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Thu. Jul 30 2026

PODCAST: Episode 43 - What's the Catch? Tariff Impact on Global Seafood

ANALYSIS: How Ecuador's Volume Growth and Asian Tariffs Opened a $0.91 HLSO-EZ Peel Spread  

Trump's Section 301 Tariffs Cast New Shadow Over Norway's Declining US Seafood Exports

Tuna Price-Fixing Saga Reaches Its Final Chapter as $152M in Consumer Funds Cleared for Distribution  

NOAA Opens Public Comment on Potential MMPA Import Rule Overhaul, Seafood Industry Gets a Say

Study Finds Low or Non-Detectable PFAS Levels in Wild Alaska Seafood  

Japan’s Fishmeal Imports Soar 36% to 84,000 Tons in January-May with Price up 30%  

FAO Globefish Reports Firm European Seabass and Seabream Market Through 2025 as Trade Flows Shift  

EU, Seychelles Sign Four-Year Tuna Access Deal Worth $26 Million

CFIA Posts Recall for Walmart Canada Private-Label Shrimp Rings

The Kingfish Company Reports $12 Million in Q2 Revenue, Up 15% Year-on-Year  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, July 30

Wed. Jul 29 2026

Les Hodges: How the World's Major Crab Producers Manage the Resource  

Philippines Issues New Crab Fishing Rules, Eyes Restoration of US Market Access Before Year-End  

Update of Statewide Salmon Landings Emphasize Concern for Pinks and Chums  

West Coast Fishing Communities Face Historic Threat From Super El Niño

Maine Lobster Defamation Case Hits Turbulence at First Circuit

Georgia Seafood Wholesaler Agrees to $265,000 Settlement in EEOC Sex Discrimination Case

Santa Priscila Wins Antitrust Approval for Ecuaprotein Asset Deal

The Retail Rundown: Buying Opportunities Emerge Beyond Peak Grilling  

DFO Launches Tougher Transfer Enforcement, Public Consultations on Inshore Fishing Regulations

Russia Eyes 7.5% Increase in Snow Crab Catch as Northern Basin Drives Growth  

Asian Demand Helps Lift Global Salmon Trade in 2025  

BIO-UV Group Posts €20.1M in H1 Revenue, Cites Aquaculture Growth and Major Iceland Salmon Contract

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 29

Tue. Jul 28 2026

ANALYSIS: El Niño, Light Inventories, and Tariffs Set the Stage for C&SA's 2026–2027 Mahi Season  

Chilean Salmon's Biggest Tariff Hurdle Yet as Section 301 Takes Effect

US Senators Urge Treasury Secretary Bessent to Crack Down on China's IUU Activity

Vietnam Pangasius Exports Rise in 2025 as Brazil, EU and CPTPP Markets Drive Growth

European Commission Clears €149m Swedish Aid Scheme for Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture

High Liner Foods' Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals Hit Retail Shelves After SENA Debut  

Alaska Airlines Doubles Freighter Fleet With Four New Aircraft Dedicated to Alaska and Hawaii  

Japan's Umios to Absorb Bluefin Tuna Aquaculture and Processed Food Units from Subsidiary TAFCO

Baja Fresh Rolls Out Crispy Diablo LTO in Time for Late-Summer Traffic Boost  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, July 28

Mon. Jul 27 2026

The Winding Glass: What Alaska Has Lost  

USDA Announces $76.5 Million Food Purchase, Including $25 Million for Atlantic Groundfish, Catfish

EU Seafood Consumption Hits Decade Low as Price Pressure and Convenience Demands Reshape the Market

Japan: Frozen Cod Imports Plummet 80% in January-May

Thai Union Names New CFO, CDO and Strategy Chief to Drive Strategy 2030

Russia Expands Pollock Fillet Dominance in EU Market as Sanctions Bid Collapses

NOAA Flags Ecosystem Shifts Across the Northeast US Shelf in Latest Annual Report  

