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Wed. Jul 1 2026

US Declines to Extend USMCA, Putting $149 Billion in Agri-Food Trade on an Uncertain Path

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

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

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

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

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

Two Buyers Seek Court Sign-Off on $2.25M Dungeness Crab Price-Fixing Settlements  

New Survey Highlights Growing Appetite for Seafood Among US Consumers

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

Century Pacific Resumes Tuna and Coconut Operations After Philippines Earthquake

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

Expana Publication Schedule for the Fourth of July Holiday Period

BAP, Great British Chefs Team Up to Promote Responsible Aquaculture

Sen. Sullivan Introduces Updated Bycatch Bill with Alaska Stakeholder Backing

Cousins Maine Lobster Builds on Core Offering With New Lobster Roll Flight

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, July 1

Tue. Jun 30 2026

Cooke to Take Over Mowi's Atlantic Canada Salmon Farms in $158 Million Deal

ANALYSIS: Scottish Atlantic Salmon Exports Decline Despite Record Health in 2026  

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

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

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

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

Nordic Halibut Buys Pure Norwegian Seafood from Måsøval

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

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

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 30

Mon. Jun 29 2026

ANALYSIS: Vietnam Gains Share in Chinese Lobster Imports Amid Shifting Tariff Dynamics  

Trident Seafoods Sweeps USDA Alaska Pollock Award Worth $6.4 Million

Commerce Continues Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Pangasius Following Fourth Sunset Review

Cassidy to Introduce Bill Targeting Shrimp, Crawfish and Catfish Import Surges  

Oral Arguments Heard on EPA's Veto of Pebble Mine, Decision Expected in 'Near Future'  

Japan's May Fishery Product Exports Fell 2% in Volume, Value Surged 41%  

IMR: Northeast Arctic Cod Advice Up 16% for 2027, But Recruitment Outlook Remains Weak

Global Seafood Alliance Releases Program for Responsible Seafood Summit 2026 in Bangkok

IFFO Unveils Program for 2026 Annual Conference in Buenos Aires

Andfjord Salmon Completes First Post-Smolt Sale, Launches Strategic Partnership

Rainfall Closure Triggers Oyster Recall Linked to Maine Aquaculture Site

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 29

Fri. Jun 26 2026

Fortune Fish & Gourmet Acquires Inland Foods' Houston and New Orleans Divisions

All's Quiet on the Western Front One Week Before the Traditional Peak of Harvest in Bristol Bay  

Nova Scotia Launches 3-Year Seafood Strategy with Innovation, Market Expansion Push

Trump Decision to Reverse OOI Dismantling Came as Oregon Lifted the First Buoy Arrays

Federal Magistrate Recommends Voiding Permits for Nine Washington Shellfish Operations  

Private Labels, Health and Wellness Take Center Stage at UNFI’s 2026 Holiday and Winter Selling Show  

Ecuadorian Shrimp Sector Formalizes Mangrove Alliance with Conservation International

Russia, Japan Reach Agreement on 2026 Fishing Quotas After Protracted Negotiations

Angry Crab Shack Welcomes Ginni Naegle as Director of Franchise Operations

PF Chang’s Rolls Out “Summer in Tokyo,” Spotlighting Shareable Sushi and Tableside Drama  

Schouten Europe Buys Bobeldijk, Expanding Private-Label Plant Proteins  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 26

NOAA Fisheries Awards $3.8M in Prescott Grants to Strengthen Marine Mammal Rescue Network

Thu. Jun 25 2026

ANALYSIS: Ecuador's Shrimp Export Declarations and US Arrivals Are Diverging  

Aleutian Islands Golden King Crab Catch for 2026-2027 Season Up 13% From Last Year  

Darden Sees Same-Store Sales Growth Across All Segments in Fiscal 2026

Supreme Crab & Seafood Debuts at Fancy Food Show With New Blue Swimming Crab Combo Stack  

Bairdi Snow Crab Landing Keeps Increasing, Exceeding 1800 MT in Hidaka, Hokkaido  

NEAFC Members Move to Cap Russian Mackerel Catches in North-East Atlantic

Death of Pregnant Fin Whale Caused by Cruise Ship Strike Before Docking in Seward  

