exports Rose 67% in April; up 73% to the US  

Dongwon F&B Completes Global Advanced Base 'Protein Nexus' in Jincheon

Tetra Pak Introduces Industry‑First Carton Packaging for Shelf‑Stable Tuna  

Spain Issues First Round of Fishing Diesel Aid, Covering 4,650 Vessels with EUR 6.8 Million

ASC Defends Certification System in Response to US Senate Committee

UK-India Trade Deal Opens Door for Scottish Salmon Exports

Port of Tacoma Approves Ground Lease for $250M Cold Storage Facility Expected to Create 400 Jobs

Scott & Jon’s Launches Honey Sesame Salmon Superfood Bowl at Costco  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 22

Higher Costs Weigh on Margins as Kroger Reports First-Quarter Growth  

Thu. Jun 18 2026

ANALYSIS: US April Shrimp Imports Down 16% as India Volumes Retreat Sharply  

Wild Alaskan Company to Directly Operate Kasilof Buying Station for 2026 Salmon Season  

NOAA Directs $123.6M in Fishery Disaster Funds to Alaska, West Coast, and Squaxin Island Tribe  

What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Alaska's Seabirds, Salmon, and Seas  

Expana's Publication Schedule for Juneteenth, June 19, 2026

Americold Opens New Cold Chain Hub at Port Saint John, Expanding Global Trade Connections

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Russian Crab Exports Hit Record High in First Five Months of 2026

Machina Launches Performance‑Driven TV Campaign for Get Maine Lobster  

Norcod Secures Exclusive Five-Year Juvenile Supply Deal with Havland

Brands Compete on Value, Experience and Summer Promotions in Foodservice

Aysén Agencies, Salmon Farmers Test HAB Mass Mortality Response in Joint Simulation

Pokeworks Expands Limited-Time Menu Strategy with New High-Protein Surf & Turf Bowl  

Seafish Unveils 2026-27 Annual Plan Focused on Workforce, Trade and Supply Chain Resilience

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 18

Wed. Jun 17 2026

ANALYSIS: European Pollock Imports Slip 5.2% YTD, Prices Rise on Supply Constraints  

Boudreaux's Brand Owner Sues Former Licensee Over Trademark Counterfeiting and UPC Code Theft  

Dual Ocean Threats Put West Coast Fisheries, Marine Life on Notice

Trump Arctic Official Pitches Greenland Annexation as Lifeline for Red Lobster

Lawmakers Tell NSF to Halt Ocean Sensor Removal, Merkley Calling It "Supreme Stupidity"

The Retail Rundown: Father’s Day Grilling Highlights Resilient Spending and Selective Buying  

Japan's Mackerel Export Increased 2.9-Fold in April, Exceeding JPY 4 Billion

King Oscar Expands Premium Tinned Seafood Portfolio with New Smoked Mussels

Nestlé Purina Expands Use of MSC-Certified Fish in Gourmet Perle Relaunch  

Scottish Salmon Farmers to Fund Wild Fish Conservation Following Escape Incidents Under New Deal  

Hilton Foods Appoints Mark Clare as Board Chair, Confirms Leadership Transition

Panera Bread Unveils Summer Menu as RISE Transformation Continues  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 17

Tue. Jun 16 2026

ANALYSIS: Chile Controls 70% of US Fresh Salmon Imports as Norwegian Supply Falls 35%  

Private Brands Gain Momentum as Quality, Health Drive Shopper Loyalty, FMI Reports  

Indonesia Secures EU Aquaculture Market Re-entry After Regulatory Gap  

Federal Judge Denies Bumble Bee Motion to Dismiss Forced Labor Case

SAWA Bill Would Reshape US Farmer's Labor Costs  

First Copper River Salted Sockeye Roe Shipment Arrives in Sendai, Prices Rise  

Azuma Foods Recalls 545 Cases of Tako Wasabi Products Over Undeclared Fish Allergen

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 16

Certified Group Secures FDA Approval for PFAS Testing Method in Frozen Clams

Maine Supports Multi-State Recall of Mussels Tied to Islesboro Harvest Site

Young Right Whale Entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence as Rescue Efforts Begin

New England Council to Mark 50 Years of Regional Fisheries Management at June Meeting

Mon. Jun 15 2026

Three New Icebreakers to be Homeported in Alaska — Two in Kodiak, One in Seward  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 15

