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Fri. May 29 2026

ANALYSIS: Early Copper River Results Show Familiar Market Patterns Amid Lower Volume Start  

US Seafood Groups Demand Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices

ANALYSIS: Skipjack Tuna Prices Steady Despite Lower EPO Landings  

Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Closure of Large Area off California to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles

Iceland Seafood Q1 Profit More Than Doubles as Sales Rise 22%  

Starving Gray Whales Are Dying at an Alarming Rate in the Pacific Northwest  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Scottish Sea Farms Fined £70,000 for Greenhouse Gas Rule Violations

Louisiana-NOAA Joint Patrols Result in Eight Fishing Citations in the Gulf  

Trans-Ocean Products Makes Key Hires in Quality, Compliance and Product Development

ILO Adopts First Global Workplace Safety Code for Aquaculture  

Global Seafood Alliance Unveils Expanded Agenda for 25th Responsible Seafood Summit in Bangkok

Canada Invests $816 Million to Expand Coast Guard Maritime Security Role

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 29

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 29, 2026  

Thu. May 28 2026

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Estimates for May Show 5.2% Rise as Timing Factors Drive Activity  

Nova Scotia's Clark's Harbour Seafood Expands From Live Lobster to Global Processing Operation

Artificially Bred and Grown Eels to be Marketed for the First Time

US House Committee Advances Bill to Close 'Port Shopping' for Imported Seafood

New Policy Brief Highlights Major Gaps in US Seafood Import Monitoring

Padilla, Seafood from Norway Recognized for Award-Winning US Campaign

Menhaden Industry Fires Back at Conservation Group Over 'Double Standard' Criticism  

WTO’s Nordquist Urges Faster Action on Fisheries Subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative

COREMAHI Honors Ocean Allies Winners for Responsible Bycatch Release  

Scientists Map Regional Differences in Chinook Salmon Diets  

DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt Launch First Global FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 28

Wed. May 27 2026

Copper River Season Opens with 39,000 Sockeye Catch, Elevated Early-Season Prices  

Webinar Explores Seafood Market Outlook for H2 2026, Price Trends and Sourcing Risks

Conservation Groups Sue to Block Seafood Imports From Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Bycatch

Brazil Eyes Return to EU Fish Market After Decade-Long Ban

Norwegian Police Recover 18 Tons of Stolen Salmon in Hijacked Semi-Trailer

Hokkaido Okhotsk Scallop Production Projects 220,000 MT, a 15% Down YOY

The Retail Rundown: Retail Focus Shifts Toward Father’s Day Grilling Demand  

Long Island Shellfish Growers Gain Access to Federal Disaster Aid  

Walmart Enhances Supply Chain to Bring Customers What They Need, When They Need It  

Atlantic Sapphire Unveils Restructuring Plan, Sets Stage for Delisting

Shanghai Lab Uses Color Carp to Advance Aquaculture Genetics

Second Senior Kroger Executive Announces Retirement This Month  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 27

Tue. May 26 2026

ANALYSIS: Retail Shrimp Volume Down 12% Year-Over-Year as Prices Reach 12-Year Highs  

Federal Judge Halts Extended Recreational Red Snapper Seasons in Four States  

US Targets Illegal Fishing With Visa Bans to Boost Seafood Industry

Norway's Seafood Industry Splits Over "Production Fish" Export Ban Reversal

Channel Fish Positions Seafood as SNAP Compliance Solution  

The Foodservice Industry Highlights Consumer Trends Leadership Moves and Brand Growth

Putin Visit Reinforces Russia-China Fisheries Partnership Growth Plans

Steakholder Foods To Launch Perfecta Premium Plant-Based Meat in US Later This Year  

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Returns to Profit, Upgrades FY26 Earnings Guidance

Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar Retires After Nearly Four Decades  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 26

Fri. May 22 2026

ANALYSIS: US Frozen Tuna Supply Tightens as Seasonal Demand Window Nears  

Federal Court Battle Erupts Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits  

Red Lobster's Oldest Operating Restaurant to Close After 56 Years

Scottish Salmon Exports to UAE, Gulf States Set for Boost Under New Trade Framework

