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Wed. Sep 2 2026

ANALYSIS: US Groundfish Market Holds Full Steady Amid Tightening Supply and Shifting Trade Dynamics  


Norcod Detects Francisella Bacteria at Norwegian Cod Farm, Says Operations Unaffected  


Bumble Bee Foods to Shutter Santa Fe Springs Plant by 2027, Cutting More Than 230 Jobs


NOAA Opens 60-Day Scoping Period on Potential Changes to Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan


The Retail Rundown: Labor Day Protein Lineup Balances Value and Variety  


Marine Stewardship Council Launches New Sustainable Seafood Awards for Canada and US


Canada, Gitanyow Sign 10-Year Fisheries Agreement  


Malaysia's SBH Marine Returns to Profit in Q2 as Shrimp Supply Stabilizes


Multi X Adds Chile’s Largest Wellboat to Operations Under Five-Year Deal


ASMI Showcases Wild Alaska Seafood at SproutsCon in Nashville


Chile Brings Fisheries Voice into Early High Seas Treaty Implementation Talks


Ace Aquatec Debuts AI A-HARVESTCAM for Real-Time Harvest Weight and Quality Data


Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, September 2


Germany Becomes Innovation Hub for Modern Fish Farming


Tue. Sep 1 2026

Aquamar Brings New Convenience Seafood Lineup to Retail  


Ninth Circuit Rejects Oceana's Gulf of Alaska Seafloor Habitat Challenge, Finding No Legal Standing  


Fortune International Expands Boston Footprint With Steve Connolly Seafood Acquisition


The 2026 Alaska Symphony of Seafood Product Entry is Now Open!


Japan’s July Seafood Export Volume Fell 35%, Value Rose 15% as Yellowtail Jumped and Scallops Slid  


Peru Reopens Jumbo Squid Fishery With 82,000-Ton Additional Quota Through Year-End


USDA Opens Applications for December Trade Mission to Singapore  


Mowi Tops Global Seafood Rankings as WBA Benchmark Finds Industry Progress Offset by Persistent Gaps


Lerøy Q2 Profit Slides as Salmon Volumes Drop, Cod and Haddock Prices Surge


Research Vessel Eventide Arrives at St. Paul Island, Anchoring the Pivot to a Research Economy  


Antofagasta: Supreme Court Ratifies Ruling Condemning Algae Processing Plant


Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, September 1


Mon. Aug 31 2026

NOAA Proposes 10-Year Extension of Gulf of Mexico Commercial Shrimp Permit Moratorium


Industry Veteran Cathy DuPuis Joins Coastal Villages Region Fund to Lead Pollock Sales  


MSC-Certified Fisheries Rise to 600 as Ecolabelled Seafood Sales Hit Record Highs


Loreto Seguel King to Step Down as Head of Chile’s Salmon Council


Bakkafrost's Faroe Islands Operations Drive EBIT Jump in Q2 as Scotland Struggles Continue


Avanti Feeds Posts Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 FY2027 but Soaring Input Costs Slash Margins


Japanese Wholesalers Feel Crisis: Ikura May Be Bumped from Store Shelves.  


Russia Tightens Grip on China's Crab Market as US Share Shrinks  


Barramundi Group Narrows H1 Loss Despite Lower Revenue


Massachusetts Launches 'Flat Is Back' Campaign to Put Locally Caught Flounder Back on the Plate


Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, August 31


Fri. Aug 28 2026

ANALYSIS: What India's Rising Shrimp Farmgate Prices Look Like Against the Seasonal Range  


Grieg Family Splits Business Ownership and Brings in Belgian Co-Investor  


Ecuador's Shrimp Industry Calls for Trade Retaliation Against Brazil Over Prolonged Import Ban


Expana's Weekly Top 10


Royal Greenland Swings to First-Half Profit as Revenue Rises 16.5%


Back-to-School and Nostalgia Marketing Drive Menu Buzz In Foodservice


Canada Commits $53M to Build Three New Pacific Salmon Hatcheries in British Columbia  


Supreme Crab & Seafood Adds Mark Laubner for Business Development and Culinary Support


Norcod Reports Strong Q2 Biological Performance as Biomass Surges, Company Eyes H2 Inflection Point


Proximar Sees Stronger Q2 Growth, Targets 3 KG-Plus Harvest Weights from September