DFO Arrests Four in Nova Scotia Lobster Poaching Operation

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Fires Back at Senate Over Certification Safety Concerns  

Japan Ministry Launches Large-Scale Seaweed Carbon Absorption Demos  

Planned EU Sanctions on Russian Fishing Could Hit Bloc’s Fish Processors

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

ANALYSIS: Atlantic Halibut's Seasonal Slide Hits Harder From a Higher Perch  

USITC Extends Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Fish Fillets Through 2031

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

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

Global Shrimp Council Plans First Consumer Pop-Up at Venice Beach in August

Fri. Jun 12 2026

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

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 12

Murray Cod Australia Names Kelly Sperl as CFO and Company Secretary

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

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

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

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

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

EU Prepares New Sanctions Targeting Russian Fish Exports Including Cod Ban

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

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

Nueva Pescanova Adds Modern Freezer Vessel to Namibian Fleet

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

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

Thu. Jun 11 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 11

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

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

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

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  

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

Russian Pollock Roe Auction Keeps Prices Stable for Busan Auction

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

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

Wed. Jun 10 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

ANALYSIS: Shrimp Price Spreads Reach Historical Extremes Across Product Segments  

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

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

Canada Secures New Seafood Export Openings Across Five Global Markets

Tue. Jun 9 2026

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

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

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

Nomad Foods Appoints Dior Decupper as President of Central Europe

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

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

House Passes Larsen Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission  

Norway Scraps Aquaculture Price Council After Industry Pressure

Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing

Commerce Amends Thai Shrimp Dumping Duties After Ministerial Error Claims

Mon. Jun 8 2026

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

Newsan Completes Glaciar Pesquera Acquisition, Adds Patagonian Scallops

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

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

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Exports Surge Amid Harvest Declines  

Japan Kamaboko Association Petitions Fisheries Agency on Surimi Supply Stability

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

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

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

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

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  

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News Summary June 23, 2026

Today's Top Story: Phillips Foods Names Brice Phillips CEO in Multigenerational Leadership Transition

Breaking today, EU-UK shrimp imports remain solid in April at 7.5% above the five-year average despite a 2.9% year-over-year decline, with Ecuador leading at 23% market share but facing a 12.5% value drop due to delivery delays and quality issues. Year-to-date volumes stay stable at +0.5% while import values rise 5.7% to $1.67 billion, with cold-water shrimp surging 38.8% as market participants report increased May buying activity...

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ANALYSIS: Solid EU-UK Shrimp Imports Recorded in April

According to European Commission data, shrimp imports into the EU‑UK region remained relatively solid in April, standing 7.5% above the five‑year average in volume. However, April volumes were 2.9% lower year‑on‑year, following exceptionally strong import activity between April and July 2025.

Cumulatively, imports between January and April remained broadly unchanged compared with the same period last year. Volumes increased slightly by 0.5%, while import value rose by 5.7% to USD 1,668.4 million. Cold-water shrimp volume surged 38.8% at 17,549 MT YTD (HS codes 030616/35 only)...

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Phillips Foods Names Brice Phillips CEO in Multigenerational Leadership Transition

Baltimore-based Phillips Foods has announced a planned leadership transition that will see the family-owned seafood company pass the chief executive role to the next generation while elevating a longtime operational leader to a newly created president and COO position.

Steve Phillips, who has served as CEO for many years, will move to Chairman of the Board, remaining involved in long-term strategy while stepping back from daily operations. Taking over as CEO is Brice Phillips, his successor and the latest in the company's multigenerational family leadership...

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Global Trade in Aquatic Products Reaches Record $184 Billion, FAO Reports

Global trade in aquatic animal products has climbed to a record $184 billion, underscoring the growing importance of fisheries and aquaculture in the world economy, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The findings were released Tuesday during the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, as part of FAO's latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA 2026) report.

The report shows that global fisheries and aquaculture production reached...

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Monarch, Sovereign Seas Partner With Macduff Shellfish to Launch Norway Lobster Line in US

Monarch and its seafood brand, Sovereign Seas, are expanding their premium shellfish portfolio through a new exclusive distribution agreement with Macduff Shellfish, bringing a full range of Norway lobster products to the US market.

According to the LinkedIn post, under the partnership, Sovereign Seas will serve as the exclusive US channel for Macduff Shellfish’s Norway lobster, also known as langoustine or scampi, positioning the brand as a single-source supplier for the category in North America. The lineup includes...