Norwegian Salmon Mortality Falls 23% Year-on-Year as Positive Trend Intensifies  

Iceland Land-Based Salmon Producer LAXEY Closes Oversubscribed EUR 47M Equity Raise

SeaPak Marks Decades of Innovation as America Approaches Its 250th Anniversary

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 25

Kura Sushi Launches Honkai: Star Rail Collaboration to Drive Guest Engagement  

Sandals Puts Culinary Storytelling at the Center of Jamaica Resort Transformation

FAO Pushes Social Metrics, Supply Chain Transparency at Global Small Pelagic Fish Symposium  

Wed. Jun 24 2026

Vietnam’s Ca Mau Province Formalizes Mud Crab Exports, Unlocking Access to Key Global Markets  

NOAA Allocates $21.3 Million for California Salmon Fishery Disaster Relief  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 24

Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein Push Back on Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Research Claims  

Ammonia Leak at Tamil Nadu Shrimp Processing Plant Kills at Least Nine, Injures Dozens

The Retail Rundown: Independence Day Demand Meets Rising Cookout Costs  

SalmonChile Expands Mentorship Program While Advancing Export Diversification Strategy

NOAA Launches $13.5M Aquaculture Cooperative Institute to Boost Domestic Seafood Production  

Power Outages Disrupt Tuna Cutting Operations in the Philippines and Indonesia

San Diego County Sues Grocery Sushi Franchise Companies Over Worker Misclassification  

Tue. Jun 23 2026

USCG Helicopter Crashes Near Sitka, Crew Survived With Minor Injuries  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 23

Dead Endangered and Pregnant Fin Whale Carried into Port by Cruise Ship, Investigation Underway

NOAA Boosts TED Compliance Across Gulf Shrimp Fishery

Monarch, Sovereign Seas Partner With Macduff Shellfish to Launch Norway Lobster Line in US  

Long John Silver’s Leverages Seasonal Flavors and Value in Summer Menu Launch

Captain D’s Uses Alaska Cruise Promotion to Spotlight US Seafood Sourcing

Phillips Foods Names Brice Phillips CEO in Multigenerational Leadership Transition

ANALYSIS: Solid EU-UK Shrimp Imports Recorded in April  

Russia Eyes Expansion of Tuna Fishery as Stocks Move Into Far Eastern Waters  

OTB Hospitality Files Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Following On The Border Closures

Global Trade in Aquatic Products Reaches Record $184 Billion, FAO Reports

Global Squid Buyers Strongly Oppose Management Changes Being Considered in Chile and Peru

Mon. Jun 22 2026

Tetra Pak Introduces Industry‑First Carton Packaging for Shelf‑Stable Tuna  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 22

Higher Costs Weigh on Margins as Kroger Reports First-Quarter Growth  

ASC Defends Certification System in Response to US Senate Committee

Scott & Jon’s Launches Honey Sesame Salmon Superfood Bowl at Costco  

Spain Issues First Round of Fishing Diesel Aid, Covering 4,650 Vessels with EUR 6.8 Million

Japan's Frozen Yellowtail Fillet Exports Rose 67% in April; up 73% to the US  

UK-India Trade Deal Opens Door for Scottish Salmon Exports

Dongwon F&B Completes Global Advanced Base 'Protein Nexus' in Jincheon

The First California Salmon Season in Years Opens with Hope and Adaptation  

USMCA Is in Limbo. Here's What That Means for North American Seafood.

CDC Report: Tuna and Reef Fish Behind Most US Seafood Toxin Outbreaks Over 13-Year Span

Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Britt Urge USDA Action on Catfish Virus Threats

Port of Tacoma Approves Ground Lease for $250M Cold Storage Facility Expected to Create 400 Jobs

Thu. Jun 18 2026

Brands Compete on Value, Experience and Summer Promotions in Foodservice

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 18

Americold Opens New Cold Chain Hub at Port Saint John, Expanding Global Trade Connections

NOAA Directs $123.6M in Fishery Disaster Funds to Alaska, West Coast, and Squaxin Island Tribe  

Aysén Agencies, Salmon Farmers Test HAB Mass Mortality Response in Joint Simulation

