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Mon. Jun 8 2026

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Exports Surge Amid Harvest Declines  

Commerce Amends Thai Shrimp Dumping Duties After Ministerial Error Claims

Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing

Norway Scraps Aquaculture Price Council After Industry Pressure

Japan Kamaboko Association Petitions Fisheries Agency on Surimi Supply Stability

Chile Posts 13% Fisheries Growth in 2025 as Jack Mackerel, Sardine Surge; Salmon Dominates Farming

UMass Dartmouth Survey Find Promisings Early Signs for Gulf of Maine Cod  

House Bill Would Subject Marine Monument Fishing to Magnuson-Stevens Rules

Newsan Completes Glaciar Pesquera Acquisition, Adds Patagonian Scallops

Nissui Raises Shipping Prices Up to 30% on Frozen Foods, Fish Products

Russia's Pacific Capelin Catch Surges 62% Above Entire 2025 Total  

European Commission Approves €25 Million Spanish Fuel Aid for Fishing Companies

Brazilian States Take Action on Imported Vietnamese Tilapia as Industry Pushes for Fair Competition

Expana's Weekly Top 10

House Passes Larsen Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 8

Canadians Want Sustainable, Traceable Seafood as Ocean Concerns Grow

Fri. Jun 5 2026

NL and Seafood Industry Seeks Federal Support to Maintain Marine Atlantic's Essential Service Status

Norwegian Seafood Exports Face Continued US Market Pressure in May

ANALYSIS: Copper River Sockeye Prices Decline Faster Than Last Year  

Trump Customs Order Tightens US Import Scrutiny as Tariff Fight Broadens

USDA Awards $848,160 Catfish Contract to Single Mississippi Producer

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 5, 2026

Japan: Alaska Black Cod Price Has Risen 22% Year-On-Year  

Industry Applauds FDA Approval of "Golden Sea Bream" Marketing Name for Rhode Island Scup  

Russia Targets US, China Market Share in Japanese Fish Imports

FAIRR Seafood Benchmark Exposes Industry ESG Weaknesses, Pollution Risks

Fresh Promotions Power Summer Traffic Push Across Foodservice

America Turns 250. Shuckin' Shack is Throwing the Party.

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 5

Thu. Jun 4 2026

Quinlan Sues Newfoundland Government Over 2024 Seizure of $500K Worth of Crab  

Oregon Coastal Lawmakers Urge DEQ to Ease Pressure on Pacific Seafood Amid $3.2M Fine

ANALYSIS: Vietnam Shrimp Exports Rebound in Q1, Driven by China Demand and Seasonal Recovery  

USTR Proposes 25% Tariff on Brazil, Sparking Seafood Industry Concerns

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Boston Importer Stavis, Georgia Processor Over HACCP Violations

Japan's Import of Norwegian Mackerel Plummets 83% in April

Brim Sells Polar Seafood Denmark Stake for $144M

National Fisheries Institute Expands Pipeline of Board-Ready Seafood Leaders

Elspeth Macdonald to Retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen's Federation

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 4

Wed. Jun 3 2026

USTR Proposes Sweeping Tariffs on Global Food Suppliers Over Forced Labor

Agricultural Coalition Urges USMCA Renewal as Trade Negotiations Begin

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Models Recalibrated as Market Conditions Shift  

CDFW Investigation Nets Major Penalties for Restaurant's False Seafood Sourcing Claims

Senators Question Seafood Certification Programs Over Safety Failures

California Senate Advances Dungeness Crab, Steelhead Reforms in McGuire's Fisheries Omnibus  

Peru Fishing Restrictions, China Supply Constraints Shape Marine Ingredients Market

The Retail Rundown: Post-Holiday Reset Brings Value Back to the Center of the Case  

Sullivan Pushes Workforce Investment, Maritime Growth at Blue Economy Hearing

ANFACO-CYTMA Raises Concerns Over Canned Tuna Liberalization in EU-Mexico Trade Deal  

Canada Seafood Farmers Push for Aquaculture Growth in Next Agriculture Policy Framework  

NOAA Seeks Comments on Electronic Logbook Requirements for Gulf, South Atlantic Commercial Vessels