GSA Announces First Marketplace Participants for 2026 Responsible Seafood Summit  

Two Tuna Boats Collide off Washington State, One Sinks After USCG Rescue of Crew

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, July 27

Fri. Jul 24 2026

Section 301 Forced Labor Tariffs Take Effect; Seafood Gets No Exemptions as New Trade Map Takes Hold  

ANALYSIS: Eastern Pacific Tuna Landings for Yellowfin and Skipjack Diverge as El Niño Emerges  

Bristol Bay Sockeye Run Tops Pre-Season Forecast; Harvest Closing In  

HF Foods Expands into Canada with $35M Acquisition of Searay Foods

Expana's Weekly Top 10

EU Seafood Alliance Calls Out Europe's Protein Strategy for Leaving Aquatic Foods on the Sidelines

Robot-Assisted Ike Jime Comes to Cook Inlet as Shinkei Systems Eyes Premium Salmon Market  

EPA Grants First-Ever Tier 4 Engine Exemption to Support New England Lobster Industry

DFO Seizes 18,000 Pounds of Illegal Halibut in Nova Scotia MPA, Issues Tickets in Separate BC Sweep

Young’s Targets Adult Shoppers with Launch of Chip Shop Jumbo Fish Fingers  

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending July 24, 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, July 24

Norwegian Salmon Mortality Falls 35.7% as Industry Improvements Drive Decline

Thu. Jul 23 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, July 23

Albertsons Sales Pressured in Q1 as Digital and Pharmacy Growth Offset Softer Consumer Demand  

No Landings of Eastern Hokkaido Japanese Sardine One Month After Season Opening; Abnormal Situation

Newfoundland and Labrador Seafood Sector Valued at C$2.11bn in 2025  

House Passes Bill Giving FDA Authority to Destroy Contaminated Food Imports

NOAA, Scottish Fishing Leaders Advance Cooperative Research  

Russian Seafood Escapes EU's 21st Sanctions Package as Fish Measures Dropped in Final Deal

Guolian Aquatic to Sell Sunnyvale Seafood's California Property for $17 Million

De Heus Opens Vietnam Cold-Water Fish Feed Mill  

ANALYSIS: US Sockeye Prices Hold Firm as Reports of Increased Freezing Surface  

ANALYSIS: May US Shrimp Imports Land at Low End of Model Range as June Estimates Point Higher  

Chile Defines 'Micro-Relocation' in Aquaculture Reform, Unlocking 95 Stalled Concession Requests  

WA and OR Legislators and Industry Respond to Sudden Loss of BPA Funding for Columbia River Hatchery  

Nova Scotia Awards C$2.22M to Seafood, Aquaculture Firms for Energy-Efficiency Upgrades

Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline

Wed. Jul 22 2026

Russia to Accelerate Sardine, Mackerel Catch in Far East as Northeast Atlantic Restrictions Bite

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 22

Kazakhstan Breaks Ground on First Domestic Fish Feed Plant in Aquaculture Push  

UniSea Faces Proposed $5,859 EPA Penalty for Clean Water Act Violations at Dutch Harbor Facility  

Peru Adopts Risk-Based Fish Plant Inspections to Speed Exports

Mark Foods Completes Acquisition of Rhode Island Importer Endeavor Seafood

Brett Doyle Sworn In as USITC Commissioner, Bringing USTR and Capitol Hill Experience

NOAA Rejects Petition to Expand NA Right Whale Critical Habitat to Mid-Atlantic Migration Corridor

The Retail Rundown: Consumers Redefine Value Across the Meat Case This Summer  

US Senators Investigate $2.6 Billion Offshore Wind Buyouts Under Trump Administration

Canadian Seafood Not Targeted by Trump's New 50% US Tariffs

Tue. Jul 21 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, July 21

El Niño to Impact Trade? Panama Canal Could Suspend Vessel Bookings, Says Bloomberg

ADF&G Accuses Marine Stewardship Council of “Blue Washing” Russian Pollock Management  

Sernapesca, Navy Seize 1,000 Meters of Hidden Spider Crab Nets Days Before Season Opens