Pokeworks Expands Limited-Time Menu Strategy with New High-Protein Surf & Turf Bowl  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Machina Launches Performance‑Driven TV Campaign for Get Maine Lobster  

Wild Alaskan Company to Directly Operate Kasilof Buying Station for 2026 Salmon Season  

Expana's Publication Schedule for Juneteenth, June 19, 2026

Norcod Secures Exclusive Five-Year Juvenile Supply Deal with Havland

Russian Crab Exports Hit Record High in First Five Months of 2026

What a Super El Niño Could Mean for Alaska's Seabirds, Salmon, and Seas  

ANALYSIS: US April Shrimp Imports Down 16% as India Volumes Retreat Sharply  

Seafish Unveils 2026-27 Annual Plan Focused on Workforce, Trade and Supply Chain Resilience

Wed. Jun 17 2026

Lawmakers Tell NSF to Halt Ocean Sensor Removal, Merkley Calling It "Supreme Stupidity"

Panera Bread Unveils Summer Menu as RISE Transformation Continues  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 17

Trump Arctic Official Pitches Greenland Annexation as Lifeline for Red Lobster

Hilton Foods Appoints Mark Clare as Board Chair, Confirms Leadership Transition

Nestlé Purina Expands Use of MSC-Certified Fish in Gourmet Perle Relaunch  

ANALYSIS: European Pollock Imports Slip 5.2% YTD, Prices Rise on Supply Constraints  

The Retail Rundown: Father’s Day Grilling Highlights Resilient Spending and Selective Buying  

Japan's Mackerel Export Increased 2.9-Fold in April, Exceeding JPY 4 Billion

King Oscar Expands Premium Tinned Seafood Portfolio with New Smoked Mussels

Scottish Salmon Farmers to Fund Wild Fish Conservation Following Escape Incidents Under New Deal  

Boudreaux's Brand Owner Sues Former Licensee Over Trademark Counterfeiting and UPC Code Theft  

Dual Ocean Threats Put West Coast Fisheries, Marine Life on Notice

Tue. Jun 16 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, June 16

Private Brands Gain Momentum as Quality, Health Drive Shopper Loyalty, FMI Reports  

Certified Group Secures FDA Approval for PFAS Testing Method in Frozen Clams

Indonesia Secures EU Aquaculture Market Re-entry After Regulatory Gap  

Maine Supports Multi-State Recall of Mussels Tied to Islesboro Harvest Site

Young Right Whale Entangled in Gulf of St. Lawrence as Rescue Efforts Begin

New England Council to Mark 50 Years of Regional Fisheries Management at June Meeting

Azuma Foods Recalls 545 Cases of Tako Wasabi Products Over Undeclared Fish Allergen

Federal Judge Denies Bumble Bee Motion to Dismiss Forced Labor Case

ANALYSIS: Chile Controls 70% of US Fresh Salmon Imports as Norwegian Supply Falls 35%  

SAWA Bill Would Reshape US Farmer's Labor Costs  

First Copper River Salted Sockeye Roe Shipment Arrives in Sendai, Prices Rise  

Mon. Jun 15 2026

Three New Icebreakers to be Homeported in Alaska — Two in Kodiak, One in Seward  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, June 15

DFO Arrests Four in Nova Scotia Lobster Poaching Operation

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Fires Back at Senate Over Certification Safety Concerns  

Japan Ministry Launches Large-Scale Seaweed Carbon Absorption Demos  

Planned EU Sanctions on Russian Fishing Could Hit Bloc’s Fish Processors

BioMar Sagun Secures ASC Feed Certification, Expanding Certified Feed Supply for Export Markets

ANALYSIS: Atlantic Halibut's Seasonal Slide Hits Harder From a Higher Perch  

USITC Extends Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Fish Fillets Through 2031

Canada Boosts Newfoundland Northern Cod Quota 55% to 59,000 Tonnes  

ADM's Bern Aqua Becomes Belgium's First BAP-Certified Feed Producer

Global Shrimp Council Plans First Consumer Pop-Up at Venice Beach in August

Fri. Jun 12 2026

Alaska 2026 Salmon Harvest Forecast 40% Lower Despite Pink Salmon Gains  

Expana's Weekly Top 10

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, June 12

Murray Cod Australia Names Kelly Sperl as CFO and Company Secretary

Trump Opens "Hundreds of Thousands" of Pacific Miles to US Commercial Fishing

Crop-Threatening 'Super El Niño' Also Likely to Create Regional Winners, Say Expana Experts  

Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending June 12, 2026

Japan's 2025 Frozen Sockeye Imports up 37% from Russia, Plummets 69% from the US  

Cousins Maine Lobster Returns to South Texas as Touring Strategy Drives Growth  

EU Prepares New Sanctions Targeting Russian Fish Exports Including Cod Ban

USDA Office of Seafood Secures First Federal Funding in 2027 Appropriations Bill

Peru Extends Fishing Ban Indefinitely as Global Fishmeal Output Plunges 26%

Nueva Pescanova Adds Modern Freezer Vessel to Namibian Fleet

Canada Launches Mission to Combat IUU Fishing in the North Pacific Ocean

House Committee Advances Trade Crime Legislation as Trump Signs Customs Enforcement Order

Thu. Jun 11 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, June 11

Half of US Seafood Consumers Say Oceans Can Still be Saved, MSC Survey Finds

Commercial Sockeye Opening Kicks off 2026 Wild BC Salmon Season in Barkley Sound  

United Taps Chef’s Table and 11 Global Chefs to Redefine Polaris Inflight Dining

ANALYSIS: Tight Pacific Halibut Supply Conditions Continue to Shape the Market  

ANALYSIS: Argentina Squid Exports Surge 43.5% YTD, China Accounts for Majority of Growth  

UK Salmon Sales Surge to £1.6 Billion as Summer World Cup Drives Demand

Russian Pollock Roe Auction Keeps Prices Stable for Busan Auction

ASMI Enhances Processing Capacity in Southeast Asia for Alaska’s Seafood Industry  

Winding Glass: Section 301 Tariffs Set to Permanently Twist Seafood Trade  

Wed. Jun 10 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, June 10

South Carolina's Mace Introduces SHRIMP Act to Combat Shrimp Fraud with Chemical Testing

Captain D's Eyes Western Europe Expansion with Master Franchise Push in Spain, Portugal and France  

ASMI Launches UK Campaign Tying Wild Salmon Season to New Seattle-London Flight Route  

Norwegian Seafood Council Taps Summer Soccer Spotlight to Boost US Demand for Seafood from Norway  

Nissui Joins NAPA, Adding Global Weight to Calls for Science‑Based Atlantic Fisheries Management  

Voskhod Sale to Investment Holding Signals Russian Salmon M&A Activity

Korean Tuna Giant Sajo Expands Sustainability Push Beyond MSC Certification

The Crab Market's Next Test: Can Demand Absorb the Coming Snow Crab Surge?  

ANALYSIS: Shrimp Price Spreads Reach Historical Extremes Across Product Segments  

The Retail Rundown: Father’s Day Grill Deals Heat Up as Inflation Pressures Mount  

NOAA Taps University of New Hampshire to Lead $13.5M Aquaculture Research Push

Canada Secures New Seafood Export Openings Across Five Global Markets

Tue. Jun 9 2026

Campaigners Urge UK MPs to Put Fisheries Transparency at Heart of New Action Plan

Norwegian Seafood Council Pushes Street Food Innovation for UK Fish and Chip Shops  

House Agriculture Panel Weighs USMCA Future as July 1 Deadline Expected to Pass

Nomad Foods Appoints Dior Decupper as President of Central Europe

Hawaiʻi’s Endangered False Killer Whales Show Signs of Nutritional Stress

UNFI Posts Higher Profitability and Cash Flow in Fiscal Q3 Despite Sales Decline

House Passes Larsen Bill to Reauthorize Northwest Straits Commission  

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Cousins Maine Lobster Builds on Core Offering With New Lobster Roll Flight

After making a big splash on the hit TV show Shark Tank in 2012, Cousins Maine Lobster has continued to chart innovative paths for growth. According to Business Insider, Barbara Corcoran invested in the company after its October 2012 debut on the show because she believed real-life cousins and co-founders Sabin Lomac and Jim Tselikis had a strong operational plan and were well prepared.