SalmonChile Expands Industry Network with New Member and Stronger Agricultural Partnerships  

Breakthrough for Seaweed Farming in the Baltic Sea, Full Life Cycle of Gutweed Farmed Successfully  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 3

Tue. Jun 2 2026

ANALYSIS: Two Weeks of Firm Prices as Supply Loss Tightens the US Crab Meat Market  

Louisiana All In for More Shrimp Buys as USDA Triples 2027 School Meals Budget

As Whale Rules Loom, Research Shows Consumers May Pay More for Ropeless Lobster

Gorton's Seafood Workers in Massachusetts Ratify New Three-Year Contract

Japan's April Marine Products Import Fell 6% in Volume, but Increased 3% in Value  

Bipartisan Bill Targets Aquatic Invasive Species Threatening US Fisheries

Cermaq Consolidates Canadian Operations Into Single Entity Following $1B Grieg Integration

Japanese Feed One to Reduce Fishmeal Content of Aqua Feeds from 40.5% to 30%  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 2

EU: Commission Approves €54 Million Spanish State Aid for Agricultural Companies

Russia-Norway Scientists Meet to Set 2027–2028 Fish Catch Limits  

DAERA Seeks Views on Fisheries Management Proposals for Protected Offshore Marine Areas

Blumar Q1 Profit Boosted by Fishing Gains as Salmon Business Weighs on Results

More Certifications Ahead From an Emerging Trend — Fish Welfare, Says Friend of the Sea  

Mon. Jun 1 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 1

Undeclared Allergen Triggers FSIS Recall of Synear Pork and Crab Dumplings  

Captain D’s Expands Sustainable Sourcing With Wild‑Caught Alaska Fish Rollout  

Bumble Bee Forced Labor Case Advances Despite Legal Setback for Indonesian Fishermen

NZ Bottom Trawl Footprint Remains Small

Chile Launches On-the-Ground Rollout of Artisanal Fishing Fuel Coupon

ANALYSIS: Improved Lobster Landings Meet Disciplined Buying Ahead of Summer  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Japan’s April Marine Products Exports Up 6% in Volume, Soared 37% in Value  

USDA Seeks Over 300,000 Pounds of Salmon Products for Government Food Programs  

Shipping Executives Warn WTO of Rising Costs From Global Trade Route Disruptions

Fri. May 29 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, May 29

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ILO Adopts First Global Workplace Safety Code for Aquaculture  

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

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

ANALYSIS: Skipjack Tuna Prices Steady Despite Lower EPO Landings  

US Seafood Groups Demand Section 301 Investigation Into Unfair Trade Practices

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

Thu. May 28 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, May 28

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

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

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

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

COREMAHI Honors Ocean Allies Winners for Responsible Bycatch Release  

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

Scientists Map Regional Differences in Chinook Salmon Diets  

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

New Policy Brief Highlights Major Gaps in US Seafood Import Monitoring

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

Wed. May 27 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, May 27

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

Second Senior Kroger Executive Announces Retirement This Month  

Shanghai Lab Uses Color Carp to Advance Aquaculture Genetics

Long Island Shellfish Growers Gain Access to Federal Disaster Aid  

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

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

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

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

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

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

Atlantic Sapphire Unveils Restructuring Plan, Sets Stage for Delisting

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

Tue. May 26 2026

Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar Retires After Nearly Four Decades  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, May 26

US Targets Illegal Fishing With Visa Bans to Boost Seafood Industry

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

Federal Judge Halts Extended Recreational Red Snapper Seasons in Four States  

The Foodservice Industry Highlights Consumer Trends Leadership Moves and Brand Growth

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

Putin Visit Reinforces Russia-China Fisheries Partnership Growth Plans

Channel Fish Positions Seafood as SNAP Compliance Solution  

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

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

Fri. May 22 2026

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"

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

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

Mexico Launches Multi-Agency Crackdown on Shrimp Smuggling Operations

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

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

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

Federal Court Battle Erupts Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits  

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

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

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Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing

Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to close vessel-flagging loopholes that enable illegal fishing operations to flood US markets with untraceable seafood.

