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Mon. Jul 6 2026

White House Issues Sweeping Deregulatory Changes in Domestic Fisheries Management

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

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

Eunha Fisheries Recalls Korean Sashimi Products Over Undeclared Allergens

Sustainable Scalloping Fund Applauds Trump's National Scallops Day, Northern Edge Opening

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

Expana's Weekly Top 10

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

Sardine Fleet Experiencing No Landings in Eastern Hokkaido Despite Season Opening in mid-June

ASC Adds Stefanie Rog, Steve Philips to Board of Trustees

Mowi Reports 14,500 Salmon Escape at Nordland Site

Finnforel Appoints Mikko Karell as CEO

Russia Imposes Two-Year Greenland Halibut Restrictions in Far East

Salmon Scotland Comment on Shetland Tunnel Plans

Canada Raises Mackerel, Southern Gulf Fall Herring Catch Limits  

Ecuador Launches Executive Board to Boost Tuna Sector Competitiveness

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, July 6

Thu. Jul 2 2026

ANALYSIS: Revised May and June Import Data Put US Shrimp Inventory Above Pre-Pandemic Trend  

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

Sen. Sullivan Introduces Updated Bycatch Bill with Alaska Stakeholder Backing

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

Japan's Surimi Products Exports Increase 5% YOY with Growing Global Demand

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

Cousins Maine Lobster Builds on Core Offering With New Lobster Roll Flight

Expana Publication Schedule for the Fourth of July Holiday Period

Summer Strategies Take Shape Across Foodservice

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, July 2

Wed. Jul 1 2026

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

Bristol Bay Harvest Now at 7 Million Sockeye of 32.2M Forecast, Few Bright Spots in Season So Far  

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

EU Restores Zero-Duty Access for US Lobster, Expands Coverage to Processed Products

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

New Survey Highlights Growing Appetite for Seafood Among US Consumers

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

Century Pacific Resumes Tuna and Coconut Operations After Philippines Earthquake

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

BAP, Great British Chefs Team Up to Promote Responsible Aquaculture

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 1

Tue. Jun 30 2026

Cooke to Take Over Mowi's Atlantic Canada Salmon Farms in $158 Million Deal

ANALYSIS: Scottish Atlantic Salmon Exports Decline Despite Record Health in 2026  

Silver Bay Seafoods Wins $11.2 Million USDA Canned Salmon Contract; Frozen Fillet Lines Go Unawarded  

Red Lobster Brings Back Crabfest With Expanded Customization and New Crab Boil Options

Lineage Prepares Cleanup After Week-Long Fire Contained at LA Cold Storage Site  

Global Seafood Alliance Highlights Certification Growth, Consumer Trust in 2025 Annual Report

Nordic Halibut Buys Pure Norwegian Seafood from Måsøval

Canada Reopens Northern Shrimp Fishery Off Newfoundland for First Time in Over a Decade

Russian Fish Exports to China Surge 50% in Value Through May

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 30

Mon. Jun 29 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 29

Oral Arguments Heard on EPA's Veto of Pebble Mine, Decision Expected in 'Near Future'  

IMR: Northeast Arctic Cod Advice Up 16% for 2027, But Recruitment Outlook Remains Weak

Global Seafood Alliance Releases Program for Responsible Seafood Summit 2026 in Bangkok

Commerce Continues Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Pangasius Following Fourth Sunset Review

Japan's May Fishery Product Exports Fell 2% in Volume, Value Surged 41%  

Rainfall Closure Triggers Oyster Recall Linked to Maine Aquaculture Site

Andfjord Salmon Completes First Post-Smolt Sale, Launches Strategic Partnership

IFFO Unveils Program for 2026 Annual Conference in Buenos Aires

Expana's Weekly Top 10

ANALYSIS: Vietnam Gains Share in Chinese Lobster Imports Amid Shifting Tariff Dynamics  