Nova Scotia's LFA 33 Lobster Harvesters Gain Jonah Crab Bait Access in Policy Shift  

Friendly’s Rolls Out Seafood-Focused Summer Menu, Value Updates to Drive Seasonal Traffic

Premier Dixon and Governor Dunleavy Sign Renewed Alaska-Yukon Intergovernmental Accord  

Mexico Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Shrimp Smuggling Operations

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 22

Expana Publication Schedule for the Memorial Day Holiday Period

Haaland to Play Viking in Norwegian Seafood-Backed Film "ViQueens"

Thu. May 21 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 21

Alaska's Attorney General Voids 5 Board of Fish Regulations on Area M, Due to Ethics Violation  

Hilton Foods Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite Seafood Headwinds

Canada Launches New Funding Call to Tackle Ghost Fishing Gear

Study Finds Juvenile Fraser River Chinook Exposed to Hundreds of Contaminants  

Premier Lantz Announces Senior Staff Changes in Prince Edward Island Government

Terra Medi Recalls Smoked Herring Over Botulism Risk

Circle Seafoods Sets 2026 Alaska Seine Prices, Holds Pink Base at $0.61  

Seafood Nutrition Partnership Launches Fourth Annual Summer Seafood Challenge

Kazakhstan Inks $50M Deal for 5,300-tonne Shrimp Farm, Location TBD

In-Store Grocery Shopping Remains Strong Despite Digital Shift, FMI Report  

Vancouver World Cup Matches to Anchor New BC Investment Initiative

Wed. May 20 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 20

New Study Shows Capelin is a Sea Canary for Ocean Heatwaves in North Pacific  

Chile Sets up Ñuble Benthic Fishing Table to Support Artisanal Sector  

Bakkafrost Raises Harvest Guidance as Faroe Islands Offset Weak Scotland Results

Russian Fishermen and Businesses Oppose Possible Export Duties on Fish

SalMar Lifts 2026 Harvest Guidance after Strong First Quarter

Icelandic Salmon Reports Near Break-Even Q1 as Operations Strengthen

The Retail Rundown: Pork Leads Memorial Day 2026 Grilling Promotions  

Whale Entanglement Highlights Pressure on Oregon Dungeness Fishery  

Northern Chile Jack Mackerel Fishery Faces Setback as Catches Fall Below Legal Size

Tue. May 19 2026

SalmonChile Calls for Cross-Sector Unity at Blue Week 2026 as Chile Advances Blue Economy Agenda

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 19

Princes Shifts Sardine Sourcing to MSC-Certified Iberian Fishery  

United Fishermen of Alaska Begins Search for New Executive Director, Welch Named to CFEC

Seafood Industry Pushes Congress to Advance Open Ocean Aquaculture Legislation

Global Coalition Urges Japan to Halt Public Funding for Octopus Farming Research

Pacific Dream Seafoods Plans Major Processing, Cold Storage Expansion in Washington

All-out Effort for 2026 Yukon Chinook and Chum Salmon Reach Spawning Grounds in US and Canada  

ANALYSIS: Supply Pressures Intensify as NOAA's MMPA Decision Impacts Crab Meat Market  

Alaska Legislature Passes Bill Requiring Electronic Monitoring for Trawl Vessels in State Waters

Mon. May 18 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 18

SADC Ministers to Focus on Food Security, Livestock Disease and Blue Economy at Zimbabwe Summit

Distinguished Programs Opens Marine Cargo Program for Business With Allianz Capacity

Sweden Invests SEK 30 Million to Build Domestic Oyster Industry  

Moxies Rolls Out Limited‑Time Sushi Menu for Summer  

ArcelorMittal Fined Record $100M for Fisheries Act Violations in Quebec

Good News Stories for Endangered Species Day 2026

2026 Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Shows Strength of Industry Amid Turbulent Times

Russia’s Salmon Catch Could Fall Up to 30% in 2026, Fisheries Head Says

ANALYSIS: Domestic Scallop Supply Influx Dominated by Smaller Counts Amid Global Shortfalls  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Fri. May 15 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 15