Russia Ramps Up Shellfish and Crab Exports Amid Strong Foreign Demand

Peru's Seafood Industry Takes Over Leadership of Mahi-Mahi Improvement Project

Dallas Seafood Wholesaler Hit with $250K Fine for Selling Chilean Salmon as European

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative Names New Board Members

Mon. Jul 20 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, July 20

Alaska Sockeye Harvests Meeting Forecasts, Pink and Chum Landings Far Below 5-year Averages  

Burger King Continues Turning Guest Feedback into Action

ButcherBox Lands Target Meat and Seafood Executive

Trio of Norwegian Salmon Farmers Acquire Arctic Seafood Group

Canada, Quebec Renew $50M Fisheries Fund with Market Diversification Focus

Aker Moves to Take Aker BioMarine Private in Merger Deal  

Senate Committee Advances Padilla Bill to Boost San Joaquin River Restoration Funding  

Chile's State Railway Eyes Regular Salmon Freight Service by End of 2026

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Pacific Seafood Confirms Ocean Beauty Merger, Expanding Footprint Across West

Washington's Geoduck Farmers Are Caught in the Middle of the US-China Trade War  

Bills Giving FDA Authority to Destroy Food Imports Set to Advance on Capitol Hill

Fri. Jul 17 2026

Food Safety Developments, Nostalgic Menu Launches and Expansion Lead Foodservice Headlines

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, July 17

Abundance of West Coast Gray Whales Increases, But Reason Why is "Open Question"

$15 Million Awarded New NSF Seafood Engine in New England From National Science Foundation

Conservation Groups Sue after Trump Administration Rolls Back ESA “Harm” Definition

First Seafood Founder Leads Management Buyout from Insula

Federal Judge Rejects Arbitration Push in Marder Trawling Wage Theft Case

US Court Allows New Zealand Seafood Imports to Continue While Dolphin Protection Case Proceeds

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending July 17, 2026

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Houston Seafood Importer Over Repeated HACCP Violations

Japan's Farmed Yellowtail Exports up 50% for Frozen and 20% for Fresh in May

Ecuador's CNA Pushes for Technical Dialogue with China as Shrimp Export Restrictions Mount

House Committee Advances Bill to Delay Right Whale Gear Regulations for Lobster Fishery Until 2035

Thu. Jul 16 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, July 16

Sustainable Seafood Interest Grows as Trusted Certification Guides Shoppers

Captain Fresh Eyes Polish Seafood Processor Morex in Latest European Expansion

Traceability Inspection Leads Sernapesca to Seize 2,756 kg of Northern Octopus in Santiago

Trump Administration Rescinds ESA "Harm" Definition, Commerce Secretary Cites Relief for Fishermen

Seafood Industry Wins Key Exemptions as US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazilian Goods

Fulton Fish Market Secures $25 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades and Workforce Development

ANALYSIS: El Niño Threatens Fishmeal and Fish Oil Supply as Global Aquaculture Output Surges  

Chile Strengthens AgroSalmon Alliance to Boost Domestic Aquafeed Supply Chain

Mowi Posts Record Q2 Harvest of 150,000 MT, EBIT Jumps 23%

Nichirei Hit by Cyberattack, Logistics and Frozen Food Shipments Disrupted

US Seafood Sector Weighs in on China Tariff Framework

Wed. Jul 15 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 15

Chile's Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector Tops $5 Billion in First Half of 2026, With Gains Spreading

Study Backs Marine Conservation Farming as Tool for Atlantic Salmon Recovery  

DFO Enforcement Roundup: Snow Crab, Lobster, and Groundfish Violations Highlight Busy Start to July  

Humane Stunning Gains Ground as Producers Target Welfare and Yield Improvements

WEBINAR: El Niño 2026/27 Fundamentals in Focus — Coffee, Cocoa & Seafood

EU Fish Sanctions Against Russia Stall as 21st Sanctions Package Hits Resistance

The Retail Rundown: Grocers Push Promotions to Drive Summer and Back-to-School Baskets  

Captain D’s Expands Texas Footprint With New Corsicana Restaurant  

Landing Prices of Hokkaido Okhotsk Scallop Soar Due to High Prices for Frozen Adductors