Cassidy to Introduce Bill Targeting Shrimp, Crawfish and Catfish Import Surges  

Trident Seafoods Sweeps USDA Alaska Pollock Award Worth $6.4 Million

Fri. Jun 26 2026

Schouten Europe Buys Bobeldijk, Expanding Private-Label Plant Proteins  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 26

All's Quiet on the Western Front One Week Before the Traditional Peak of Harvest in Bristol Bay  

NOAA Fisheries Awards $3.8M in Prescott Grants to Strengthen Marine Mammal Rescue Network

Angry Crab Shack Welcomes Ginni Naegle as Director of Franchise Operations

Federal Magistrate Recommends Voiding Permits for Nine Washington Shellfish Operations  

PF Chang’s Rolls Out “Summer in Tokyo,” Spotlighting Shareable Sushi and Tableside Drama  

Russia, Japan Reach Agreement on 2026 Fishing Quotas After Protracted Negotiations

Fortune Fish & Gourmet Acquires Inland Foods' Houston and New Orleans Divisions

Ecuadorian Shrimp Sector Formalizes Mangrove Alliance with Conservation International

Nova Scotia Launches 3-Year Seafood Strategy with Innovation, Market Expansion Push

Private Labels, Health and Wellness Take Center Stage at UNFI’s 2026 Holiday and Winter Selling Show  

Trump Decision to Reverse OOI Dismantling Came as Oregon Lifted the First Buoy Arrays

Thu. Jun 25 2026

SeaPak Marks Decades of Innovation as America Approaches Its 250th Anniversary

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 25

Bairdi Snow Crab Landing Keeps Increasing, Exceeding 1800 MT in Hidaka, Hokkaido  

Kura Sushi Launches Honkai: Star Rail Collaboration to Drive Guest Engagement  

NEAFC Members Move to Cap Russian Mackerel Catches in North-East Atlantic

Norwegian Salmon Mortality Falls 23% Year-on-Year as Positive Trend Intensifies  

Darden Sees Same-Store Sales Growth Across All Segments in Fiscal 2026

Sandals Puts Culinary Storytelling at the Center of Jamaica Resort Transformation

Death of Pregnant Fin Whale Caused by Cruise Ship Strike Before Docking in Seward  

Iceland Land-Based Salmon Producer LAXEY Closes Oversubscribed EUR 47M Equity Raise

FAO Pushes Social Metrics, Supply Chain Transparency at Global Small Pelagic Fish Symposium  

ANALYSIS: Ecuador's Shrimp Export Declarations and US Arrivals Are Diverging  

Supreme Crab & Seafood Debuts at Fancy Food Show With New Blue Swimming Crab Combo Stack  

Aleutian Islands Golden King Crab Catch for 2026-2027 Season Up 13% From Last Year  

Wed. Jun 24 2026

Vietnam’s Ca Mau Province Formalizes Mud Crab Exports, Unlocking Access to Key Global Markets  

NOAA Allocates $21.3 Million for California Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 24

Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein Push Back on Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Research Claims  

Ammonia Leak at Tamil Nadu Shrimp Processing Plant Kills at Least Nine, Injures Dozens

The Retail Rundown: Independence Day Demand Meets Rising Cookout Costs  

SalmonChile Expands Mentorship Program While Advancing Export Diversification Strategy

NOAA Launches $13.5M Aquaculture Cooperative Institute to Boost Domestic Seafood Production  

Power Outages Disrupt Tuna Cutting Operations in the Philippines and Indonesia

San Diego County Sues Grocery Sushi Franchise Companies Over Worker Misclassification  

Tue. Jun 23 2026

USCG Helicopter Crashes Near Sitka, Crew Survived With Minor Injuries  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 23

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

NOAA Boosts TED Compliance Across Gulf Shrimp Fishery

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

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

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

Phillips Foods Names Brice Phillips CEO in Multigenerational Leadership Transition

ANALYSIS: Solid EU-UK Shrimp Imports Recorded in April  

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

OTB Hospitality Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Following On The Border Closures

