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Expana's Weekly Top 10

Last week's top headlines produced by in-house journalists highlighted the policy shifts, supply chain disruptions and demand signals shaping global commodity and food markets. From the US decision not to renew the USMCA and the collapse of a major low-carbon ammonia project in Louisiana, to Ecuador’s rapid rise in cocoa production and a significant cold storage fire in Los Angeles, the latest developments point to continued volatility across trade, agriculture, energy and food supply chains. We also track key weekly themes in retail and foodservice, where summer pricing...

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White House Issues Sweeping Deregulatory Changes in Domestic Fisheries Management

At a hastily called press conference this morning, Peter Navarro, Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing, announced which deregulatory projects the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has prioritized and will collaborate with regional councils to implement immediately.

"Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA have rolled out a bold step of regional priorities by partnering directly with regional councils," Navarro said. "These cost-cutting actions will reduce regulatory burdens, stabilize markets, improve access, enhance economic profitability, and make the American seafood industry a world leader...

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SalmonChile Joins Chilean Trade Delegation Heading to Washington to Fight Proposed 12.5% Tariff

Chile's salmon farming industry will send representatives to Washington next month to argue that farmed salmon should be exempt from a proposed 12.5% tariff recommended by the Office of the US Trade Representative, joining a broader public-private coalition mobilizing ahead of USTR hearings scheduled to begin July 7.

The delegation took shape following a June 30 meeting at Chile's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where the Chilean Industrial Development Association (SOFOFA), trade association Subsecretary Paula Estévez, and export groups including SalmonChile...

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Southern Senators Press USDA for Emergency Catfish Purchase as Industry Marks Third Year of Losses

A coalition of five Southern US senators is pressing the US Department of Agriculture to deploy emergency purchasing authority on behalf of the country's farm-raised catfish industry, which has reported negative financial returns for three consecutive years amid persistent cost inflation.

Led by Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), the group sent a letter on June 30 to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging approval of a Section 32 surplus commodity purchase for US farm-raised catfish. Joining Hyde-Smith were...

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Eunha Fisheries Recalls Korean Sashimi Products Over Undeclared Allergens

South Korea-based Eunha Fisheries Co. has recalled certain Sliced Korean Halibut and Flounder Sashimi products due to undeclared allergens, according to a July 1 notice published on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.

The products included accompanying soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets containing wheat, soy, and sesame that were not declared in English on the individual condiment packets, the FDA said.

The affected products were distributed in the US through WOOLTARI USA Inc. and JAYONE FOODS, Inc., reaching consumers through retail stores, direct delivery, and...

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DNR's Proposed Water Rules Sharply Criticized, Constitutional Protection of Salmon at Risk

Alaska's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to change regulations that guide the state's water reservation process, an arcane but critically important procedure that guarantees enough water in salmon streams and rivers to support wild salmon populations.

Last August, DNR's Division of Mining, Land, and Water announced its intent in an online public notice and a legal ad in the Anchorage Daily News. The agency identified four regulations for potential changes and opened a scoping period that ran from August 1 to November 29, 2024...

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Norwegian Seafood Council Pushes Provenance as Key Differentiator for UK Fish and Chip Operators

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is positioning verified origin and supply chain transparency as critical competitive tools for UK fish and chip shops, citing research showing 76% of UK consumers find dishes with clear provenance appealing.

The initiative comes as operators face increasing cost pressures and value-conscious customers, with NSC arguing that clear sourcing stories can help justify quality positioning and differentiate from competitors.

"Fish and chip shops have always been built on trust," said Bjørn-Erik Stabell, UK Director at NSC...

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ASC Adds Stefanie Rog, Steve Philips to Board of Trustees

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has appointed Stefanie Rog and Steve Philips to its Board of Trustees, adding conservation and seafood supply chain expertise as it advances its responsible aquaculture mission.

Rog joined the board on July 1, 2026, while Philips joined on Jan. 1, 2026.

Rog brings more than 15 years of international conservation experience and a PhD in Conservation Biology. Her work has spanned ecosystems from Cambodia’s coral reefs and Ethiopia’s lakes to Australia’s mangrove forests. She is now based in Saudi Arabia...

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Russia Imposes Two-Year Greenland Halibut Restrictions in Far East

Russia is introducing a near-total ban on Greenland halibut fishing in its Far Eastern basin, effective July 7, 2026, through the end of 2027, in response to a steep decline in the stock that authorities say has worsened significantly in recent years.

Stocks off Kamchatka and in the northern Sea of Okhotsk have been among the hardest hit, with various estimates pointing to a three-to-fourfold decline compared to levels seen in the second half of the 2010s — a drop that had already prompted calls from...