Since then, the company has expanded to more than 70 locations across over half of the...

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US Declines to Extend USMCA, Putting $149 Billion in Agri-Food Trade on an Uncertain Path

The United States will not renew the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, amid Wednesday's July 1 joint review deadline. Fox Business subsequently reported that President Trump will instead pursue separate bilateral trade deals with Canada and Mexico lasting up to 10 years. Both Canada and Mexico had pressed for a full 16-year extension. They did not get it.

The outcome was widely expected. Trump has floated withdrawing from the deal entirely, and US officials gave no...

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

Creditors of Red Lobster are suing former owner Thai Union Group, alleging the Bangkok-based seafood giant used the restaurant chain as a captive distribution arm for its own shrimp business, ultimately helping drive it into bankruptcy.

The complaint, filed in Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit Court on behalf of creditors owed approximately $295 million, alleges that Thai Union — which held a controlling stake in the chain while simultaneously serving as its primary shrimp supplier — orchestrated a deliberate scheme to “squeeze every drop of value” from the company...

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

Bristol Bay’s fleet has started reeling salmon aboard in some districts in Bristol Bay, but YOY comparisons are still significantly below last year at this time.  

The latest harvest numbers from each of the Bay’s five river districts are: 

- Nushagak: 2.8 million cumulative catch of sockeye as of the beginning of this week. In addition, 989,000 Chinook were landed in the district. ADF&G’s forecasted harvest for this three-river district is 13.9 million sockeye...

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

The news that the Norwegian national football team brought 500 kilos of seafood from Norway to the largest international soccer championship game in the US has travelled far beyond the pitch, quickly turning into a global talking point.

What began as a detail about the team’s diet has gone viral, with the story generating more than 120 news articles so far, according to a preliminary overview from media monitoring service Meltwater. International outlets including The New York Times, CNN, The Korea Times and...

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

Last Friday, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced 22 new and returning members to the nation's eight regional fishery management councils.

Nominations to those seats come from the governors of the states or territories represented and tribal governments in the region. A variety of groups are represented — commercial and recreational sectors, academia, and government agencies.

Each year, the Secretary appoints approximately one-third of the total 72 appointed members to the eight regional councils. The Secretary usually honors the priority given by governors...

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New Survey Highlights Growing Appetite for Seafood Among US Consumers

Americans are increasingly embracing seafood, with a new survey revealing strong demand driven by its health benefits, freshness and taste.

The research found that Alaska remains the strongest association with high-quality seafood among US consumers. When asked where they associate premium seafood, 32% of respondents ranked Alaska first, followed by the southern US at 17% and the West Coast at 12%.

The findings highlight shifting consumer preferences and reinforce the opportunity to position wild Alaska seafood as a premium yet accessible choice for everyday...

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Century Pacific Resumes Tuna and Coconut Operations After Philippines Earthquake

Century Pacific Food has begun restoring partial operations at its tuna and coconut manufacturing facilities in General Santos City, Philippines, following a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that forced a temporary shutdown of both plants.

The company said all employees and personnel were confirmed safe and that evacuation protocols were successfully carried out. Structural safety assessments cleared the way for a partial restart roughly a week after the quake, with full operations expected to return over the following one to two weeks as repairs are completed...

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Expana Publication Schedule for the Fourth of July Holiday Period

Expana will be observing the Fourth of July holiday on Friday, July 3, across its Americas offices, which will impact the publication dates of several Expana Benchmark Prices and news.

The European and APAC offices’ publication schedules will be unaffected by this holiday.

The Fourth of July holiday period will affect the following...

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Cooke to Take Over Mowi's Atlantic Canada Salmon Farms in CAD 225 Million Deal

Mowi has agreed to sell its Atlantic Canada salmon farming operations to Cooke Inc. for CAD 225 million ($158 million) on a debt-free basis, the companies announced Tuesday, as the Norwegian salmon giant moves to exit a region that has weighed heavily on its financial performance.

The Share Purchase Agreement covers Mowi's operations across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, including freshwater hatchery facilities, sea farming sites, and two processing plants. Standing biomass at the time of the deal was approximately...