Norway's World Cup Run Ends with a Seafood Feast Fit for the Occasion

WA Congresswoman Touts Bill Expanding Lethal Take of Sea Lions to Protect Columbia River Salmon  

Tue. Jul 14 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, July 14

Steakholder’s Perfecta Line Lands in US, Kicking Off Northeastern Retail Rollout  

Expana’s Team Presents Webinar on Strengthening El Niño Conditions

Louisiana Harvesters Cited after Unrefrigerated Oyster Catch Seized

Handy Seafood Promotes Doug Santschi to President

EU Opens Infringement Proceedings Against Italy and Portugal Over Fisheries Control Failures

PanaPesca USA Partners with Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms for Florida-Grown Littleneck Clams

ANALYSIS: Canada YTD Lobster Exports Decline Since Last Year  

New England Aquarium Debuts Harbor Exhibit as Summer Season Gets Underway

Circana’s 2026/2027 Global Food and Beverage Outlook Predicts Slow-to-Moderate Growth

Morey’s Launches New Fish and Shrimp Variety Packs Exclusively at Sam’s Club This Month  

Piñeiro Soler Adds Clarity to Trump’s Sweeping Deregulation Efforts via Letters to Councils  

Mon. Jul 13 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, July 13

UK Seafood Awards Open Nominations, Add Fishmonger and Producer Categories

USDA to Add US Wild-Caught Shrimp to TEFAP Foods List for FY27

Proximar Seafood Pursues Convertible Bond and Launches Strategic Review as It Eyes Profit

Russia on Track for Record Herring Catch in 2026, Driven by Surging Sakhalin-Hokkaido Stocks

Salmones Camanchaca Strike Ends After Less Than Two Days as Company and Union Reach Agreement

Ecuador's Shrimp Sector Targets Electrification as CNA and Government Sign Energy MOU

ANALYSIS: US Frozen Scallop Prices Hit Record Highs as Tariffs and Tight Supply Squeeze Imports  

ANALYSIS: Live Lobster Faces Post-Holiday Demand Lull as Maine Supply Steps Up  

Fri. Jul 10 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, July 10

Deepening Fuel Crisis in Russia May Threaten Fish Production and Processing Sectors

Peru Raises Giant Squid Catch Limit to 589,230 MT as Season Approaches Capacity

EU Extends US Seafood Catch Certificate Deadline Following Months of Industry Pressure

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending July 10, 2026

ANALYSIS: European Frozen Squid Imports Fall 21% in H1 2026 as Peru Surges  

FFAW Renews Push for Commercial Mackerel Reopening after DFO Maintains Closure  

St. James Smokehouse Extends Seven-Year Food Safety Streak with 2026 BRCGS Grade AA Recertification

Just Shrimp Introduces High‑protein Shrimp Nuggets to CPG market  

Seafood Industry Split at USTR Forced Labor Tariff Hearings as July 24 Deadline Looms

Thu. Jul 9 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, July 9

Salmones Camanchaca Workers Launch Strike at Tomé Plant Over Pay and Conditions

New Zealand Supports Green-lipped Mussel Industry With NZ$4.5M Loan for Spat Nursery

Norway Doubles Down on Seafood as Tournament Diet Captures Global Headlines

SalMar to Acquire 70% Stake in Måsøval in $350 Million Deal

NOAA Links Chinook Salmon Declines in Yukon River to Bering Sea Heatwaves  

Portugal Grants First Permit for Offshore Open-Sea Fish Farm  

UNFI Shuffles Leadership to Strengthen Operations and Commercial Execution

US Identifies Costa Rica for IUU Fishing Over Longline Monitoring Failures, Conservation Groups Warn

Atlantic Mackerel Quotas Surge More Than 1,000 Percent After Stock Assessment Shows Recovery

ANALYSIS: US May Shrimp Imports Rise 7% as Ecuador Posts Record Monthly Volume  

Hokkaido Surimi Production Plummeted 55% to 760 Tons in May

Wed. Jul 8 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 8

Alaska Salmon Harvest Trails YOY Catch, Bristol Bay On Track to Reach 33.5 Million Harvest