Russia Eyes Stable Barents Sea Halibut Catch as Far East Stocks Spur Two-Year Fishing Ban


Iceland Seafood International Posts 16.7% Sales Jump in First Half of 2026 as Net Profit Doubles


Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, August 28


Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending August 28, 2026


Thu. Aug 27 2026

Canada Pulls Seafood From Counter-Tariff List After Industry Pushback


Pink Salmon Surge in Sitka and Kodiak Lifts Alaska Season Totals  


Chile Presses for Salmon Tariff Removal as Two-Day US Trade Talks End


Court Preliminarily Approves $2.25M Dungeness Crab Settlements  


Three Environmental Groups: NOAA is Violating the Endangered Species Act on Gray Whale Protections  


Gloria Maris Côte d’Opale Becomes First French Seabass and Seabream Farm Certified to ASC Standard


Nordic Aqua Partners Reaches Full Capacity at China RAS Farm, Eyes Stage 3 Expansion


Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, August 27


Hokkaido's Nemuro Anglers Asked to Stand Down as Fall Chum Forecast Drops 52% to Record Low  


SAIC Expands Science Panel Ahead of First Funding Call


Poké House Debuts in Nevada With First Las Vegas Location  


Atlantic Mackerel’s Shifting Migration Brings Opportunity, Uncertainty  


Wed. Aug 26 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, August 26


Savoonga, AK Celebrates Official Opening of New Pacific Halibut Plant in Northern Bering Sea  


Restaurants Lean on Efficiency and AI to Protect Margins, Toast Survey Finds


Ecuador's Shrimp Industry and Local Communities Join Forces to Restore Mangroves


Kim Phat Seafood Medley Recalled in Canada Over Undeclared Allergens  


China's Sashimi Revolution Opens New Frontier for Imported Salmon


Norway Sees Sharp Drop in Production Fish as Salmon Harvest Hits Record High


Russia Looks to Expand Pollock Roe Sales in Asian Markets, With China in Focus


USDA Announces $156 Million in Commodity Purchases to Support US Producers


Norway to Require Digital Operational Plan Submissions from All Marine Fish Farms From 2027  


The Retail Rundown: Grocers Make a Final Push for Grilling  


Canada Targets US Lobster, Salmon, Pollock With 25% Counter-Tariffs


Wild Planet Foods Named in Class Action Over Alleged Arsenic Levels in Canned Sardines  


Tue. Aug 25 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, August 25


Three Cited for Shrimping Violations in Louisiana's Terrebonne and Plaquemines Parishes


SalMar Posts Record Biological Performance in Q2, Raises Full-Year Harvest Guidance


Peru Closes First 2026 Anchovy Season Early on Precautionary Grounds


Maine DMR Launches Electronic Application System for Aquaculture Leases  


ANALYSIS: Frozen Whiting Fillet Prices Hit Multi-Year Highs as Argentine Imports Slump  


China Southern Launches Direct Oslo-Shanghai Cargo Route for Norwegian Salmon


Norway's Polar Quality and Fram Seafood to Merge, Creating $800M Northern Norwegian Export Player


Price of Frozen Pacific Ocean Perch from Alaska Soared 60% Amid China's Strong Imports from the US


Long John Silver’s Adds Fried Pickles, OLD BAY Ranch Starting Aug. 24


USDA Announces Harvest to Hallways Initiative to Invest in Child Nutrition Programs


Court Closes NRDC Lawsuit That Forced MMPA Seafood Import Rules Into Effect  


Mon. Aug 24 2026

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Hawaii Impacted by Hurricane Lala


Oregon's Commodity Commissions Meet With Gov. Kotek on Chronic Processing Wastewater Issue


Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, August 24


EU Clears German State Aid for Fishing and Aquaculture Companies Facing Increased Fuel Prices


BC Fisheries Fund Puts $106.5M Behind Innovation, Market Growth  


US Sanctions 10 Ecuadorian Fishing Vessels for Alleged Role in Maritime Drug Network


Global Shrimp Council's First Consumer Pop-Up Draws 4,000+ at Venice Beach


Japan's Salmon Imports Soared 40% for Frozen Chilean Coho, Sockeye Plummeted 80% in June  