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

Silver Bay Seafoods has been awarded an $11.2 million contract to supply canned pink salmon to the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) domestic food distribution programs, according to a purchase award document released June 18 by the Agricultural Marketing Service.

The Sitka, Alaska-based company will supply 118,560 cases of 24 14.75-oz cans of pink salmon under two product specifications. The larger lot, 94,240 cases, carried prices ranging from $85.95 to $107.20 per case, while a secondary Kosher-designated...

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

Firefighters have brought a major blaze under control at a Los Angeles cold storage warehouse, after flames burned for nearly a week at a facility central to the region’s frozen food supply chain.

The fire began June 17 at Lineage’s Big Bear facility in the Boyle Heights area of central Los Angeles. The site stores and distributes frozen seafood, pork, beef and poultry destined for West Coast grocery stores and restaurants, according to Lineage and local reports.

Lineage said it is ready...

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Nordic Halibut Buys Pure Norwegian Seafood from Måsøval

Nordic Halibut has agreed to acquire 100% of Pure Norwegian Seafood (PNS) from salmon farmer Måsøval, securing full ownership of the Averøy processing facility it has relied on since 2025 and completing the final link in its vertically integrated supply chain.

The deal, first announced June 28, values PNS at approximately NOK 60 million (around $6 million), with the purchase price to be settled in cash at completion, expected on or around June 30. Nordic Halibut said it plans to finance the acquisition through a new bank loan...

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

Russian fish exports to China jumped sharply in the first five months of 2026, driven by growing Chinese market demand and an increase in Russian catch volumes across key species.

According to data from the Russian Fish Union, citing statistics from China's General Administration of Customs, Russia's fish export revenue to China reached $2.06 billion from January through May — up 1.5 times compared to the same period last year. In volume terms, exports rose 16% to 672,000 tons...

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Trident Seafoods Sweeps USDA Alaska Pollock Award Worth $6.4 Million

Trident Seafoods has won the full Alaska pollock portion of a USDA commodity purchase, taking home nearly 1.95 million pounds of pollock products valued at $6.44 million, according to a purchase award document released June 24 by the USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

The Seattle-based company, operating out of its Anacortes, Washington plant, was awarded contracts for frozen pollock fillets (380,000 lbs), frozen pollock sticks (342,000 lbs), breaded frozen pollock sticks (1,064,000 lbs), and bulk frozen pollock (158,400 lbs)...

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Cassidy to Introduce Bill Targeting Shrimp, Crawfish and Catfish Import Surges

US Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) plans to introduce the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026, legislation that would establish tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on a range of import-sensitive food and agricultural products, including shrimp, crawfish, and catfish, in an effort to curb what he calls unfair foreign competition against American producers.

The bill would set country-by-country quotas for shrimp and crawfish, and new quota structures for catfish, rice, honey, lamb, goat meat, live cattle, and beef. Imports above the quota thresholds would face higher duty...

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Japan's May Fishery Product Exports Fell 2% in Volume, Value Surged 41%

Trade data released by the Ministry of Finance on June 26 show Japan’s seafood exports in May totaled 42,716 tons, down 2% year-on-year (YOY), while export value rose 41% to 33.582 billion yen  ($207.8 million). The divergence between slightly lower volume and much higher value suggests higher prices and a favorable product mix drove the gain in dollar terms.

Scallops remained a major contributor: exports totaled 3,845 tons, down 7%, but value increased 13% to 5.779 billion...

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Global Seafood Alliance Releases Program for Responsible Seafood Summit 2026 in Bangkok

The Global Seafood Alliance has released the preliminary program for the 2026 Responsible Seafood Summit, scheduled for September 21-24 at the Shangri-La Bangkok in Bangkok, Thailand.

Co-hosted by the Center for Responsible Seafood, the annual event draws industry leaders across supply chain segments to address sustainability, trade, and production challenges. This year's Summit is expected to draw significant representation from the marketplace, with retail and foodservice companies including Albertsons, Walmart, Red Lobster, Waitrose, Captain D's, and Mark Foods confirmed to attend...