Silver Bay Raises Opening Price for Bristol Bay Sockeye Up 23 Percent From 2025  

PEI Targets Oyster Industry Stability with Wage and Debt Relief

Russia Expands Inspector Mobile App for Fisheries Enforcement

ASMFC Defends Menhaden Delay as Debate Over Chesapeake Science Intensifies  

Mowi Posts Second-Best First Quarter as Salmon Demand Climbs

China’s First Mobile Salmon Farm Delivers Commercial Harvest

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 15, 2026

Russia Forecasts Record Herring Catch off Sakhalin on Rising Stock Levels

Future Market Insights Projects Plant-Based Fish Market to Reach $3.6 Billion by 2036  

Thu. May 14 2026

Andfjord Salmon: Salmon Crosses Important Weight Thresholds

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 14

NOAA Fisheries Finds Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon “Not Warranted” for ESA Listing  

Alaska Seafood Gains Expanded QSR Visibility During Lent 2026 Promotions  

US Shrimp Industry Applauds House Passage of the Save Our Shrimpers Act

Congress Presses USTR to Launch Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices

Nova Austral Opens Facilities to Support Scientific Education and Community Ties

Pokeworks Accelerates Greater Boston Expansion With Multi‑Unit Franchise Growth  

Chilean Salmon Council Joins Industry to Celebrate 50 Years of Salmon Farming May 28

ANALYSIS: US Retail Shrimp Prices Hit Decade Highs Amid Consumer Pullback  

ANALYSIS: Atlantic Cod Prices Surge 26% Year Over Year as Catch Limits Tighten Supply  

Wed. May 13 2026

Ahold Delhaize USA Appoints Vipin Gopal to Lead Data and AI  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 13

Ecuador’s President Noboa Completes MOU with Morocco to Strengthen Bilateral Trade

Venezuela Adds First ASC-Certified Feed Mills as Aquafeed Program Expands

ASC Deepens Asia Outreach as Producers Prepare for New Farm, Feed Standards

ANALYSIS: March US Mahi Imports Improve, but Supply Remains Historically Tight  

The Retail Rundown: Memorial Day Promotions Heat Up as Shoppers Focus on Value  

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay Serves Up a Fresh Culinary Chapter with New Executive Chef

Kodiak’s Early Season Salmon Fishing Curtailed to Protect Expected Low Return of Reds and Kings  

USDA Seeks 192,000 Pounds of Catfish Products for Government Food Programs

Mexico Secures US Shrimp Export Certification Renewal Through Sea Turtle Protection Compliance

Russia Expands Fish Export Geography to Africa, Middle East, Latin America

Tue. May 12 2026

Canada to Invest $957.8 Million Over 5 Years in Small Craft Harbors Program

TGI Fridays Launches Fridays United to Drive Global Soccer Tournament Traffic  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 12

Amazon Expands 30-Minute Delivery Service to More US Cities  

Japan's POP Imports from the US Plummeted 57% in 2025 amid China's Sharp Import Increase

Bioriginal Names Randy Fournier President and CEO Amid Growth Push

ANALYSIS: Chilean Mussel Sector Adapts to Constrained Supply Environment  

Seafish Appoints Barry Harland as Director of Operations

Shining Sea Fish Co. Recalls Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring Over Botulism Risk

NOAA Grants Swimming Crab Import Access to Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka After Court-Ordered Review  

Georgia Becomes Fifth State to Require Shrimp Origin Disclosure in Restaurants

European Tuna Industry Warns Against Indonesian Free Trade Deal Tariff Cuts

Mon. May 11 2026

Aurora and McLane to Launch Driverless Trucking Operations in Texas

Applebee’s Brings Back All You Can Eat Menu Alongside New Don Julio ‘Poolio’ Margaritas

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, May 11

Conxemar Takes “Twice as Easy, Twice as Good” Campaign to 50+ Supermarkets Across Spain