RARE Steak Championship to Make New York Debut at Industry City

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

Les Hodges: Market Access Becomes the New Measure of Value  

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

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

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

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

Russian Pacific Salmon Catch Lags Behind 2025 Amid Declining Stocks  

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

Pokeworks Expands Texas Footprint as Franchise Pipeline Grows  

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

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Trump's Section 301 Tariffs Cast New Shadow Over Norway's Declining US Seafood Exports

Norway's seafood industry emerged from the Trump administration's Section 301 tariff announcement on July 24 facing fresh uncertainty in a US market that was already sliding — with a 12.5% rate now locked in while key competitors secured lower or zero-rate access.

The determination stems from the US Trade Representative's finding that Norway lacks legislation explicitly prohibiting imports of goods produced with forced labor in third countries. Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark called the assessment unreasonable, pointing to the Norwegian Transparency Act and the country's pending...

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ANALYSIS: How Ecuador's Volume Growth and Asian Tariffs Opened a $0.91 HLSO-EZ Peel Spread

One number in the current shrimp index data stands apart. White HLSO Latam sits at $3.80 per lb — down from $4.00 in March 2025, a decline of 5.0% over that period and 9.3% year over year versus $4.19 in July 2025. Every other segment in the index is up over both periods. White CTO Asia has gained 18.6% from its March 2025 level and 9.8% year over year. EZ Peel Asia is up 14.3% since March 2025...

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Episode 43: What's the Catch? Tariff Impact on Global Seafood 

The global seafood trade is a complex web of species, product forms, production regions, and seasonality. Highly susceptible to geopolitical shifts among global trade partners, action in the seafood market impacts producers, importers, exporters, retailers, foodservice and, ultimately, consumers.

In this episode, Jamie and special guest, Ryan Doyle, dive into the deep waters of trade policy and the latest round of tariff news--and what it all could mean.  

Listen now.

 

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Trump's Section 301 Tariffs Cast New Shadow Over Norway's Declining US Seafood Exports

Norway's seafood industry emerged from the Trump administration's Section 301 tariff announcement on July 24 facing fresh uncertainty in a US market that was already sliding — with a 12.5% rate now locked in while key competitors secured lower or zero-rate access.

The determination stems from the US Trade Representative's finding that Norway lacks legislation explicitly prohibiting imports of goods produced with forced labor in third countries. Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark called the assessment unreasonable, pointing to the Norwegian Transparency Act and the country's pending...

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Tuna Price-Fixing Saga Reaches Its Final Chapter as $152M in Consumer Funds Cleared for Distribution

More than a decade after a price-fixing conspiracy rocked the US canned tuna industry, the last major legal milestone has been reached. On July 27, US District Judge Dana M. Sabraw signed an order authorizing the final disbursement of $152.2 million in settlement funds to consumers who purchased packaged tuna at retail during the class period — bringing the In re Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation to a close.

The fund pools settlements from three defendant groups: StarKist and its parent...

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Study Finds Low or Non-Detectable PFAS Levels in Wild Alaska Seafood

A peer-reviewed toxicology study, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Commercially Important Marine Species of Fish and Shellfish from Alaska and Implications for Human Exposure, found that many of Alaska's most widely consumed wild seafood species contain low or non-detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) highlighted the findings in a recent post. 

In the study, samples of commercially harvested Alaska seafood collected between 2022 and 2024 from the Bering Sea...

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FAO Globefish Reports Firm European Seabass and Seabream Market Through 2025 as Trade Flows Shift

FAO Globefish’s latest report on trade flows in the European seabass and seabream markets indicates that the sector remained firm through 2025, supported by steady demand in the EU, constrained supply and higher production costs.

According to the report, stable demand across EU markets and shifting trade flows helped support higher export values, even as shipment volumes came under pressure. Supply constraints, along with higher feed and labor costs, kept prices elevated, lifting revenues for several exporting countries despite...