The Protecting US Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act would hold illegal fishers accountable for using "flags of convenience" – registering vessels in countries with weak oversight to avoid environmental and labor standards while operating in international waters.

"Flags of convenience enable IUU fishing by allowing vessels to dodge oversight, further exposing American consumers...

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ANALYSIS: Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Exports Surge Amid Harvest Declines

Norwegian Atlantic salmon harvest dropped 6.6% year-over-year (YOY) in April 2026, according to the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries. The harvest level through April was 2.6% higher year-to-date (YTD). Continuing recent trends, stock biomass remained 1.7% lower YOY (Figure 1). Despite the slowdown in harvest compared to the previous month, down 4.2% month-over-month (MOM) in April, market participants reported adequate to fully adequate supply levels...

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Commerce Amends Thai Shrimp Dumping Duties After Ministerial Error Claims

The Commerce Department has amended its final results in the 2023-2024 antidumping review of frozen warmwater shrimp from Thailand, correcting ministerial errors that affected dumping margin calculations for major Thai exporters.

Thai Union Group's weighted-average dumping margin was adjusted to 1.24%, while the adverse facts available rate for Charoen Pokphand Foods increased to 26.66% from 17.38%. The errors involved omitting the programming language for importer-specific assessment rates and assigning incorrect surrogate costs to certain control numbers...

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Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Flag of Convenience Loophole in Illegal Fishing

Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced bipartisan legislation last week to close vessel-flagging loopholes that enable illegal fishing operations to flood US markets with untraceable seafood.

The Protecting US Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act would hold illegal fishers accountable for using "flags of convenience" – registering vessels in countries with weak oversight to avoid environmental and labor standards while operating in international waters.

"Flags of convenience enable IUU fishing by allowing vessels to dodge oversight, further exposing American consumers...

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Norway Scraps Aquaculture Price Council After Industry Pressure

Norway's parliament voted to abolish the Aquaculture Price Council last week, ending a controversial taxation mechanism that the salmon farming industry had long criticized.

Seafood Norway CEO Geir Ove Ystmark called the Storting's decision "correct and long-awaited," arguing the council applied petroleum and hydropower tax models unsuitably to aquaculture. The council set theoretical monthly benchmark prices for determining taxable revenues, but Ystmark said this created a "theoretical average tax that attempts to find a market price that does not actually exist...

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Chile Posts 13% Fisheries Growth in 2025 as Jack Mackerel, Sardine Surge; Salmon Dominates Farming

Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) reported total sector landings of 4.51 million tons in 2025, marking a 13% increase from the previous year as both wild-capture and farmed production expanded across major species categories.

The annual statistics, released on June 3, show that industrial fishing contributed 1.27 million tons, while artisanal operations landed 1.72 million tons. Aquaculture harvests reached 1.53 million tons, with the combined sectors reflecting broad-based growth across Chile's fishing regions...

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House Bill Would Subject Marine Monument Fishing to Magnuson-Stevens Rules

The House Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries examined legislation on June 3 that would require fishing in marine national monuments to follow federal fisheries management standards, along with measures expanding Alaska Native sea otter harvesting rights and Gulf state waters.

Rep. Amata Coleman Radewagen's (R-American Samoa) H.R. 8904 would codify that fishing in marine national monuments designated under the Antiquities Act must be regulated under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The measure aims to maintain US fisheries management standards while ensuring responsible access to resources...

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Nissui Raises Shipping Prices Up to 30% on Frozen Foods, Fish Products

Japanese seafood giant Nissui announced June 1 that it will increase shipping prices on household frozen foods, processed fish products, and commercial frozen foods effective September 1, 2026.

The price increases range from 2% to 30%, depending on product category, with household processed foods, including chikuwa, crab-flavored kamaboko, and fish sausage, seeing 5-17% increases. Household prepared frozen foods and frozen agricultural products will increase 2-17%, while some commercial frozen foods face increases of up to 30%...

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European Commission Approves €25 Million Spanish Fuel Aid for Fishing Companies

The European Commission approved a €25 million ($29.9 million) Spanish state aid scheme to support fishing companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on April 29, 2026, the EC said in a press release Tuesday.