Samjin Frozen Fish Cake Recalled Nationwide in Canada Over Undeclared Allergens

The Compression Phase: Alaska Reclaims Strength as Global Crab Markets Diverge  

Sustainable Tuna Becomes Mainstream on UK Supermarket Shelves, MSC Report Finds  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Salmon Harvest Down YOY in March as Water Temperatures Rise  

Middle East Conflict Drives Surimi Price Hikes for 93% of Japanese Kamaboko Makers

Russia Eyes Busan as Distribution Hub for Southeast Asian Fish Exports

US Virgin Islands Seeks Federal Support for Aquaculture Development Through Farm Bill Amendment  

Fishing and Farm Groups Voice Concerns Over New USDA Seafood Office Direction

Fri. May 8 2026

Navy Will Commission New USS Ted Stevens Destroyer in Whittier but Homeport in Norfolk  

Mother’s Day Momentum Builds Across Foodservice

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 8

Alaska Halibut Fisherman Receives Fishing Ban, $15,000 Fine for Lacey Act Violations  

83% of Fast-Food Chains Are Invisible to AI Restaurant Recommendations, Uberall Finds

Fishmeal Output Slides in Early 2026 as China Demand Signals Soften

Premium Brands Holdings Posts Record Q1 Results Despite Clearwater Seafoods Challenges

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 8, 2026  

Alaska 2026 Salmon Season Officially Gets Underway This Month at Copper River!  

Conservation Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Northeast Canyons Monument Fishing Access

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three California Seafood Processors Over HACCP Violations

Scottish Salmon Survival Rates Hit Record High in Q1 2026

North Pacific Fisheries Commission Addresses IUU, Bottom Fishing Among Regional Issues Last Month

Thu. May 7 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 7

USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food  

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Imports Drop 19% in March as Product Mix and Origin Shifts Reshape Market  

Nueva Pescanova Raises €283M to Fund Growth as 2025 Profits Jump

Ocinet Recalls “…And Kimchi” Sliced Kimchi Over Undeclared Fish Allergen

Genova Premium Tuna Launches Mediterranean Tuna Bowls  

Cousins Maine Lobster Debuts Fried Seafood Concept

Strong Kroner, Middle East War, US Tariffs Hit Norway's Seafood Exports in April

NFI Urges USTR to Exempt Seafood from Section 301 Tariffs in Excess Capacity Investigation

Thai Union Feed Mill Credits Their Shrimp Feed Business for Impressive Q1 2026 Report

Wed. May 6 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 6

USDA Solicits Bids for Major 2.3 Million-Pound Alaska Pollock Purchase

New NOAA Mapping Tool Tracks Shifts in West Coast Fisheries

EU, Mediterranean Nations Back New 2027 Pact to Rebuild Fish Stocks

Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission Returns in August Across Three US Markets

The Retail Rundown: May Ignites Grocery’s Biggest Early-Season Rush  

Ace Aquatec Names Gonzalo Boehmwald Trigo General Manager for Latin America

Pacific Hybreed Secures $1M to Scale Shellfish Seed Production  

FDA Removes Ecuadorian Shrimp Producer SONGA from Red List

Royal Greenland Returns to Profit After Divesting Chile, Norway Operations

Thai Union Posts 7.6% Q1 Sales Growth to $983M Despite US Tariff, FX Headwinds

Alaska Rep. Begich Offers Bill to Add Four Seats to North Pacific Fishery Management Council  

Tue. May 5 2026

Saladworks Adds Warm Roasted Chicken and Fire-Grilled Steak to Create Your Own Lineup  

FSIS Issues Health Alert for Misbranded Giovanni Rana Ravioli Over Undeclared Shellfish Allergens

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Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending May 29, 2026

Three months into the Iran war, the United States and Iran have reached a tentative framework to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease some US blockade measures, though the deal has not been approved by US President Donald Trump, reports Reuters. 

The proposed agreement would create a 60-day window for broader negotiations after months of conflict disrupted global oil, LNG, and other commodity markets. Major unresolved issues include Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and security in the Strait of Hormuz.

The framework is seen as a temporary de-escalation measure aimed at stabilizing energy markets rather than...