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

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

Mon. Jun 22 2026

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

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 22

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

ASC Defends Certification System in Response to US Senate Committee

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

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

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

UK-India Trade Deal Opens Door for Scottish Salmon Exports

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thu. Jun 18 2026

Brands Compete on Value, Experience and Summer Promotions in Foodservice

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 18

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

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

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  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Machina Launches Performance‑Driven TV Campaign for Get Maine Lobster  

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

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

Norcod Secures Exclusive Five-Year Juvenile Supply Deal with Havland

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

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

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

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

Wed. Jun 17 2026

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

Panera Bread Unveils Summer Menu as RISE Transformation Continues  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 17

Trump Arctic Official Pitches Greenland Annexation as Lifeline for Red Lobster

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tue. Jun 16 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 16

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

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

Indonesia Secures EU Aquaculture Market Re-entry After Regulatory Gap  

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

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

Federal Judge Denies Bumble Bee Motion to Dismiss Forced Labor Case

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

SAWA Bill Would Reshape US Farmer's Labor Costs  

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

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

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Canada Raises Mackerel, Southern Gulf Fall Herring Catch Limits

Canada is increasing catch limits for Atlantic mackerel and Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence fall herring after updated stock assessments showed improved conditions, a move officials said will support harvesters and strengthen fisheries in Atlantic Canada and Quebec.

The Honourable Joanne Thompson, minister of fisheries, announced the new total allowable catch, or TAC, levels, citing peer-reviewed science, industry input and socioeconomic factors.

For Atlantic mackerel, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans said its 2026 stock assessment, completed ahead of the usual two-year cycle, found...

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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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Sustainable Scalloping Fund Applauds Trump's National Scallops Day, Northern Edge Opening

The Sustainable Scalloping Fund (SSF) applauded President Trump's declaration of National Scallops Day, marking NOAA Fisheries' move to open the Northern Edge of Georges Bank to the scallop fleet.

According to the SSF, the decision now allows for Scallop Permit Stacking, a move the group has pushed for since its inception. This will allow scallop permit holders to see several benefits, including operational consolidation, cost-cutting, and safer fishing, per the SSF.

"We are grateful to President Trump and his team...

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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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Sardine Fleet Experiencing No Landings in Eastern Hokkaido Despite Season Opening in mid-June

Although the Japanese sardine purse-seine fishing season off eastern Hokkaido began in mid-June, no landings have been recorded so far. This marks the first time since 2018, a span of eight years, that the initial landing has been delayed until July or later, raising concerns about the season's outlook, according to a report by Minato Shimbun.

The current fishing season runs from June 16 to the end of October, as is customary. In recent years, shortly after the season opened...

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Mowi Reports 14,500 Salmon Escape at Nordland Site

Mowi Seawater Norway AS has reported an escape of approximately 14,500 farmed salmon from its Brattholmen facility in Herøy municipality, Nordland, following the discovery of damage to a seine on May 7. The fish averaged over 4 kg each. The company has deployed a recapture net and recovered three fish so far.

Norway's Directorate of Fisheries has ordered Mowi to conduct a full count — which produced the 14,500 figure, though the company notes uncertainty around that estimate — and to carry out environmental monitoring and removal of escaped fish across 10 waterways spanning...

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Finnforel Appoints Mikko Karell as CEO

Finnish seafood compnay Finnforel Ltd has named Mikko Karell as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately, as the company looks to accelerate growth and expand internationally.

Karell joins Finnforel with more than 25 years of experience in international food and consumer business, including leading growth companies, driving business transformations, building international brands and launching new food concepts.

The company said the appointment comes at a key stage in its development, following improvements in production quality, biological performance and operational reliability across its integrated value chain...

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ANALYSIS: Revised May and June Import Data Put US Shrimp Inventory Above Pre-Pandemic Trend

US May shrimp imports are tracking 9 to 10 million lbs. above the previous central estimate of approximately 150.5 million lbs. June is still being assembled, but early indications point in the same direction.