NOAA Launches Fall Expeditions to Explore Deep Waters Around American Samoa


Russia Eyes Record Bluefin Tuna Catch Off Kamchatka as Species Pushes North  


Peru Declares 120-Day Fishing and Aquaculture Emergency as Coastal El Niño Intensifies


BioMar Norway Orders New Hybrid Feed Vessel, Boosting Logistics Along Norwegian Coast  


Seafarms Group Fires CEO Peter Fraser, Rod Dyer Returns to Lead Company  


ANALYSIS: Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Landings Up 30% Through April, but Monthly Momentum Is Fading  


Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline


Fri. Aug 21 2026

Expana's Weekly Top 10


Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, August 21


Russia Lifts Seafood Restrictions on Five Chilean Processing Facilities


Lee Fish USA Acquires Seattle's Dawsco Meat & Seafood in Pacific Northwest Expansion


Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending August 21, 2026  


Scott & Jon’s Goes Chainwide at Food Lion With Four Single-Serve Seafood Meals  


El Niño Puts Pressure on Global Marine Ingredient Supply


Topsail Steamer Reports 12% Sales Growth in 2026, Driven by New Customers Not Price Hikes


ANALYSIS: June EU‑UK Shrimp Import Volumes Dip but Value Holds Steady  


Suempol Breaks Ground on 50,000-Tonne Salmon Plant That Would More Than Double Capacity


New Civil Liberties Alliance Wants WA State to End Electronic Monitoring of Crab Fleet  


Thu. Aug 20 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, August 20


Dongwon F&B Taps BTS’s Jin to Pitch Tuna as “Sea Protein” in New Global Campaign


Multi X and BioMar Launch Chile's First Regenerative Agriculture Pilot for Salmon Feed Supply Chain


40,000 Pounds of Squid Spill Onto Rhode Island Roadway After Tractor-Trailer Rollover


86-Year-Old New Brunswick Seafood Co-op Seeks Creditor Protection With Nearly CAD $25M in Debt  


Eastern Hokkaido Sardine Fishery Faced No Landings After the Season Opened Two Months Ago


Oregon Adopts Electronic Monitoring Rule for Commercial Dungeness Crab Fleet  


Seagrove Alaska Recalls Pacific Oysters Over Wet Storage Water Quality Deviation  


Conservation Groups Sue NOAA Over California Longline Permits, Alleging Buried Data on Sea Turtles


Bumble Bee Adds Single-Serve Tuna as On-the-Go Demand Grows


ANALYSIS: The Expana Shrimp Demand Index Returns to Steady Territory — What the Data Shows  


Lerøy Posts Lower Q2 Earnings on Harvest Shortfall, but Raises Wild Catch Guidance


Russia Eyes India as a Top Growth Market for Fish and Seafood Exports


Wed. Aug 19 2026

Pink Salmon Surge Gives Alaska's Statewide Salmon Harvest a Boost — But Season Remains Below Pace  


UW-FRI Early Advisory Projects 44.2 Million Sockeye for 2027 Bristol Bay Run  


Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, August 19


NOAA Increases Bluefin Tuna Quota Following Historic ICCAT Negotiations  


Salmon Evolution Posts Q2 Loss on Weak Prices as Phase 2 Ramp-Up Gets Underway


Hofseth Appoints Olav Holst-Dyrnes as CEO


RAS Company Oceanloop Raises Up to $44.8M to Build Europe's First Commercial Giant Grouper Farm


Japan, China and Korea's Surimi Imports from Russia and the US Fell 12% in H1


StoneX Expands North American Feed Ingredients Platform with AMG Acquisition  


The Retail Rundown: Promotional Calendar Looking Towards Fall  


Farm Groups' Letter Urges Farm Labor Reform as H-2A Costs Squeeze Growers


ILO, Thai Union Launch Pilot to Strengthen Seafood Sector Supervisory Skills


Gigante Salmon Cuts Production Outlook Amid Fish Health Challenges


Ever After Foods Acquires Belgian Cultivated Fish Startup Fishway, Secures $2M Investment


ANALYSIS: US Frozen Tuna Prices Hold Steady as Imports Tighten and Risk Builds  


Mowi Posts Record Revenues and Volumes in Q2 2026


Tue. Aug 18 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, August 18


Chi-Chi's Revives Fan Favorites, Introduces Lunch Menu as Brand Comeback Gains Momentum


