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Wed. Jul 8 2026

Les Hodges: Market Access Becomes the New Measure of Value  

Farmed Fish Overtakes Wild Catch for First Time as Global Seafood Output Hits Record 188.2M Tonnes

Thai Union Launches Industry-First Recyclable Shelf-Stable Tuna Pouch Under John West Brand

NOAA Lifts Suriname Seafood Import Ban After Drift Gillnet Fishery Reforms

The Retail Rundown: The Battle for the Summer Food Dollar Intensifies  

Japan’s Mackerel Exports Show a 1.7 Fold Increase in January-May with Record High Price

Russian Pacific Salmon Catch Lags Behind 2025 Amid Declining Stocks  

Bakkafrost Q2 Trading Update: Faroe Islands Clean on Mortality, Scotland Chalks Up 32 mDKK in Losses

Pokeworks Expands Texas Footprint as Franchise Pipeline Grows  

NOAA Awards $4.2M to States, Tribes to Advance Endangered Marine Species Recovery  

FMI Report Finds Food Retailers Doubling Down on Value, Health and Tech Amid Economic Pressure  

OpenTable Introduces Gold Tables, Turning Diner Loyalty Into Access at Coveted Restaurants

Tue. Jul 7 2026

ANALYSIS: A North–South Comparison of Shrimp Import Patterns in the EU-UK  

Norway H1 Seafood Exports Decline 1% as China Surpasses US in Market Rankings

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  

Vietnam Seafood Giant Godaco Suffers $6 Million Fire Loss at Value-Added Plant

Eunha Fisheries Recalls Korean Sashimi Products Over Undeclared Allergens

CFIA recalls Five Star Shellfish Oysters Over Salmonella Risk  

Canada Raises Mackerel, Southern Gulf Fall Herring Catch Limits  

Ecuador Launches Executive Board to Boost Tuna Sector Competitiveness

Mowi to Brand Feedpipes in Scottish First to Trace Marine Debris

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, July 7

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  

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

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

Summer Strategies Take Shape Across Foodservice

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, July 2

Expana Publication Schedule for the Fourth of July Holiday Period

Wed. Jul 1 2026

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

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 1

New Survey Highlights Growing Appetite for Seafood Among US Consumers

Century Pacific Resumes Tuna and Coconut Operations After Philippines Earthquake

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

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

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

BAP, Great British Chefs Team Up to Promote Responsible Aquaculture

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

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

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

Tue. Jun 30 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 30

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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

Nordic Halibut Buys Pure Norwegian Seafood from Måsøval

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

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Les Hodges: Market Access Becomes the New Measure of Value

The defining issue in the global crab market is no longer production alone. Across every major producing region, the ability to access the highest-value markets is becoming a more important factor of profitability than the size of the harvest itself. Biological conditions continue to improve in Alaska, Norway remains constrained by lower king crab quotas, Russia continues directing premium live product into Asia, and Japan is finding it more difficult to compete for available supply. The result is a global market increasingly shaped by tariffs, sanctions...

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Les Hodges: Market Access Becomes the New Measure of Value

The defining issue in the global crab market is no longer production alone. Across every major producing region, the ability to access the highest-value markets is becoming a more important factor of profitability than the size of the harvest itself. Biological conditions continue to improve in Alaska, Norway remains constrained by lower king crab quotas, Russia continues directing premium live product into Asia, and Japan is finding it more difficult to compete for available supply. The result is a global market increasingly shaped by tariffs, sanctions...

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Farmed Fish Overtakes Wild Catch for First Time as Global Seafood Output Hits Record 188.2M Tonnes

Aquaculture has become the leading source of fish for human consumption, surpassing capture fisheries for the first time and marking what the UN Food and Agriculture Organization called a "turning point" for global food systems.

In its State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report, FAO said global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 188.2 million tonnes in 2024. Of that, aquaculture contributed 103.3 million tonnes, continuing a long growth trend that is reshaping seafood supply...