Under the Spanish program, companies engaged in primary fishery production can receive direct grants of €0.20 for each liter of diesel purchased from March 22 through June 30...

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Expana's Weekly Top 10

Health, trade, and affordability shaped the week's biggest stories. Steak n’ Shake advanced its health-focused strategy with a shift to 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef, while the first US detection of New World Screwworm in decades heightened biosecurity concerns across the livestock sector. Meanwhile, PepsiCo and Cargill invested in product innovation and manufacturing capacity to meet evolving consumer demand, as trade disruptions, new US customs enforcement measures, and tariff proposals added uncertainty to global supply chains. Retailers, meanwhile, returned their focus to everyday value and staple proteins as summer demand builds. This list is in no particular order.

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Norwegian Seafood Exports Face Continued US Market Pressure in May

Norwegian seafood exports declined 1% in May to NOK 13.4 billion, marking the fourth month of value decline in 2026 as US market losses and quota-driven volume reductions continue to pressure the industry.

US Market Losses Mount

The United States remains Norway's most challenging export market, with May exports falling NOK 363 million to NOK 992 million, a 27% decline from May 2025. The US has now become Norway's third-largest market, down from previous rankings.

"The US market has seen the sharpest decline...

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Trump Customs Order Tightens US Import Scrutiny as Tariff Fight Broadens

On June 3, US President Trump signed an executive order on customs enforcement that broadens the US trade crackdown beyond tariff rates and into the mechanics of how goods enter the country, according to the White House document.

The US President signed the order while all eyes were watching USTR Section 301 announcements, checking tariff exceptions, and anticipating the US tariff schedule as the trade team readies to switch from current Section 122 duties to Section 301 measures aimed to bring “reciprocal” tariff rates back to life.

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USDA Awards $848,160 Catfish Contract to Single Mississippi Producer

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded its 192,000-pound catfish procurement to Consolidated Catfish Producers LLC of Isola, Mississippi, for $848,160, following a solicitation that drew seven bidder responses.

The May 21 award covers 152,000 pounds of unbreaded raw catfish fillets at $4.08 per pound and 40,000 pounds of breaded oven-ready catfish strips at $5.70 per pound. Deliveries will run from July 1 through November 30, 2026, serving domestic food distribution programs across multiple states...

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Industry Applauds FDA Approval of "Golden Sea Bream" Marketing Name for Rhode Island Scup

The US Food and Drug Administration will allow scup caught in Rhode Island waters to be marketed as "Golden Sea Bream," a change expected to boost marketability and profitability for local fishermen.

Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) secured the approval through language included in the FY26 Agriculture appropriations bill signed into law earlier this year. The FDA subsequently confirmed "Golden Sea Bream" as an acceptable market name, with the update reflected in the July 2026 Seafood List publication...

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FAIRR Seafood Benchmark Exposes Industry ESG Weaknesses, Pollution Risks

The $95 trillion FAIRR Initiative launched its inaugural Coller FAIRR Seafood Index, revealing significant environmental and social risk management gaps across the world's 20 largest listed seafood companies that supply major retailers including Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Ahold Delhaize.

The benchmark assessed companies on 16 financially material topics, including modern slavery, pollution, food safety, and climate impacts, challenging positive perceptions of sustainability in the seafood sector and revealing weak corporate preparedness for mounting regulatory and litigation risks.

Companies demonstrated stronger performance on social issues, averaging 39/100, compared to environmental topics...

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America Turns 250. Shuckin' Shack is Throwing the Party.

America is turning 250, and Shuckin' Shack, the 18-unit oyster bar franchise, is celebrating the only way it knows how: with cold drinks, hot food, fresh oysters and absolutely zero interest in doing anything halfway. Packed to the brim with seafood, burgers, BBQ, beer buckets, American cocktails and enough "Red, White & Blooze" energy to make a bald eagle shed a tear, Shuckin' Shack's Summer 2026 Campaign, kicking off June 1, is making beach-loving, oyster-shucking American dreams come true...

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Oregon Coastal Lawmakers Urge DEQ to Ease Pressure on Pacific Seafood Amid $3.2M Fine

A bipartisan group of Oregon coastal lawmakers is asking the state's Department of Environmental Quality to ease regulatory pressure on Pacific Seafood, which faces a near-record $3.2 million fine for alleged wastewater violations.