Baltic PE Giant INVL Bets on Fish Processing with Dual Lithuanian Acquisition


State Department Launches $2M Initiative to Combat Forced Labor, IUU Fishing in Supply Chains


Red Lobster Brings Back Endless Shrimp for Limited-Time Run


ANALYSIS: India’s Shrimp Exports in June Reach Second‑Highest Monthly Volume  


ANALYSIS: Chilean Salmon Market Driven by Fewer Arrivals, Higher Costs, and Stiffer Competition  


Ode Names Marcy Bemiller Commercial Director to Drive Americas Expansion  


KIME Akva Becomes Second ASC-Certified Cod Producer


USDA's Office of Seafood Joins UMaine's Local Catch Network to Connect Industry With Federal Program


Commerce Raises Final Antidumping Rates on Vietnamese Pangasius


Eight Ecuadorian Shrimp Plants Back in China's Market After Two-Month Sulfite Standoff


Mon. Aug 17 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, August 17


New Report Says Salmon Farming is a 'Key Anchor' for Rural and Coastal Communities in Scotland


Pokeworks Builds Momentum in First Half of 2026 with Franchise Growth and Menu Innovation  


AGRIMINGOLD First in Ecuador to Move from ASC’s Improver Program to Full Certification  


Russia Ramps Up Seafood Exports in Push for Additional Revenue


The Kingfish Company Reports Positive H1 EBITDA as Sales, Margins Improve  


ANALYSIS: US Scallop Season Runs Ahead of Pace but Smaller Counts Weigh on Pricing  


ANALYSIS: July US Shrimp Inventory Estimated at 376M lbs — Above Trend but Within a Manageable Range  


Gimme Seaweed Launches Bold New Back-to-School Brand Campaign  


Dungeness Crab Price-Fixing Suit Discloses $263M Damages Claim Against Pacific Seafood, Defendants  


Annual Tuna Closure Hits Eastern Pacific — Routine, But Timed as Prices Stay Elevated


Fri. Aug 14 2026

Divert and US Cold Convert 2.5M+ Pounds of Unsold Food into Renewable Gas and Fertilizer


Expana's Weekly Top 10


Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, August 14


High Liner Foods Posts 12% Sales Jump in Q2 as New Products and USDA Purchase Drive Volume


NOAA Scientists Find Pacific Capelin Can Spawn Multiple Times, Upending Assumptions About Key Forage  


Back-to-School Demand Shifts Drive Breakfast, Value and New Menu Moves in Foodservice


USDA Returns to Market for Catfish and Atlantic Pollock Products


Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending August 14, 2026  


PODCAST: Ep. 44 - Iran 'Impasse' & US Feed Additive Supply Challenges, Feat. A. Woods & G. Potter


FDA Moves to Make GRAS Notifications Mandatory, With Implications for Seafood Processors


Trump Ends NOAA Funding for Annual Arctic Report Card, But Says Data Will Still Be Collected


ANALYSIS: European Pollock Imports Decline as Supply Tightens and Prices Rally  


Thu. Aug 13 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, August 13


Russia Increases Total Allowable Catch of Kamchatka Crab in Barents Sea


Chile’s Sernapesca Seizes Nearly 540 Pounds of Undocumented Seafood in Maule Road Checks


Ecuador Shrimp Sector Faces Mounting Losses as Metabisulfite Dispute With China Drags On


Founder, Management Team and Industrial Investors Acquire Norway’s First Seafood from Insula


ASMI Welcomes Jeff Welbourn to Board of Directors


ANALYSIS: Canada H1 Lobster Export Volumes Decline Amid Tight Supply  


BioMar's Q2 Revenue Rises 4.8%


Canada, US Shadow Chinese Snow Dragon Research Vessels in Alaskan Arctic


Wed. Aug 12 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, August 12


Fishwife Partners With Sweetgreen for First National Restaurant Menu Launch


ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Imports Beat June Forecast; July Could Approach 2021 Volume Levels  


The Retail Rundown: Ample Chicken Supply Keeps Retailers on the Promotional Offensive  


Shan Distribution Recalls More than 5,000 Pounds of Breaded Swai Products  


SSP Adds Three New Associate Members


Canada Offers $40,000 Buyout to Wild Oyster Harvesters as MSX, Dermo Spread Through Atlantic Stocks