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CFIA Posts Recall for Walmart Canada Private-Label Shrimp Rings

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has posted a recall for Our Finest shrimp rings with mild cocktail sauce due to the presence of 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone.

The product is sold exclusively at Walmart Canada under the retailer’s private-label Our Finest brand. The affected shrimp rings come in 240 g packages with UPC 6 27735 26412 7 and code 2027JL31 printed on the label.

According to the CFIA notice, the recall was issued by Export Packers Company Limited on...

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Les Hodges: How the World's Major Crab Producers Manage the Resource

For decades, the global crab industry has focused on quotas, markets, and prices. Yet one question is rarely examined: how do the world's major producing nations ensure that hundreds of millions of pounds of king and snow crab are actually harvested within their Total Allowable Catch (TAC)?

In 2026, global king and snow crab production will approach 225,000 metric tons, nearly 500 million pounds. Russia and Canada remain the largest producers, while Alaska, Norway, Greenland, and Japan supply important regional fisheries. China dominates the live crab market, and the...

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Update of Statewide Salmon Landings Emphasize Concern for Pinks and Chums

Alaska salmon harvests are continuing to show a concerning pattern of very few pink salmon returning in any areas of the state and a severely depleted keta (chum) run to date.

As the McKinley Research weekly update of July 25, 2026 puts it “Keta harvests were down 66%, and pink salmon runs are either low or late to arrive.”

Landings are recorded daily but published at different times in each port. In some areas, like Southeast Alaska and Prince William Sound, pink and chum...

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Maine Lobster Defamation Case Hits Turbulence at First Circuit

A defamation lawsuit brought by Maine lobster trade groups against the Monterey Bay Aquarium ran into serious skepticism at the First Circuit on Monday, with appellate judges questioning whether a libel claim can stand when it targets an entire industry rather than specific individuals — a ruling that could have broad implications for seafood sustainability ratings and press freedom alike, according to Courthouse News.

The case dates to 2022, when Seafood Watch gave American lobster a "red" environmental rating, citing the risk that lobster fishing gear poses to endangered...

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Santa Priscila Wins Antitrust Approval for Ecuaprotein Asset Deal

Ecuador's antitrust regulator, the Superintendency of Economic Competition (SCE), has approved Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila's proposed acquisition of assets and production resources from Proteínas del Ecuador Ecuaprotein SA.

The decision was announced Tuesday, 28 July, by the First Instance Resolution Commission (CRPI) of the SCE, which concluded the transaction would not generate adverse effects on competition in the relevant markets.

Under the deal, Industrial Pesquera Santa Priscila, Ecuador's largest shrimp producer and exporter, will acquire assets used in the production and marketing of shrimp...

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DFO Launches Tougher Transfer Enforcement, Public Consultations on Inshore Fishing Regulations

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) says it is taking additional steps to protect Atlantic Canada and Quebec’s $3 billion annual inshore fishery, as it continues a comprehensive review of regulations that took effect in 2021.

The Inshore Regulations were introduced to clarify who can hold a licence, who must do the fishing, and who can make decisions about fishing activities. DFO began its review of the rules in February 2026.

Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson announced two new measures aimed at ensuring the economic benefits...

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Asian Demand Helps Lift Global Salmon Trade in 2025

Global salmon trade expanded in 2025, supported by stronger production, rising Asian demand and shifting trade flows shaped in part by tariffs, according to a new report from FAO Globefish.

Global salmon production reached roughly 3.157 million metric tons in 2025, up 12.1% from the previous year, the report said. Increased output from major suppliers, particularly Norway and Chile, helped boost export volumes, while the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) remained important market drivers.

Norway exported 1,414,909 metric tons of...

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ANALYSIS: El Niño, Light Inventories, and Tariffs Set the Stage for C&SA's 2026–2027 Mahi Season

The Central and South American mahi industry is entering the 2026–2027 fishing season under a unique set of market conditions. Inventories remain lean following two consecutive seasons of below-normal production, while replacement costs continue to hold near historically elevated levels. Although U.S. imports improved during the 2025–2026 season, much of that increase represented a recovery from an exceptionally weak prior year rather than a return to historically abundant supply. As a result, buyers enter the new season with little inventory...