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ANALYSIS: Early Copper River Results Show Familiar Market Patterns Amid Lower Volume Start

Copper River's 2026 wild salmon season commenced Friday, May 22, marking the start of another anticipated harvest cycle. Opening day results showed 39,100 sockeye landed according to Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) data, representing a measured beginning typical of early-season operations.

Tuesday's harvest delivered 34,100 additional sockeye, though this tracked below the forecast for the period of 55,000. Combined landings reached approximately 73,200 fish, a volume progression that aligns with traditional seasonal patterns as fishing operations gain momentum. Another opener was scheduled for...

 

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US Seafood Groups Demand Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices

Twenty-three American seafood organizations have formally asked US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer to launch a comprehensive Section 301 investigation into unfair seafood trade practices, escalating industry pressure for trade enforcement against imports they say are decimating domestic producers.

The May 19 letter, signed by groups ranging from the Southern Shrimp Alliance to the Hawaii Longline Association, asks USTR to address a sweeping range of alleged violations, including dumping, subsidies, environmental harm, banned veterinary drugs, false labeling, prohibited fishing gear, structural excess capacity, and labor abuse...

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ANALYSIS: Skipjack Tuna Prices Steady Despite Lower EPO Landings

The latest data from the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) shows cumulative yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) landings from January to March 2026 fell 24.9% year-over-year in the Eastern Pacific Ocean (EPO). Mexico leads yellowfin landings with a 43% share, followed by Ecuador at 20%...

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Pacific Heat Wave Triggers Closure of Large Area off California to Protect Loggerhead Sea Turtles

California’s swordfish drift gillnet fleet will need to stop fishing in a 25,000-square-mile area off California during June, July and August this summer to protect endangered loggerhead sea turtles.

“I am writing to request immediate closure of the Pacific Loggerhead Conservation Area to drift gillnets,” wrote Catherine Kilduff, Senior Attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity in her May 18 letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

“The above-normal sea surface temperature anomalies in the Southern California Bight during the months...

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Starving Gray Whales Are Dying at an Alarming Rate in the Pacific Northwest

On Tuesday, the number of gray whales that have perished along Washington’s ocean coastline and in Puget Sound had reached 22. Yesterday the number rose to 23.  

Researchers at the Cascadia Research Collective say the most recent one was found on the Olympic National Park shoreline. It’s the sixth stranding death recorded in May, significantly down from April’s staggering count of 17.  

We haven’t been able to do a detailed exam on [the Olympic Peninsula whale] yet, so we don’t know too much about it...

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Scottish Sea Farms Fined £70,000 for Greenhouse Gas Rule Violations

Scottish salmon processor Scottish Sea Farms Limited was fined £70,000 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency following violations of fluorinated greenhouse gas regulations at its Lerwick facility in Shetland.

SEPA issued two £35,000 civil penalties after discovering that refrigeration equipment at the Gremista Industrial Estate site was operating without required leakage detection systems during a routine compliance inspection.

The violations involved Ice Plant 4 and Ice Plant 5, both containing fluorinated gases above the 500-tonne CO₂ equivalent regulatory threshold but lacking working leakage detection...

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Trans-Ocean Products Makes Key Hires in Quality, Compliance and Product Development

Trans-Ocean Products has made three staffing moves as the surimi seafood producer looks to strengthen its work in quality assurance, regulatory compliance and product development.

The company named John Viechnicki audit and compliance manager, a role that will have him overseeing customer and regulatory audit requirements as well as industry standards. He will also work with ingredient and packaging suppliers to help ensure they meet the company’s food safety and quality expectations. Viechnicki brings 14 years of experience at Trans-Ocean, along...

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Global Seafood Alliance Unveils Expanded Agenda for 25th Responsible Seafood Summit in Bangkok

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has rolled out an expanded agenda for this year’s Responsible Seafood Summit, marking the event’s 25th edition. The conference will take place September 21–24 at the Shangri‑La Bangkok and is being hosted in partnership with The Center for Responsible Seafood.

Designed as a four‑day gathering for seafood professionals across the supply chain, the Summit will combine conference sessions, networking events and optional industry field trips. Organizers say the updated program is intended to deliver...