The model framework that informs these Expana estimates reads price movements in log terms as a forward signal for inventory accumulation. Prices began declining in April, ahead of the bulk of this volume being recorded, consistent with market participants pricing in expected supply before physical arrivals...

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Sen. Sullivan Introduces Updated Bycatch Bill with Alaska Stakeholder Backing

US Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has introduced an updated version of his bycatch legislation, aiming to strengthen oversight of trawl fisheries, reduce seafloor impacts and improve transparency in federal fishery management.

The Bycatch Reduction Act, introduced this week, builds on Sullivan's earlier proposal and incorporates feedback from Alaska fishing and conservation groups. It also advances recommendations from the Alaska Salmon Task Force, established under legislation Sullivan sponsored that was signed into law in December 2022.

According to Sullivan's office, the bill would...

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Japan's Surimi Products Exports Increase 5% YOY with Growing Global Demand

According to reports from the Minato Shimbun, consumption of Japanese surimi products is rising worldwide, including in North and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.

The Ministry of Finance trade statistics show that the cumulative export volume of surimi products—such as kamaboko (steamed surimi), but excluding fish sausage—reached 4,186 tons between January and May, a 5% year-on-year increase.

Exports to the United States, the largest overseas market, performed well, rising 13% compared to the same...

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Cousins Maine Lobster Builds on Core Offering With New Lobster Roll Flight

After making a big splash on the hit TV show Shark Tank in 2012, Cousins Maine Lobster has continued to chart innovative paths for growth. According to Business Insider, Barbara Corcoran invested in the company after its October 2012 debut on the show because she believed real-life cousins and co-founders Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis had a strong operational plan and were well prepared.

Since then, the company has expanded to more than 70 locations across over half of the...

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Bristol Bay Harvest Now at 7 Million Sockeye of 32.2M Forecast, Few Bright Spots in Season So Far

Bristol Bay’s fleet has started reeling salmon aboard in some districts in Bristol Bay, but YOY comparisons are still significantly below last year at this time.  

The latest harvest numbers from each of the Bay’s five river districts are: 

- Nushagak: 2.8 million cumulative catch of sockeye as of the beginning of this week. In addition, 989,000 Chinook were landed in the district. ADF&G’s forecasted harvest for this three-river district is 13.9 million sockeye...

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EU Restores Zero-Duty Access for US Lobster, Expands Coverage to Processed Products

The European Union's Council of Ministers formally adopted two regulations on June 25 implementing the bloc's tariff commitments under the EU-US joint trade framework, restoring duty-free access for American lobster exports and opening new preferential market access for a range of US seafood products.

The most immediate development for the seafood industry is the reinstatement of the EU's zero-duty regime on US lobster imports, which had lapsed on July 31, 2025, when an earlier agreement — first struck between the US and EU in 2020...

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New Survey Highlights Growing Appetite for Seafood Among US Consumers

Americans are increasingly embracing seafood, with a new survey revealing strong demand driven by its health benefits, freshness and taste.

The research found that Alaska remains the strongest association with high-quality seafood among US consumers. When asked where they associate premium seafood, 32% of respondents ranked Alaska first, followed by the southern US at 17% and the West Coast at 12%.

The findings highlight shifting consumer preferences and reinforce the opportunity to position wild Alaska seafood as a premium yet accessible choice for everyday...

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Century Pacific Resumes Tuna and Coconut Operations After Philippines Earthquake

Century Pacific Food has begun restoring partial operations at its tuna and coconut manufacturing facilities in General Santos City, Philippines, following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that forced a temporary shutdown of both plants.

The company said all employees and personnel were confirmed safe and that evacuation protocols were successfully carried out. Structural safety assessments cleared the way for a partial restart roughly a week after the quake, with full operations expected to return over the following one to two weeks as repairs are completed...

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