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Global Squid Buyers Strongly Oppose Management Changes Being Considered in Chile and Peru

Potential amendments to recent laws in Chile and Peru that would increase fishing effort in the jumbo flying squid (JFS) fishery triggered strong opposition among conservation groups and buyers of the product.

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) Global Squid Supply Chain Roundtable (SR) expressed their concern publicly last week.

“As buyers committed to responsible sourcing and the sustainability of marine resources, we recognize the significant progress achieved in recent years thanks to the joint efforts of fisheries managers, research institutes, nongovernmental organizations...

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Long John Silver’s Leverages Seasonal Flavors and Value in Summer Menu Launch

Long John Silver’s is combining limited‑time menu additions with value-driven offerings to drive summer traffic, rolling out a seasonal lineup that mixes returning seafood favorites, new sauces and expanded beverage options.

The quick‑service seafood chain has introduced a Summer Special Platter featuring coconut shrimp and a new Citrus Honey Mustard dipping sauce, while continuing its year‑round $6 Basket program, a core part of its value strategy amid intense industry competition.

"To us, summer is all about providing great flavors and...

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Captain D’s Uses Alaska Cruise Promotion to Spotlight US Seafood Sourcing

Captain D’s is kicking off a summer promotion that ties its latest Alaska‑sourced fish launch to a national sweepstakes designed to drive in‑restaurant traffic. Partnering with PepsiCo, the brand has launched the Alaska Family Cruise Sweepstakes, running June 22 through July 27, with a grand prize Alaska cruise package for one winner and five guests including three ocean view cruise rooms, roundtrip airfare to Seattle with hotel accomodatioons for two nights and a $3,000 travel stipend.

For operators and suppliers...

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USMCA Is in Limbo. Here's What That Means for North American Seafood.

With a July 1 deadline looming, President Trump recently announced that the US will likely not reauthorize the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) for a full 16-year extension, opting instead for a rolling annual review process that trade analysts say could drag well into 2027.

"I would rather not have the agreement, but I may sign it," Trump said in France on June 17. "We do better as a country if we don't have ​an agreement...

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CDC Report: Tuna and Reef Fish Behind Most US Seafood Toxin Outbreaks Over 13-Year Span

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that marine toxins were responsible for 402 foodborne disease outbreaks in the United States between 2011 and 2023, resulting in 1,280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one death, with tuna and tropical reef fish at the center of most cases.

Published in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the analysis represents the first national summary of all foodborne outbreaks caused by marine toxins across that period. Scombroid toxin poisoning and ciguatoxin together accounted...

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Japan's Frozen Yellowtail Fillet Exports Rose 67% in April; up 73% to the US

According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, exports of yellowtail fillets, both frozen and fresh (essentially farmed), increased significantly in April. Frozen exports rose 67% year-on-year (YOY) to 2,544 tons, with a value of 8.46 billion yen ($52.68 million), up 33%.

Fresh exports increased by 8% to 175 tons, totaling 558.79 million yen ($3.47 million). Exports to the US, the main destination, saw a 73% increase in frozen exports to 2,202 tons at 7.36 billion yen...

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Tetra Pak Introduces Industry‑First Carton Packaging for Shelf‑Stable Tuna

Tetra Pak is aiming to modernize the shelf‑stable tuna aisle with what it calls the industry’s first carton packaging for shelf‑stable tuna.

Developed in collaboration with Spanish seafood producer Jealsa, the tuna is packaged in Tetra Recart®, a paper‑based alternative to traditional metal cans. The format launched in Sweden last month with retailer Axfood and is now being made available to food producers and brands globally.

The move targets a category that has seen little packaging change despite steady...

 

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ASC Defends Certification System in Response to US Senate Committee

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has responded to the US Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, outlining the structure and oversight behind its aquaculture certification program as scrutiny of imported seafood and supply chain accountability remains high.

In its response, ASC emphasized that its certification system is built on stringent standards, independent third-party audits, full supply chain traceability, public transparency, and continuous improvement measures designed to provide assurance for certified seafood products.

ASC-certified seafood is sold globally, including in the United...

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Port of Tacoma Approves Ground Lease for $250M Cold Storage Facility Expected to Create 400 Jobs

The Port of Tacoma Commission on June 16 approved a 50-year ground lease with Saxum Investment Company, LLC for a cold storage and food processing facility on a 30-acre site on the Blair-Hylebos Peninsula.