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ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Estimates for May Show 5.2% Rise as Timing Factors Drive Activity

May 2026 import estimates, adjusted for the remaining four days of the month, point to total volumes of approximately 150.5 million pounds, representing a 5.2% year-over-year increase. This uptick occurs against the backdrop of elevated inventory levels and pricing dynamics that suggest supply growth is outpacing demand fundamentals.

Peeled shrimp leads estimated volumes at 65.9 million pounds, though this represents a 3.5% decline versus the particularly strong May 2025 performance. Breaded shrimp emerged as the standout category with a 26.8% year-over-year...

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Artificially Bred and Grown Eels to be Marketed for the First Time

The Fisheries Research and Education Agency and Marino Forum 21 will begin trial sales of artificially bred and grown eel on May 29th. Yamada Suisan of Saiki City in Oita Prefecture, which received the technology transfer, will be selling the eels. This marks the world's first introduction of fully farmed eel products to the market. The selling price will be 9,720 yen ($61.00), including sales tax, for a pack of two frozen grilled eels, which works out to just under...

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New Policy Brief Highlights Major Gaps in US Seafood Import Monitoring

Conservation groups have highlighted a new policy brief released by the US Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing & Labor Rights Coalition, which revealed significant gaps in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP).

The brief stems from a technical report by John Simeone of Simeone Consulting, LLC, which outlined reforms needed to prevent IUU fishing and human rights abuses-linked seafood from entering the US market.

The analysis found that in 2024, the US imported $25 billion in seafood, yet over 60%...

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Menhaden Industry Fires Back at Conservation Group Over 'Double Standard' Criticism

The menhaden fishing industry is pushing back against the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership's criticism of recent fisheries management decisions, accusing the conservation group of applying inconsistent standards to protect recreational anglers while targeting commercial fishermen.

The Menhaden Fishermen's Coalition responded Monday to TRCP's May 6 blog post that criticized the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's decision to form a work group on Chesapeake Bay menhaden management rather than immediately advancing harvest cuts.

TRCP had called the ASMFC decision "another delay for Chesapeake Bay menhaden conservation" and argued...

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COREMAHI Honors Ocean Allies Winners for Responsible Bycatch Release

The Committee for Responsible and Sustainable Mahi-Mahi (COREMAHI) recognized winners of its Ocean Allies contest at an awards ceremony in Lima, Peru highlighting fishers in the country, as well as Ecuador, for responsible handling and release of marine wildlife during the 2025-26 mahi-mahi season.

Funded by Publix Super Markets and the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership’s Global Mahi Supply Chain Roundtable and carried out by COREMAHI, the contest aimed to reward fishers already using strong bycatch handling and release practices. Participants submitted videos...

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DoorDash, Deliveroo and Wolt Launch First Global FIFA World Cup 2026 Campaign

DoorDash is taking its FIFA World Cup 2026 sponsorship global, launching a new international campaign with Deliveroo and Wolt as the three brands come together in a shared marketing push for the tournament.

The campaign, titled “Deliver Us to Fútbol,” rolled out today across TV, BVOD, out-of-home, paid digital, audio and social channels. It marks the first international creative campaign spanning DoorDash and its global portfolio brands, with local activations, events and partnerships planned across the US, Canada, the UK...

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Webinar Explores Seafood Market Outlook for H2 2026, Price Trends and Sourcing Risks

Seafood markets are entering H2 2026 under real pressure.

How will shifting trade flows, disease outbreaks, evolving consumer demand, and shipping volatility shape seafood procurement and pricing in the coming months?
In just 30 minutes on May 28, Expana's seafood experts Angel Rubio and Janice Schreiber will walk you through the latest price movements, supply dynamics and sourcing risks potentially impacting your supply chains in H2 2026.

● Shrimp: Where farmed output from Ecuador, India, Vietnam are heading, antidumping duties updates - and the impact on US and EU prices.
● Salmon: Supply vs. demand for Norwegian and Chilean Atlantic salmon, impact of sea lice...