Norwegian Cod Farmer Ode Becomes World's First Producer of ASC-Certified Farmed Cod


Salmon Harvest Levels Inch Up in Early August But Missed Forecasts Are the Concern  


Taylor Farms Recalls Products Containing Jalapeños Over Salmonella Risk


Tue. Aug 11 2026

Red Robin Launches Value Dinner Deal, Names Scott Hudler CMO


Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, August 11


Senate Agriculture Committee Adds Seafood Labeling Overhaul to Farm Bill


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Agricultural Coalition Urges USMCA Renewal as Trade Negotiations Begin

As trade negotiations between the US, Canada, and Mexico begin, the Agricultural Coalition for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) organized a letter to trade leaders in all three countries urging renewal and strengthening of the trade pact.

The letter, signed by nearly 160 organizations in the agri-food sector, was sent to Ambassador Jamieson Greer at the Office of the US Trade Representative, Canada-US Trade Representative Dominic LeBlanc, and Mexico's Secretary of the Economy, Marcelo Ebrard.

"[USMCA] strengthens the resilience of our integrated agricultural markets...

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ANALYSIS: US Groundfish Market Holds Full Steady Amid Tightening Supply and Shifting Trade Dynamics

The US frozen groundfish market continues to hold a steady-to-firm tone, with supply-side constraints providing a durable price floor even as an evolving trade policy backdrop adds uncertainty. Sellers are well-supported by high replacement costs and limited raw material availability, while buyers are largely purchasing to cover immediate needs rather than building forward...

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Norcod Detects Francisella Bacteria at Norwegian Cod Farm, Says Operations Unaffected

Norwegian cod farmer Norcod has confirmed the detection of Francisella noatunensis at its Mausund farm site, marking the first time the bacteria have been identified at a Norcod facility.

The presence of the bacteria was discovered during routine testing carried out ahead of planned harvesting at the site. Mausund operates four pens in total, and the bacteria were detected in individual fish from one pen currently under harvest. Norcod said it has not observed any significant increase in mortality and does not expect the detection to affect planned operations...

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Bumble Bee Foods to Shutter Santa Fe Springs Plant by 2027, Cutting More Than 230 Jobs

Bumble Bee Foods is closing its fish canning facility in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., with the plant expected to shut down "sometime in 2027, most likely in late March 2027," according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification letter the company filed with the state, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times.

The San Diego-based canned seafood giant will lay off 197 workers on Nov. 19, 2026, with an additional 36 positions eliminated when the facility finally closes...

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NOAA Opens 60-Day Scoping Period on Potential Changes to Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan

Maine lobster fishermen have until Oct. 16, 2026, to submit public comments as NOAA Fisheries launches a scoping period for potential modifications to the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan (ALWTRP), according to an advisory from the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Commissioner issued Sept. 1.

NOAA's announcement is not a notice of proposed rulemaking — rather, it is a request for public input on the scope of potential regulations. Comments gathered during the scoping period will inform discussions in 2026...

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Marine Stewardship Council Launches New Sustainable Seafood Awards for Canada and US

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced the MSC Sustainable Seafood Awards, a new annual series recognizing Canadian and US companies and individuals who go above and beyond to protect the sustainability of seafood resources.

Applications and nominations are open through Oct. 31, 2026. Winners will be announced in January 2027, with an awards ceremony planned for Seafood Expo North America in March 2027.

MSC has established six award categories...

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Malaysia's SBH Marine Returns to Profit in Q2 as Shrimp Supply Stabilizes

Malaysian vertically integrated shrimp producer SBH Marine Holdings Berhad swung back to profitability in the second quarter of its 2026 financial year, reversing a loss-making Q1 as operating conditions improved and foreign exchange headwinds faded.

The Kuala Lumpur-listed company posted profit before tax of RM0.63 million and profit after tax of RM0.51 million for Q2 FY2026, compared with a loss before tax of RM2.38 million in Q1. Revenue rose 9.49% quarter-on-quarter to RM42.94 million, supported by a 32.76% jump in merchant trade revenue...