Saxum anticipates investing up to $250 million in the project, which is expected to generate up to 400 jobs and $43 million in annual wages upon completion. The facility will feature high-efficiency cold storage and purpose-built food processing space, with direct access...

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ANALYSIS: US April Shrimp Imports Down 16% as India Volumes Retreat Sharply

April's official US shrimp imports totaled 129.0 million lbs on an adjusted basis, landing within the product-type Expana model range of 124.8–144.4M lbs.

The headline figure held, but the composition across product types offers additional context. Peeled came in at 68.7M lbs, fractionally above the upper model estimate of 68.0M lbs. Shell-on landed at 34.0M lbs, at the lower bound of the projected range. Breaded at 11.4M lbs fell within range. Cooked was the notable deviation at 12.8M lbs, below the lower model estimate...

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NOAA Directs $123.6M in Fishery Disaster Funds to Alaska, West Coast, and Squaxin Island Tribe

The US Department of Commerce announced Tuesday the allocation of $123.6 million in fishery resource disaster funding, drawn from money appropriated by Congress in the American Relief Act of 2025. The funds are directed at fishery disasters that struck Oregon, California, Alaska, and the Squaxin Island Tribe in Washington between 2019 and 2023.

NOAA Fisheries used commercial revenue loss data to determine how funding will be distributed across the eligible disasters. Funds can be deployed for a range of recovery activities, including fishery infrastructure...

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Expana's Publication Schedule for Juneteenth, June 19, 2026

Expana will be observing the Juneteenth holiday on Friday, June 19, across its Americas offices. This holiday schedule will impact the publication dates of several Expana Benchmark Prices and some news.

The European and APAC offices’ publication schedules will be unaffected by this holiday. Regular publishing schedules will resume on Monday, June 22, 2026.

The Juneteenth holiday period will affect the following markets...

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Americold Opens New Cold Chain Hub at Port Saint John, Expanding Global Trade Connections

Americold Realty Trust has opened a new import-export hub at Port Saint John, strengthening links between North American producers and international markets while advancing temperature-controlled logistics in Canada.

Unveiled during Port Days 2026, the facility was developed with DP World and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The project combines cold storage, maritime logistics and rail transportation in a single location, creating what the companies describe as the first integrated operation of its kind globally...

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Dead Endangered and Pregnant Fin Whale Carried into Port by Cruise Ship, Investigation Underway

An endangered fin whale, struck by a Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ship, was carried into the Alaska port of Seward last Friday. According to a report from the Alaska office of NOAA Fisheries, early findings are that the 61-foot female was pregnant.  

The ship had departed Vancouver, British Columbia, for the one-way Alaskan cruise on Friday, June 12, according to a report by Cruise Hive. On her way to Seward, the ship visited Sitka, Juneau, and Skagway...

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USCG Helicopter Crashes Near Sitka, Crew Survived With Minor Injuries 

Four US Coast Guard crew members involved in a helicopter crash in Sitka Monday morning have been reported safe with “non-serious injuries.” The first reports from the Coast Guard came through on social media, mentioning that the aircraft was an MH-60 Jayhawk.  

Watchstanders at the Arctic District command center in Juneau received the initial report of the crash on Harbor Mountain through the activation of the aircrew’s personal locator beacon just after 10 a.m., according to a Coast Guard press release. The MH-60 Jayhawk went down..

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Russia Eyes Expansion of Tuna Fishery as Stocks Move Into Far Eastern Waters

Russia is placing growing emphasis on tuna fishing as it seeks to expand seafood supplies for both domestic consumers and export markets.

In a move that industry officials describe as a milestone, Russian fisheries authorities have approved commercial tuna fishing in waters off Sakhalin Island for the first time in the country's modern history.

The decision follows support from the Bureau of the Industry Council for Fisheries Forecasting under the Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries (Rosrybolovstvo), which approved a recommended tuna...

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OTB Hospitality Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Following On The Border Closures

Pappas Restaurants, Inc. expanded its portfolio in May 2025 with the acquisition of On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, adding another well‑known Texas brand to its family of restaurant concepts, according to an Expana report.

The deal brought On The Border under the same umbrella as Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s Cantina and Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, among other concepts. Following the acquisition, Pappas began refreshing On The Border’s menu and operations, with an emphasis on improving food quality, strengthening execution and enhancing the overall guest experience...