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Brazil Eyes Return to EU Fish Market After Decade-Long Ban

Brazil’s fishing industry is preparing for a crucial European Union audit next month that could reopen the European market to Brazilian fish exports after nearly 10 years.

The issue was the focus of the 27th Ordinary Meeting of the Sectorial Chamber of Fish Production and Industry (CSPES), held Monday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) in Brasília.

The EU mission, scheduled for June 8–19, will include inspections of industrial fishing vessels in Rio Grande do Norte and Santa Catarina. Industry and...

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Hokkaido Okhotsk Scallop Production Projects 220,000 MT, a 15% Down YOY

In the Okhotsk region of Hokkaido, full-scale scallop fishing operations began in mid-May at some fishing cooperatives in the northern area. The scallop catch plan for fiscal year 2026 (April 2026 to March 2027), including fishing ground development and farmed scallops, is projected to decrease in both the northern (Soya-Esashi) and southern (Omu-Utoro) areas, falling 15% further from the previous year's figure of 220,250 tons—the first time in seven years that the catch has fallen below 300,000 tons. However, signs of improved scallop growth...

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Iceland Seafood Q1 Profit More Than Doubles as Sales Rise 22%

Iceland Seafood International reported sharply higher first-quarter profitability for 2026, with net profit more than doubling as sales climbed across all three business divisions.

The company posted Q1 sales of €146 million, up 22.4% year-over-year (YOY), while net profit increased to €2.1 million from €1 million YOY. EBITDA rose to €5.7 million, with 12-month EBITDA reaching €22.8 million.

Sales growth was led by the company’s S&D division, where revenue jumped 41% to €72.2 million...

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Expana's Weekly Top 10

Today, Expana’s Weekly Top 10 highlights the headlines shaping the week, as reported by Expana’s writers and market experts.

As summer gets underway, weather‑driven shifts in grilling demand are pushing retailers to pivot toward Father’s Day promotions. Trade and geopolitics remain major market disruptors, with renewed USMCA talks, evolving US‑China tariff signals, seafood trade enforcement pressure, and Middle East developments influencing energy and freight markets. This week’s update also covers industry consolidation, product reformulation amid easing cocoa prices, and new fertilizer supply coming online as Brazil...

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Louisiana-NOAA Joint Patrols Result in Eight Fishing Citations in the Gulf

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents and NOAA Fisheries officers cited eight individuals for alleged fishing violations during joint patrols conducted on May 15 in the Gulf of America.

The citations included both recreational and commercial violations across multiple fisheries. Among the violations were possession of red snapper over legal limits, fishing without required federal permits, and possession of species during closed seasons.

Notable cases included a Mississippi shrimp vessel captain cited for lacking a federal shrimp permit, a Louisiana angler possessing eight red snapper...

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ILO Adopts First Global Workplace Safety Code for Aquaculture

A new international code aimed at improving workplace safety in aquaculture has been adopted by experts representing governments, employers and workers, marking the first global guidance of its kind for the fast-growing industry.

The code, developed through the International Labour Organization (ILO), is designed to help countries and industry stakeholders strengthen occupational safety and health protections for aquaculture workers, who often face poor working conditions and preventable job-related injuries and illnesses.

Aquaculture has become an increasingly important source of food production and rural...

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Canada Invests $816 Million to Expand Coast Guard Maritime Security Role

Canada announced a $816 million, seven-year investment to strengthen maritime security and expand the Canadian Coast Guard's monitoring capabilities, particularly in Arctic waters where vessel traffic and security risks are growing.

Key components include establishing a year-round Maritime Domain Awareness Hub in Iqaluit, adding reconnaissance equipment to helicopters, installing four new long-range radar sites along the Northwest Passage and Hudson Strait, and acquiring surveillance drones to extend Coast Guard reach.

The investment supports the Coast Guard's new security mandate under the Strengthening Canada's...

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Nova Scotia's Clark's Harbour Seafood Expands From Live Lobster to Global Processing Operation

Clark's Harbour Seafood has transformed from a traditional live lobster operation into a vertically integrated seafood business with global ambitions, according to a new case study from Invest Nova Scotia.