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ASMI Showcases Wild Alaska Seafood at SproutsCon in Nashville

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) recently brought wild Alaska seafood to the floor at Sprouts Farmers Market’s annual convention, SproutsCon, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The event brings together key players from across the Sprouts organization, including store and department managers, corporate leadership, and vendor partners. Along with a vendor showcase, SproutsCon gives attendees a chance to take part in training, networking and education sessions while gaining insight into company priorities for the year ahead.

For ASMI, the convention offered a valuable opportunity to connect directly with the retail teams...

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Ace Aquatec Debuts AI A-HARVESTCAM for Real-Time Harvest Weight and Quality Data

Ace Aquatec has rolled out an AI-enabled harvest monitoring system it says gives fish processors real-time visibility into incoming fish weight, quality and yield, while also generating “ground-truth” data to improve in-pen biomass estimates ahead of future harvests.

The company’s A-HARVESTCAM uses computer vision to automatically count and weigh fish and assess weight distribution, quality and harvest performance. Ace Aquatec said earlier insight into stock variation can help plants adjust production, optimize yield and allocate product...

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Ninth Circuit Rejects Oceana's Gulf of Alaska Seafloor Habitat Challenge, Finding No Legal Standing

The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Oceana's challenge to federal management of seafloor habitats in the Gulf of Alaska, finding the conservation group lacked the legal standing necessary to pursue its claims.

In a ruling issued last Thursday in Anchorage, a three-judge panel found that Oceana, represented by Earthjustice, "failed to show that any injury to the organization's members is traceable to the challenged [NMFS management plan] amendments." As one example, the court rejected Oceana's contention that, if required to redo...

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The 2026 Alaska Symphony of Seafood Product Entry is Now Open!

The time is now for seafood innovators who want to debut their products this year. The Alaska Symphony of Seafood, a premier platform for showcasing innovative, market-ready products made with Alaska seafood, starts now.

Submissions for the contest are now open and the deadline is October 16th to enter your best ever offerings.

The Alaska Symphony of Seafood is a series of events that bring national and international media coverage, feedback from expert judges on each product, and multiple opportunities to connect with industry professionals at the Seattle event.

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Peru Reopens Jumbo Squid Fishery With 82,000-Ton Additional Quota Through Year-End

Peru's Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) has ordered the reactivation of the giant squid — or jumbo squid — fishery after scientific studies by the Peruvian Marine Institute (IMARPE) confirmed sufficient biomass availability to support additional harvesting. The move raises the Maximum Allowable Catch Limit (MACCL) for 2026 to 709,659 tons, with 82,321 tons made available for extraction between August 30 and December 31.

The additional quota is split into two equal fishing periods — August 30 through September 30, and October 1 through December 31 — and is distributed by vessel...

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Mowi Tops Global Seafood Rankings as WBA Benchmark Finds Industry Progress Offset by Persistent Gaps

The World Benchmarking Alliance's 2026 Ocean Benchmark has found that the seafood industry is making incremental progress on sustainability, but significant shortfalls remain — particularly on ecosystem and biodiversity indicators — with the sector averaging just 21 out of 100 across 22 major companies assessed.

Published July 7, the benchmark evaluated the world's largest seafood companies across 47 indicators in four areas: Governance, Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Social Responsibility, and food and agriculture core metrics. Scores were highest in...

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Lerøy Q2 Profit Slides as Salmon Volumes Drop, Cod and Haddock Prices Surge

Lerøy Seafood Group reported weaker Q2 2026 results as lower salmon and trout harvests weighed on earnings, though strong whitefish prices, improving farming performance and expected cost reductions underpin cautious optimism for H2.

According to the report, group revenue fell 11% year‑on‑year (YOY) to NOK 7.89 billion and operational EBIT declined 16% to NOK 574 million. Reported profit swung to a NOK 240 million loss from a NOK 93 million profit a year earlier, a swing the company attributed to...

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NOAA Proposes 10-Year Extension of Gulf of Mexico Commercial Shrimp Permit Moratorium

Federal fishery managers are seeking to extend the existing moratorium on new commercial shrimp permits in the Gulf of America (Mexico) for another decade, keeping the freeze in place through October 26, 2036.

NOAA Fisheries published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on August 25 that would implement Amendment 19 to the Gulf Shrimp Fishery Management Plan. The current moratorium, which has been in place for years and renewed through successive amendments, is set to expire on October 26, 2026. Without action, the door would...