In a May 20 letter to DEQ Director Leah Feldon, seven members of Oregon's Coastal Caucus expressed support for Pacific Seafood's appeal of the April penalties and requested that DEQ stay enforcement while the company challenges the fines.

The enforcement action targeted three Pacific Seafood facilities: $2.9 million against the Charleston...

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USTR Proposes 25% Tariff on Brazil, Sparking Seafood Industry Concerns

The US Trade Representative (USTR) proposed a 25% tariff on Brazil, citing a Section 301 investigation that found unfair trade practices have burdened US businesses.

"Over the past year, President Trump and I have had several constructive meetings with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his cabinet, which have accelerated in recent weeks," said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. "However, we continue to have substantial differences in resolving the issues identified in this investigation."

The announcement sparked immediate concern from Brazil's Peixe BR, the Brazilian Association of Fish Farming...

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Japan Kamaboko Association Petitions Fisheries Agency on Surimi Supply Stability

According to a report from Minato Shimbun, the Japan Kamaboko Association's Chairman, Kazuo Abe, visited the Fisheries Agency on June 4th and submitted a petition to Director-General Hitoshi Fujita, strongly urging the maintenance of a stable supply of surimi products. The petition requested comprehensive support from the government due to supply constraints in both surimi and packaging materials resulting from the situation in the Middle East. The request also included a temporary relaxation of labeling rules due to changes in the fish species used as raw material for surimi...

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UMass Dartmouth Survey Find Promisings Early Signs for Gulf of Maine Cod

Researchers from the UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology have returned from a 10-day Spring 2026 Gulf of Maine video trawl survey with encouraging preliminary indications for Atlantic cod, a species that has long been central to New England’s fishing heritage.

The Spring 2026 video trawl survey, conducted in partnership with commercial fishermen and supported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, collected roughly 65 hours of underwater footage that will now be analyzed to identify and count fish species across...

 

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Newsan Completes Glaciar Pesquera Acquisition, Adds Patagonian Scallops

Argentine conglomerate Newsan has acquired Glaciar Pesquera from Canada's Clearwater Seafoods, adding Patagonian scallops to its seafood portfolio along with two factory vessels, Ushuaia operations, and a French logistics base. The deal was announced Thursday, according to Mar y Pesca Noticias Patagónicas.

Newsan said in a statement that the addition of Glaciar Pesquera, which was founded by Canada-based Clearwater Seafoods and Eduardo Gonzalez Lemmi, an Argentine fishing entrepreneur, will add Patagonian scallops to its product portfolio, per Infobae. The acquisition also adds an operations center in France, strengthening its global distribution...

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Russia's Pacific Capelin Catch Surges 62% Above Entire 2025 Total

Russia is experiencing a Pacific capelin catch boom this year, with January–May catches exceeding 2025 totals by more than 62%.

Catch volumes reached 13,000 tons, according to the All-Russian Association of Fishery Producers (VARPE). By comparison, 2025's total catch was 7,600 tons, down 23% year-on-year and marking a ten-year low.

Aleksandr Savelyev, head of the Russian Fisheries Information Agency, told Russian business paper Kommersant the catch increase stems primarily from growing capelin stocks. He noted that capelin populations fluctuate annually depending on natural and...

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Brazilian States Take Action on Imported Vietnamese Tilapia as Industry Pushes for Fair Competition

Two Brazilian states have introduced measures affecting imported Vietnamese tilapia, marking a win for domestic fish farmers who have raised concerns about competition and production safeguards.

São Paulo announced on June 2 that it will publish a decree establishing an ICMS tax rate on imported tilapia fillet, a move expected to impact the product's competitiveness in Brazil's largest consumer market.

The following day, Pernambuco's Agricultural Defense and Inspection Agency (ADAGRO) issued an ordinance suspending the sale of fish products considered a potential health risk to the...

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NL and Seafood Industry Seeks Federal Support to Maintain Marine Atlantic's Essential Service Status

The Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government has called for federal help to ensure the Marine Atlantic ferry service remains an "essential service" within the province.