Under owner Jim He's leadership since 2016, the southwestern Nova Scotia company now operates alongside sister companies Atlantic ChiCan Seafood and Stoney Island Fisheries, creating an integrated supply chain spanning harvesting through export.

The evolution accelerated in 2019 when Clark's Harbour Seafood began diversifying beyond live lobster exports...

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US House Committee Advances Bill to Close 'Port Shopping' for Imported Seafood

The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced legislation giving the FDA authority to order the destruction of contaminated seafood and other hazardous imports, marking a significant step toward closing a regulatory loophole that has allowed rejected products to re-enter US markets.

The Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (H.R. 2715) passed the committee last week with a 43-0 bipartisan vote, sending it to the House floor for consideration. The bill targets "port shopping," where exporters withdraw contaminated merchandise flagged by the FDA at one port and...

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Padilla, Seafood from Norway Recognized for Award-Winning US Campaign

Padilla has earned a series of national and regional communications awards for its Sea-To-Table Restaurant Week 2025 campaign developed with Seafood from Norway, highlighting the program’s impact on consumer engagement and seafood sales in the Northeast U.S.

The agency recently received two 2026 PRSA Silver Anvil Awards in the categories of Marketing: Consumer Products – Regional Focus and Events + Observances for associations, government and nonprofit organizations. Additional recognition included a Certificate of Excellence in the 2026 PRovoke Media Innovation SABRE Awards North America...

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WTO’s Nordquist Urges Faster Action on Fisheries Subsidies at Monaco Blue Initiative

At the Monaco Blue Initiative on Wednesday, WTO Deputy Director-General DJ Nordquist urged governments to speed up acceptance and implementation of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and to keep negotiating tougher rules on subsidies tied to overcapacity and overfishing.

In her remarks, she said harmful fishery subsidies continue to threaten ocean health, food security and coastal livelihoods, even as sustainable fisheries remain critical to jobs and economic resilience. “We are at a critical moment for global fisheries governance and for the future...

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Scientists Map Regional Differences in Chinook Salmon Diets

A new study from University of Victoria and the Pacific Salmon Foundation has found that adult Chinook salmon in the Salish Sea rely heavily on herring for food, though their diets vary by region and season.

The research, published in Fisheries Oceanography and led by UVic PhD student Wesley Greentree, analyzed thousands of salmon stomach samples collected by recreational anglers through the Adult Salmon Diet Program.

Researchers found herring were the dominant prey year-round across the Salish Sea. But regional differences emerged...

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Copper River Season Opens with 39,000 Sockeye Catch, Elevated Early-Season Prices

Cold temperatures, wind and rain greeted the fleet that made it out to the Copper River fishing grounds for the 12-hour season opener last Friday. A total of 39,000 sockeye salmon and 967 Chinook salmon were caught, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).

Expana market reporter Joshua Bickert reports that both sockeye and kings are seeing elevated wholesale prices, though levels remain typical for early-season product. Market participants largely believe that prices should fall rapidly...

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Conservation Groups Sue to Block Seafood Imports From Eight Countries Over Marine Mammal Bycatch

Conservation groups filed suit against the National Marine Fisheries Service in the US Court of International Trade seeking to halt seafood imports from eight countries they claim fail to meet US marine mammal protection standards.

The lawsuit targets imports from Argentina, Ecuador, India, Norway, Taiwan, Tunisia, the United Kingdom, and Vanuatu, alleging that their commercial fisheries kill unsustainable numbers of marine mammals as bycatch and use gear including gillnets, longlines, and trawls.

Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the US must ban seafood imports from countries...

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Norwegian Police Recover 18 Tons of Stolen Salmon in Hijacked Semi-Trailer

Norwegian police recovered 18 tons of stolen salmon Sunday after an observant citizen spotted the hijacked semi-trailer used to transport the fish at a Circle K gas station in Vestby, according to Nettavisen.

The salmon was stolen from the seafood company 1814Salmon in Dal early Saturday morning, with police receiving the burglary report at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Hours later, authorities received a separate report about two stolen semi-trailers taken from Skarnes the night before.

The breakthrough came when the victim of the trailer theft posted...

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