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US Senators Urge Treasury Secretary Bessent to Crack Down on China's IUU Activity

Last Wednesday, US Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and eight other senators sent a four-page letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlining efforts already underway to fight illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing by Chinese fleets and urging the administration to now target the supply vessels that enable them. China's illegal fishing practices, the senators wrote, undermine international law, threaten global fish stocks, and harm American fishermen.

In the letter, the senators outline a strategy to target China's distant-water fishing fleet by sanctioning...

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European Commission Clears €149m Swedish Aid Scheme for Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture

The European Commission has approved a €149 million (nearly $171 million) Swedish State aid scheme to support agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies facing higher fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the war in the Middle East.

The support was cleared under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF), adopted by the Commission in April, which is designed to address the impact of the crisis on the sectors most affected. 

Under the scheme, companies will receive capped grants covering...

 

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Alaska Airlines Doubles Freighter Fleet With Four New Aircraft Dedicated to Alaska and Hawaii

Alaska Airlines announced Friday it has entered into long-term lease agreements for four 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter aircraft, expanding its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine planes and effectively doubling its freighter capacity. The new aircraft will enter service in the first half of 2027 and will be dedicated exclusively to Alaska and Hawaii.

The expansion is part of Alaska Accelerate, the airline's broader strategic plan under which cargo is expected to deliver $150 million in new annual profit as the company...

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NOAA Opens Public Comment on Potential MMPA Import Rule Overhaul, Seafood Industry Gets a Say

NOAA Fisheries has published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public input on potential changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act's import provisions, the regulatory framework that determines which countries can sell fish and seafood products in the US market. Comments are open through September 28, 2026.

The notice does not propose specific rule changes. It is the earliest stage of the regulatory process, an open invitation for the seafood industry, foreign governments, trade groups, and conservation organizations to weigh in on how the...

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Japan’s Fishmeal Imports Soar 36% to 84,000 Tons in January-May with Price up 30%

According to the Ministry of Finance's trade statistics, fishmeal imports from January to May totaled 84,017 tons—a 36% year-on-year (YOY) increase—with the unit price rising 30% to 270 yen/kg ($1.65/kg).

A Minato Shimbun newsletter reported imports by source included 18,239 tons from Oman, the top supplier, up 3.1-fold; 17,429 tons from Peru, the second place, up 2%; 10,819 tons from India, up 50%; 10,169 tons from the US, up 48%; 6,575 tons...

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EU, Seychelles Sign Four-Year Tuna Access Deal Worth $26 Million

The European Union and Seychelles have signed a new Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement that will grant EU vessels access to Seychelles waters for four years to fish up to 55,000 metric tons of tuna and other migratory species annually.

The deal, signed July 27 in Brussels, authorizes up to 30 EU purse seiners and eight longliners to obtain licenses and resume operations in Seychellois waters. Fishing had been halted since a previous agreement expired on February 23...

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The Kingfish Company Reports $12 Million in Q2 Revenue, Up 15% Year-on-Year

The Kingfish Company (OSE: KING), the Netherlands-based pioneer in land-based yellowtail kingfish production, reported second-quarter revenue of €10.4 million ($12 million), a 15% increase on a like-for-like basis year-over-year, driven by strong foodservice demand for fresh large fish.

Like-for-like figures exclude fresh sales in the United States, which were discontinued in October 2025. Fresh large fish volumes grew 28% year-on-year on a like-for-like basis...

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Philippines Issues New Crab Fishing Rules, Eyes Restoration of US Market Access Before Year-End

The Philippine government has moved to tighten its blue swimming crab fishery regulations and expressed confidence that exports to the United States can resume before the end of 2026 — more than six weeks after an import ban under the US Marine Mammal Protection Act took effect.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said he is confident the country will restore access to the US market, its most critical destination for blue swimming crab, known locally as alimasag, according to the Philippine Daily Inquirer...