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Salmon Scotland Comment on Shetland Tunnel Plans

Shetland Islands Council backed plans to progress proposals for a network of undersea tunnels linking the islands.

The council has approved work to develop proposals for tunnels connecting Shetland Mainland with Yell and Unst, with further fixed links to Whalsay and Bressay also under consideration.

Salmon farming is one of Shetland's largest private sector employers, contributing £91 million a year to the local economy and supporting around 1,000 jobs across the islands, including 390 directly on farms and processing sites.

Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, said...

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US Declines to Extend USMCA, Putting $149 Billion in Agri-Food Trade on an Uncertain Path

The United States will not renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, amid Wednesday's July 1 joint review deadline. Fox Business subsequently reported that President Trump will instead pursue separate bilateral trade deals with Canada and Mexico lasting up to 10 years. Both Canada and Mexico had pressed for a full 16-year extension. They did not get it.

The outcome was widely expected. Trump has floated withdrawing from the deal entirely, and US officials gave no...

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Two Buyers Seek Court Sign-Off on $2.25M Dungeness Crab Price-Fixing Settlements

Two seafood buyers named in a West Coast Dungeness crab price-fixing class action have filed separate motions to formalize exits from the litigation, with a combined $2.25 million in settlements and a July 31 hearing date set before US Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse in San Francisco.

Caito Fisheries, Inc. and its owners filed papers on June 24 seeking court recognition of a $1.25 million deal. Pacific Dream Seafoods, Inc. of Anacortes, Washington, followed the next day with a parallel motion covering...

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EU Aquaculture Commissioner Convenes Industry Dialogue as Bloc Prepares Vision 2040 Framework

European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis convened an implementation dialogue on EU aquaculture policy in Brussels on June 30, bringing together producers, trade associations, retailers, NGOs, and member state authorities to take stock of where the bloc's aquaculture framework is falling short — and where it can be improved ahead of a major policy reset.

The dialogue was framed around two parallel policy moments: the ongoing evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation, which was published in late April and found progress...

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Shrimp Giant Thai Union Faces $295M Lawsuit Over Red Lobster's Collapse

Creditors of Red Lobster are suing former owner Thai Union Group, alleging the Bangkok-based seafood giant used the restaurant chain as a captive distribution arm for its own shrimp business, ultimately helping drive it into bankruptcy.

The complaint, filed in Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit Court on behalf of creditors owed approximately $295 million, alleges that Thai Union — which held a controlling stake in the chain while simultaneously serving as its primary shrimp supplier — orchestrated a deliberate scheme to “squeeze every drop of value” from the company...

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Norwegian Seafood Takes the Spotlight as National Team Competes in the US

The news that the Norwegian national football team brought 500 kilos of seafood from Norway to the largest international soccer championship game in the US has travelled far beyond the pitch, quickly turning into a global talking point.

What began as a detail about the team’s diet has gone viral, with the story generating more than 120 news articles so far, according to a preliminary overview from media monitoring service Meltwater. International outlets including The New York Times, CNN, The Korea Times and...

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New Fishery Management Council Seats Announced Amid Criticism of the Process in Alaska

Last Friday, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced 22 new and returning members to the nation's eight regional fishery management councils.

Nominations to those seats come from the governors of the states or territories represented and tribal governments in the region. A variety of groups are represented — commercial and recreational sectors, academia, and government agencies.

Each year, the Secretary appoints approximately one-third of the total 72 appointed members to the eight regional councils. The Secretary usually honors the priority given by governors...

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US Fish and Wildlife Service Expands Shellfish Definition to Include Squid, Octopus and Cuttlefish

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule updating the regulatory definition of "shellfish" to include cephalopods — squid, octopus, and cuttlefish — bringing federal regulations in line with modern scientific understanding and longstanding commercial practice.

Under 50 CFR Part 10, the FWS regulates the import and export of wildlife and wildlife products, with certain exemptions for shellfish. The revision extends that exemption to cephalopods, which were previously excluded despite being treated as conventional seafood products across commercial markets...

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The Retail Rundown: Holiday Heat Wave Tests Cookout Plans While Retailers Push Summer Favorites

The Independence Day holiday weekend has arrived, and with the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday in 2026, consumers are expected to celebrate with cookouts and gatherings throughout the extended weekend.

However, grilling plans across much of the Central and Eastern portions of the nation may be challenged by forecasts calling for extreme heat. Many consumers will be watching the forecast to determine whether conditions will cooperate for fireworks displays and outdoor celebrations.

This week's grocery advertisements continue to spotlight popular summer and meal-time...

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