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NOAA Lifts Suriname Seafood Import Ban After Drift Gillnet Fishery Reforms

NOAA Fisheries has reinstated a comparability finding for Suriname's drift gillnet fishery under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), removing an import prohibition that had been in effect since January 1, 2026 and restoring US market access for products harvested from the fishery. The finding, published in the Federal Register on June 22 (91 FR 37086), is valid through December 31, 2029.

The restoration of access matters commercially: Suriname shipped 11.6 million pounds of seafood to the US in 2025, valued at $40.2 million across 569 shipments, according...

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Thai Union Launches Industry-First Recyclable Shelf-Stable Tuna Pouch Under John West Brand

Thai Union Group has launched what it claims is the seafood industry's first shelf-stable tuna product in a recyclable mono-material pouch, rolling it out under its John West brand in the UK and Ireland as a product line called Stir & Serve. The launch, developed in collaboration with packaging supplier Mondi, is now available at Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Asda, and Ocado, with further retailer expansion planned through 2026.

The innovation addresses a longstanding technical barrier in flexible seafood packaging. Conventional retort pouches...

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Japan’s Mackerel Exports Show a 1.7 Fold Increase in January-May with Record High Price

Exports of Japanese frozen mackerel are recovering. The cumulative export volume for the January–May period reached 58,200 tons, 1.7 times the same period the previous year, driven by increased landings in Kyushu. In recent years, poor catches across domestic fishing grounds—particularly in the Sanriku and Joban regions—combined with a sharp drop in production in Norway (the world's largest producer) have caused landing prices to skyrocket. With high international demand for Japanese mackerel tightening the supply...

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Pokeworks Expands Texas Footprint as Franchise Pipeline Grows

Pokeworks is continuing to build momentum in Texas, one of the brand’s key growth markets, as the fast-casual poke concept expands its development pipeline and strengthens its franchise network across the state.

The brand currently operates 26 locations throughout Texas with 11 franchisees, with six additional restaurants under construction across Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Pokeworks also recently expanded its Texas footprint with the opening of its newest location in The Woodlands area of Houston in June.

The Texas growth comes as Pokeworks continues to expand nationally, with 14 locations currently in development across Texas, Massachusetts, Colorado and New York.

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NOAA Awards $4.2M to States, Tribes to Advance Endangered Marine Species Recovery

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded $4.2 million through its Species Recovery Grant Program to support state and tribal efforts to recover marine species protected under the Endangered Species Act.

The funding includes $1.9 million for six new projects across five states: Alaska, California, Florida, New Jersey and South Carolina. Another $2.3 million will continue 13 multi-year projects approved in previous grant cycles.

A significant share of the investment, $1.6 million, will support...

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ANALYSIS: A North–South Comparison of Shrimp Import Patterns in the EU-UK

Shrimp consumption and sourcing patterns in the EU‑UK region differ noticeably between Southern and Northern Europe. These differences largely reflect historical sourcing and cultural cooking habits, which in turn shape species preferences, product forms, and supplier choices. When focusing on the major importing countries (each exceeding 10,000 MT in 2025), clear contrasts emerge between the two regions...

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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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Vietnam Seafood Giant Godaco Suffers $6 Million Fire Loss at Value-Added Plant

A fire that broke out in the early hours of June 29 at Go Dang Joint Stock Company's (Godaco) value-added processing facility in Vinh Long province has caused damage exceeding VND 162 billion (USD 6.2 million), according to Vietnam's state broadcaster Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

The blaze ignited around 1 a.m. and quickly spread across the facility's main workshop — a nearly 9,000-square-meter plant commissioned in 2016 at a cost of over USD 30 million. Fire crews from the Vinh Long Provincial Police Department...

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CFIA recalls Five Star Shellfish Oysters Over Salmonella Risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several Five Star Shellfish Inc. oyster products sold in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec over possible Salmonella contamination.

The recall, issued by the Poplar Grove based company in Prince Edward Island, includes Malpeque, Conway Pearls, Blackberry and Gooseberry oysters harvested on June 22, 2026, from harvest location PEI 1Q. Affected products include select 25-count, 100-count and 2.5-pound packages shipped on June 22 or 23, 2026.