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West Coast Fishing Communities Face Historic Threat From Super El Niño

The West Coast is bracing for what forecasters say could be one of the strongest El Niño events in recorded history, with Pacific Ocean temperatures off Washington and Oregon already running well above normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has reported soaring sea surface temperatures — already twice the 0.5-degree Celsius threshold that triggers an official El Niño declaration — and Ocean Conservancy experts warn the US is dangerously underprepared for what could follow.

Marine heatwaves that accompany Super El Niños suppress ocean nutrients, allow toxic algae to flourish...

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Georgia Seafood Wholesaler Agrees to $265,000 Settlement in EEOC Sex Discrimination Case

Moon N Sea GA, LLC, formerly known as KGI Trading GA, has agreed to pay $265,000 to settle a US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sex discrimination lawsuit alleging violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on sex, among other protected categories.

According to the EEOC, the settlement is also subject to a two-year consent decree requiring the company to provide specialized training to employees on Title VII’s prohibition...

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The Retail Rundown: Buying Opportunities Emerge Beyond Peak Grilling

As summer enters its final stretch, retailers are shifting their focus from peak grilling season to the next major merchandising window: back-to-school, Labor Day, and early fall meal occasions.

Consumers remain focused on value as grocery budgets face pressure, yet they are still willing to spend on proteins that deliver an affordable "restaurant-at-home" experience. 

At the same time, evolving priorities and the increased adoption of GLP-1 medications are reshaping how households plan meals and shop for groceries, with new consumer research showing that health...

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Russia Eyes 7.5% Increase in Snow Crab Catch as Northern Basin Drives Growth

Russia is targeting a snow crab catch of 50,000 tons in 2026, a 7.5% increase over 2025, with the gains expected to boost both domestic supply and exports, according to experts from the All-Russian Association of Fisheries (VARPE).

The increased Russian output is part of a broader global picture. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, world snow crab production is expected to exceed 150,000 tons this year — a record. Russia accounted for 31% of global snow crab catch in 2025...

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BIO-UV Group Posts €20.1M in H1 Revenue, Cites Aquaculture Growth and Major Iceland Salmon Contract

French water treatment and disinfection specialist BIO-UV Group reported €20.1 million in turnover for the first half of 2026, with aquaculture among the key growth drivers. Revenue in the aquaculture segment rose €0.6 million over the period, while the company's Services & After-Sales division grew 10% year-on-year.

The Lunel-based company also secured a major water treatment and disinfection contract with a global salmon producer in Iceland earlier this year, which is currently under implementation...

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Chilean Salmon's Biggest Tariff Hurdle Yet as Section 301 Takes Effect

Chilean salmon will now face a 12.5% tariff when entering the United States following the Trump administration's latest tariff actions, which went into effect on July 24. The move is significant for the industry, which supplies over 40% of the salmon consumed in the US.

The new Section 301 tariffs mark the most significant tariff hurdle for the Chilean salmon sector yet, raising the rate from the 10% that had applied throughout President Trump's earlier trade actions. The determination stems from a US Trade Representative finding that Chile lacks...

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Vietnam Pangasius Exports Rise in 2025 as Brazil, EU and CPTPP Markets Drive Growth

Vietnam’s pangasius trade remained firm in 2025, with export value reaching nearly $2.2 billion, up 8% year on year (YOY), according to a new report from the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

The report showed Vietnam exported 906,000 tonnes of frozen pangasius to around 100 countries during the year, an increase of 3.4% from 2024 and 24.2% higher than 2023 levels.

While China and the US remained Vietnam’s most competitive markets, both recorded lower overall imports for the year...

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High Liner Foods' Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals Hit Retail Shelves After SENA Debut

High Liner Foods announced on July 27 that its Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals are now available at select grocery stores across the United States, completing a journey that began with a first look at the Seafood Expo North America in March.

The line, three globally inspired, one-pan seafood dinners ready in 15 minutes, is designed to address what the company describes as a meaningful gap in the frozen meals aisle. Chicken and beef account for nearly 70% of the top 300 frozen multi-serve SKUs...

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