NL Premier Tony Wakeham wrote to the federal Minister of Transport to express concern over an application currently before the Canada Industrial Relations Board that would reconsider Marine Atlantic's "essential service" designation.

"Marine Atlantic is more than a ferry service. It is a critical supply chain and transportation link for Newfoundland and Labrador, and the primary means of moving essential...

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ANALYSIS: Copper River Sockeye Prices Decline Faster Than Last Year

Early Copper River market behavior continues to follow a familiar seasonal path, with initial scarcity-driven premiums giving way to lower pricing as additional fish enter the pipeline. Last week’s trade already showed the market beginning to normalize after the opening rush, and the latest quotations suggest that the correction has continued as expected.

For 4–6 lb. whole Copper River sockeye, the reported average price moved from $16.00/lb on 26-May to $12.00/lb on 28-May, before falling again to $10.00/lb on...

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Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 5, 2026

As the Iran war heads into its fourth month, Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered ceasefire proposal in Lebanon, while Israel said it would continue operations and not withdraw troops, despite Trump’s claims of progress toward a wider regional peace effort involving Iran.

Meanwhile, fighting and strikes continue across Lebanon, Gaza, and the Gulf region, with tensions persisting around key energy routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

Below is Expana’s weekly summary of the war’s most significant effects on global commodities. For the latest real-time updates, follow the Middle East Conflict tag...

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Japan: Alaska Black Cod Price Has Risen 22% Year-On-Year

The domestic market price of 4/5-pound black cod from Alaska rose from approximately 1,800 yen/kg ($11.25/kg) to 2,200 yen/kg ($13.75/kg) this spring. This is believed to be due to producers' demands for price increases in recent years, as well as the general rise in prices of fatty fish species. Looking ahead, "there are many uncertain factors, and it's impossible to predict until autumn deepens," according to a distributor, reported Minato Shimbun. 

Japan is a major consumer of US black cod...

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Russia Targets US, China Market Share in Japanese Fish Imports

Russia hopes to further increase fish and seafood exports to Japan, aiming to overtake major rivals—the US and China—in the coming years.

For 2026, Russia's fish exports to Japan decreased by 4% in volume during the January–April period, while revenue from those exports increased by 2% to US$249 million. Export volumes totaled 32,000 tons, according to the Russian Fish Union based on Japanese customs statistics.

Surimi shipments rose 5% to 8,000 tons and increased 20% in value to US$20 million. Pollock fillet...

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Fresh Promotions Power Summer Traffic Push Across Foodservice

Summer marketing is heating up across foodservice, with major chains leaning into value, nostalgia, loyalty and limited‑time offers to drive traffic amid cautious consumer spending. This week’s roundup highlights gamified rewards programs, family‑focused promotions and global sports tie‑ins, alongside notable menu upgrades centered on sourcing and sustainability. The update also covers strategic moves shaping the industry, from franchise expansion and new delivery integrations to heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential M&A activity as restaurant operators navigate shifting demand and competitive...

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Quinlan Sues Newfoundland Government Over 2024 Seizure of $500K Worth of Crab

Canadian seafood processor Quinlan has filed suit in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador against the province's Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, seeking damages from the seizure and destruction of snow crab in July 2024.

The lawsuit alleges government officials acted "without lawful authority" when they seized and destroyed approximately 52,000 pounds of processed crab ready for market, causing substantial financial losses estimated at $500,000 and significant harm to the company's reputation.

"This action is not about the current government, and it should not come...

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ANALYSIS: Vietnam Shrimp Exports Rebound in Q1, Driven by China Demand and Seasonal Recovery

Vietnam’s shrimp exports delivered a solid performance in the first quarter, with volumes rising 11.4% year‑on‑year to 66,890 metric tonnes and export value increasing 8.7% to USD 534.4 million.

Growth was driven primarily by China, where Vietnamese shrimp demand surged 42.4% year‑on‑year over the quarter. In March alone, shipments to China nearly doubled, climbing from 2,639 MT last year to 5,724 MT (+46.1%). China accounted for 19% of Vietnam’s total shrimp exports in Q1. The EU‑UK market represented...

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