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Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Britt Urge USDA Action on Catfish Virus Threats

US Senators Roger Wicker, Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) are calling on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to act before two highly contagious viruses can reach farm-raised catfish operations in Mississippi and other states.

In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the senators urged prompt action to assess and mitigate the impacts of Yellow Catfish Virus (YcCV) and Channel Catfish Virus (CCV), warning that an unchecked outbreak could severely damage the domestic industry...

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The First California Salmon Season in Years Opens with Hope and Adaptation

Recreational and commercial salmon fisheries are open off California this year after two years of full closures and another year that had only limited recreational openers. The openers, which are still restrictive, have created a spark of life in the fishery. However, the statewide harvest is small compared to the past. 

The improved salmon returns are due to several factors, including better ocean conditions for salmon, increased hatchery production, habitat improvements, and dam removals, although the impact of the Klamath dam removals has not yet been felt...

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Dongwon F&B Completes Global Advanced Base 'Protein Nexus' in Jincheon

Kim Sung-yong, Dongwon F&B’s CEO, announced earlier this week that the Korean seafood giant has completed its second Jincheon business site in Gwanghyewon-myeon, Jincheon-gun, and has begun full-scale operations there. Jincheon-gun is part of the North Chungcheong Province, or Chungcheongbuk-do, in South Korea. 

The Jincheon Second Site is a state-of-the-art production facility with an investment of 140 billion won (US$105 million) and floor space of 142,000 square feet (4,400 pyeong) per floor with two above-ground floors...

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Spain Issues First Round of Fishing Diesel Aid, Covering 4,650 Vessels with EUR 6.8 Million

Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published its first list of provisional beneficiaries for aid intended to offset higher fishing diesel costs linked to the Middle East crisis.

The initial round covers 4,308 vessel owners and 4,650 fishing vessels, with total support amounting to EUR 6.8 million.

This first resolution applies to the initial aid period from March 22 through April 30, 2026. While the full eligibility window currently runs through June 30...

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UK-India Trade Deal Opens Door for Scottish Salmon Exports

The UK government and India have reached a trade agreement that will help reduce trade barriers between the two countries.

"The deal gives British exporters an edge over international competitors, and I would encourage all businesses to ensure they are properly prepared," British Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said in a statement, according to a Reuters article.

The agreement is particularly significant for Scottish salmon, which faces a 33% tariff when exported to India. Under the deal, that tariff will be removed, opening up new opportunities in...

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Scott & Jon’s Launches Honey Sesame Salmon Superfood Bowl at Costco

Scott & Jon’s is expanding its retail reach with the launch of its new Honey Sesame Salmon Superfood Bowl at Costco locations across the Southeast and Texas, adding another club-store channel for the frozen seafood meal brand.

The new product is being offered in an exclusive four-pack of 10-ounce ready-to-heat meals at a price point of $15.99. Designed for convenience-driven shoppers, the meal goes from freezer to table in about four minutes.

Each bowl includes Omega...

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Wild Alaskan Company to Directly Operate Kasilof Buying Station for 2026 Salmon Season

Wild Alaskan Company will directly operate the Kasilof buying station for the upcoming salmon season, reversing its original plan to bring in an outside operator after acquiring the facility in February.

The company said it has committed the capital, personnel, and operational resources needed to prepare the facility for the 2026 season. The Kasilof station serves Alaska's second-largest sockeye salmon fishery and plays a key role in access, logistics, and value creation across the region.

"While it wasn't our original plan, we chose...

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What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Alaska's Seabirds, Salmon, and Seas

With the declaration of an El Niño last week and forecasts that it will intensify into a "Super El Niño" this winter, US Geological Survey (USGS) researchers are tracking how warming waters threaten Alaska's ecosystems — from seabird die-offs and harmful algal blooms to heat-stressed salmon.

In the US, El Niño brings warmer conditions to northern states and wetter conditions to southern states, but the phenomenon's energy also affects seabed ecosystems and atmospheric conditions. Because peak El Niño is expected during winter 2026-2027, effects...

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Expana's Weekly Top 10

This week’s Top 10 highlights the key risks, policy developments and market shifts shaping the agri-food landscape, from biosecurity threats and farm labor reform to fertilizer costs, cocoa competition and resilient consumer demand. From the spread of New World screwworm in the US and proposed changes to the H-2A program, to private label growth, Father’s Day meat promotions and climate risks facing West Coast fisheries, these are the stories driving markets this week. This list is in no particular order. 

Find archived recaps here.

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