Consumers, retailers and food service operators are advised not to consume...

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Ecuador Launches Executive Board to Boost Tuna Sector Competitiveness

President Daniel Noboa's administration has launched Ecuador's first Productive Executive Board for the tuna sector, a move aimed at strengthening one of the country's most important seafood industries through closer public-private collaboration.

The initiative forms part of Ecuador's Productive Development Strategy and Competitiveness Policy, led by the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade and Investment. The permanent forum will bring together industry, government and international partners to identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions to improve productivity and competitiveness.

The inaugural meeting brought together representatives from across...

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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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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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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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The Retail Rundown: The Battle for the Summer Food Dollar Intensifies

With the Fourth of July behind us, the protein industry is entering the "dog days of summer," when seasonal demand typically slows. Holiday movement over the past weekend was reportedly mixed, with retail performance varying by region as weather patterns influenced consumer plans and outdoor activity.

This year, the seasonal slowdown is unfolding against a challenging economic backdrop. Although inflation has moderated, consumers continue to face elevated costs for housing, utilities, and other essentials.

Rather than pulling back on discretionary spending entirely, households are becoming more intentional about where they spend their food dollars, placing greater emphasis on value. That dynamic is especially evident in the restaurant industry...

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Russian Pacific Salmon Catch Lags Behind 2025 Amid Declining Stocks

Russia may face one of the worst red caviar production and salmon catch figures this year in the last two decades due to weak results from the ongoing salmon fishing season.

Regarding red caviar, according to recent Rosrybolovstvo forecasts, the catch will not exceed 227,000 tons, which would be among the lowest figures for the country and its salmon sector.

According to fishermen, the Russian salmon sector is already lagging compared to last year's results, which may lead to price growth for both salmon and red caviar...

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Bakkafrost Q2 Trading Update: Faroe Islands Clean on Mortality, Scotland Chalks Up 32 mDKK in Losses

Bakkafrost harvested a combined 29.9 thousand tonnes head-on gutted (HOG) in Q2 2026 across its Faroe Islands and Scotland operations, bringing year-to-date volumes to 61.3 thousand tonnes HOG, according to the company's Q2 trading update published on Oslo Børs.

The Faroe Islands operation drove the bulk of output, delivering 26.7 thousand tonnes in Q2 at an average harvest weight of 5.6 kg, with volumes building steadily through the quarter from 7.7 thousand...

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FMI Report Finds Food Retailers Doubling Down on Value, Health and Tech Amid Economic Pressure

Food retailers and suppliers are continuing to invest in affordability, health-focused products and technology despite ongoing economic strain, according to The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 report released by The Food Industry Association (FMI).

The report found industry leaders concentrated on five core priorities: managing macroeconomic volatility, meeting consumer demands for value and health, improving the shopping experience, adopting new technologies and building business resilience.

“Consumers are increasingly sensitive to both the cost of food and the nutritional...

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Norway H1 Seafood Exports Decline 1% as China Surpasses US in Market Rankings

Norwegian seafood exports fell 1% by value to NOK 84.5 billion ($8.6 billion) in the first half of 2026, with CEO Christian Chramer of the Norwegian Seafood Council citing a combination of domestic quota cuts and international market disruption.

"Here at home, low quotas for several wild-caught species have resulted in record-low export volumes and record-high export prices, whilst geopolitical unrest in the markets has made global trade even more challenging," Chramer said...

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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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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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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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Mowi to Brand Feedpipes in Scottish First to Trace Marine Debris

Mowi Scotland will begin branding its feedpipes, becoming the first company in Scotland to do so as the salmon farmer looks to improve traceability of marine debris.

The move is designed to make feedpipes easier to identify if they end up in the marine environment, where waste tied to aquaculture can be hard to distinguish from debris generated by other industries or carried into Scottish waters by tides and wind.

Under current practice, members of the public who find suspected aquaculture waste report it...

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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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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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