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MSC-Certified Fisheries Rise to 600 as Ecolabelled Seafood Sales Hit Record Highs

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) said participation in its sustainable seafood program continued to grow in 2025/26, with the number of MSC-certified fisheries reaching 600 globally and a record 115 fisheries recertified during the year.

According to MSC’s latest annual report, fisheries engaged with the program now account for nearly 20% of global marine catch, including more than 70% of the world’s whitefish catch and over half of global tuna catch. The group also reported record market growth for certified...

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Bakkafrost's Faroe Islands Operations Drive EBIT Jump in Q2 as Scotland Struggles Continue

Bakkafrost delivered a sharp turnaround in Q2 2026, with group operational EBIT rising to DKK 273 million from DKK 65 million a year earlier, driven almost entirely by a standout performance in the Faroe Islands while Scotland remained a drag on results.

Faroese farming was the engine of the quarter. Harvest volumes increased 67% to 26,749 tonnes gutted weight, with strong biological performance, lower ring-side costs, and high average harvest weights pushing operational EBIT to DKK 411 million...

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Japanese Wholesalers Feel Crisis: Ikura May Be Bumped from Store Shelves.

Ahead of the full-scale start of Hokkaido's fall chum salmon fishery in September, domestic ikura salmon caviar inventories are estimated at 800 tons. Last year's exceptionally poor catch led to record-low production of Hokkaido-origin ikura and record-high prices.

High prices—including for imports—led to sluggish sales, leaving significant volumes of unsold stock. The Hokkaido Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations (DOGYOREN) disclosed these supply-and-demand trends on August 18 at a liaison meeting for major salmon, trout, and roe wholesalers...

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The Retail Rundown: The 2026 Labor Day Grill Balances Value and Variety

Labor Day weekend is nearly here, and retailers are putting grilling favorites front and center for one last major cookout of summer. The 2026 holiday protein mix offers plenty of variety, but pricing is influencing how shoppers build their menus, with value particularly important across meat and poultry.

Despite higher prices, beef remains a centerpiece of the backyard cookout, with retailers featuring ground beef alongside strip, sirloin, porterhouse, and other steaks, as well as roast cuts such as top round.

Recent Circana data highlights the continued price pressure...

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Canada, Gitanyow Sign 10-Year Fisheries Agreement

Pact supports salmon recovery, fisheries stewardship and commercial fishing opportunities in northwestern B.C.

The Government of Canada and the Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs have signed a 10-year Incremental Fisheries Reconciliation Agreement supporting salmon recovery, fisheries stewardship and Gitanyow participation in commercial fishing opportunities. The agreement, signed in Gitanyow, B.C., by Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson and Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Rebecca Alty, will strengthen the capacity of the Gitanyow Fisheries Authority to deliver stewardship initiatives, including the Kitwanga Sockeye Recovery Program. It also establishes a framework for collaborative fisheries...

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Multi X Adds Chile’s Largest Wellboat to Operations Under Five-Year Deal

Multi X has signed a five-year agreement to take exclusive use of the 4,000-cubic-meter wellboat Grip Discovery, which the companies described as Chile’s largest wellboat.

The vessel is owned by Gripship SpA, part of Trident Aqua Services, and will operate across Multi X’s farming regions in Los Lagos, Aysén and Magallanes. Multi X said the Grip Discovery has roughly twice the capacity of the vessels it has previously used, which should reduce vessel movements during harvests and provide greater flexibility...

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Chile Brings Fisheries Sector into Early Talks on High Seas Treaty Implementation

Chile’s fisheries authority is taking part in the country’s early discussions on implementing the BBNJ Agreement, or High Seas Treaty, signaling that fisheries governance will be a key part of how the pact is rolled out domestically.

The Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) recently participated in a national workshop tied to the treaty’s ratification and implementation. For seafood industry stakeholders, the main takeaway is that Chile is aiming to integrate the agreement with existing fisheries management systems, including regional fisheries management organizations (RFMOs), rather than build a separate framework around it.

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Aquamar Brings New Convenience Seafood Lineup to Retail

Aquamar is moving its latest seafood push from the trade show floor to supermarket shelves, rolling out a refreshed brand identity and a lineup of convenient products aimed at making seafood an easier choice for everyday meals.

The rollout is underway in the Southeast, with West Coast and Midwest distribution expected to follow in the coming weeks. The products were first introduced earlier this year at Seafood Expo North America and include Pan-Seared Pacific Cod varieties, Crispy Scallop Bites and Salmon Wellington with Cheddar...

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Fortune International Expands Boston Footprint With Steve Connolly Seafood Acquisition

Fortune International is expanding its presence in the Northeast through the acquisition of Boston-based Steve Connolly Seafood Company, adding an established seafood customer base to its national importing, processing and distribution operation.

Beginning Aug. 31, customers previously served by Steve Connolly Seafood will transition to Boston Sword & Tuna, the Fortune International company based in Boston. Fortune said the integration is designed to maintain continuity in supply and service while giving customers access to its broader sourcing network, logistics capabilities and product...

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Japan’s July Seafood Export Volume Fell 35%, Value Rose 15% as Yellowtail Jumped and Scallops Slid

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, exports of fishery products (including seafood, prepared seafood products, and fish meal) in July totaled 38,597 tons in volume, down 35% year-on-year (YOY), and 30.532 billion yen ($191.15 million) in value, up 15%. Scallop exports declined in both volume and value, falling 33% to 3,849 tons and 10% to 6.145 billion yen ($38.47 million). Yellowtail exports performed strongly, rising 45% to 2,727 tons and 68%...

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USDA Opens Applications for December Trade Mission to Singapore

The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is accepting applications for its upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Singapore, set for Dec. 7-9, 2026. The mission will connect U.S. agribusinesses with buyers in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand as USDA looks to expand market access and export opportunities across Southeast Asia. Current and prospective exporters must submit applications through the official online form by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 8.

"Expanding our footprint in Southeast Asia is critical as we work to...

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Research Vessel Eventide Arrives at St. Paul Island, Anchoring the Pivot to a Research Economy

The small community of Saint Paul Island gathered at the harbor on August 15 to welcome the 50-foot research vessel Eventide — the latest and most visible sign of the island's ongoing transition toward a research-based economy.

This October marks four years since the sudden closure of the Bering Sea snow crab fishery, which had been the primary economic driver for the island's roughly 400 residents. Two years after the closure, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reopened a limited fishery...

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Antofagasta: Supreme Court Ratifies Ruling Condemning Algae Processing Plant

The Supreme Court ratified the ruling of the Court of Letters and Guarantee of Mejillones, confirmed in turn by the Court of Appeals of Antofagasta, by which the representative of a brown algae processing plant is convicted for violations of the General Law of Fisheries and Aquaculture, detected in an inspection of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca).

The facts date back to April 2025, when the Service's inspection teams carried out an inspection of the premises and found inconsistencies in...

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Industry Veteran Cathy DuPuis Joins Coastal Villages Region Fund to Lead Pollock Sales 

Cathy DuPuis, a 30-year veteran of Alaska whitefish sales, marketing management, and international business development has been hired as the director of pollock sales at  Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) based in Anchorage.  

CVRF announced the move last Friday.  

Cathy brings tremendous experience and knowledge of the seafood industry, but what really stood out to me was why she wanted to come to Coastal Villages Region Fund,” said Nick Souza, CEO of Coastal Villages Region Fund...

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Loreto Seguel King to Step Down as Head of Chile’s Salmon Council

Loreto Seguel King will step down as Executive President of Chile’s Consejo del Salmón after nearly four years leading the producers’ association, with the transition expected to take place over the coming months as she assumes a new role as president of the Chilean Maritime and Port Chamber (CAMPORT).

The Salmon Council announced the change over the weekend in a LinkedIn post, praising Seguel’s leadership in raising the political and public profile of Chile’s salmon industry during her tenure.

According to the association, Seguel helped strengthen...

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Avanti Feeds Posts Strong Revenue Growth in Q1 FY2027 but Soaring Input Costs Slash Margins

Avanti Feeds reported consolidated gross income of INR 1,966 crores for Q1 FY2027 (quarter ended June 30, 2026), up 19% year-over-year, but surging feed ingredient costs hammered profitability across the group, with consolidated profit before tax falling 37% to INR 157 crores. Management warned that FY2027 will be a challenging year for India's aquaculture industry.

Feed Division: Volume Strong, Margins Squeezed

Feed sales grew 17% to 193,852 MT, driving gross income up 27% to INR 1,615 crores. But raw material costs told...

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