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

The European Union's Council of Ministers formally adopted two regulations on June 25 implementing the bloc's tariff commitments under the EU-US joint trade framework, restoring duty-free access for American lobster exports and opening new preferential market access for a range of US seafood products.

The most immediate development for the seafood industry is the reinstatement of the EU's zero-duty regime on US lobster imports, which had lapsed on July 31, 2025, when an earlier agreement — first struck between the US and EU in 2020...

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Two Buyers Seek Court Sign-Off on $2.25M Dungeness Crab Price-Fixing Settlements

Two seafood buyers named in a West Coast Dungeness crab price-fixing class action have filed separate motions to formalize exits from the litigation, with a combined $2.25 million in settlements and a July 31 hearing date set before US Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse in San Francisco.

Caito Fisheries, Inc. and its owners filed papers on June 24 seeking court recognition of a $1.25 million deal. Pacific Dream Seafoods, Inc. of Anacortes, Washington, followed the next day with a parallel motion covering...

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

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule updating the regulatory definition of "shellfish" to include cephalopods — squid, octopus, and cuttlefish — bringing federal regulations in line with modern scientific understanding and longstanding commercial practice.

Under 50 CFR Part 10, the FWS regulates the import and export of wildlife and wildlife products, with certain exemptions for shellfish. The revision extends that exemption to cephalopods, which were previously excluded despite being treated as conventional seafood products across commercial markets...

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

The Independence Day holiday weekend has arrived, and with the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday in 2026, consumers are expected to celebrate with cookouts and gatherings throughout the extended weekend.

However, grilling plans across much of the Central and Eastern portions of the nation may be challenged by forecasts calling for extreme heat. Many consumers will be watching the forecast to determine whether conditions will cooperate for fireworks displays and outdoor celebrations. 

This week's grocery advertisements continue to spotlight popular summer and meal-time...

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BAP, Great British Chefs Team Up to Promote Responsible Aquaculture

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), a third-party certification program developed by the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), has partnered with Great British Chefs in a new campaign launched June 15 aimed at raising awareness and understanding of the BAP label.

The campaign features recipes from five BAP-certified producers: Hiddenfjord; I.D.I. Corp; Kilic Seafood; The Kingfish Company and Regal Springs Tilapia, alongside renowned Chef Jude Kereama, owner of Kota and its sister restaurant Kota Kai in the fishing village of Porthleven, Cornwall in the...

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ANALYSIS: Scottish Atlantic Salmon Exports Decline Despite Record Health in 2026

The production of farmed Atlantic salmon in Scotland is showing positive momentum, with Salmon Scotland reporting that the survival rate reached a record high of 99.1% in March 2026. However, the current favorable health conditions have not yet been reflected in 2026 export volumes. Total exports in 2025 for fresh salmon, including whole fish and fillets, reached 115,914 MT, a record according to national customs, representing a 9.0% increase year over year (YOY)...

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

Red Lobster is bringing back its signature summer promotion with a more customizable approach as Crabfest returns to menus beginning June 29. This year’s limited-time lineup gives guests more control over crab type, flavor, and spice level, building on the popularity of last summer’s Seafood Boils and expanding the chain’s hands-on seafood offerings.

At the center of the promotion is Crab Your Way, a long-standing Crabfest favorite that now offers a choice of Snow or Bairdi crab paired with on...

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

The Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting growth across its certification programs, expanding industry engagement and continued investment in education, marketing and responsible seafood initiatives.

The report details progress across the organization's standards, marketing efforts and global impact while outlining key initiatives completed throughout the year.

According to the report, GSA increased certifications by 3% year over year, reaching 4,308 certified producers across 45 countries. Certified producers also implemented 7,808 operational improvements in 2025 as...

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

The commercial Northern shrimp fishery will open off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time in over a decade, Canada's Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson announced on June 22.

Thompson confirmed the reopening of Shrimp Fishing Area (SFA) 7, the domestic portion of NAFO Division 3L off eastern Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the establishment of a Total Allowable Catch of 1,367 tonnes for the 2026-2027 season.

The fishery was shut following a 2015 NAFO moratorium...

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ANALYSIS: Vietnam Gains Share in Chinese Lobster Imports Amid Shifting Tariff Dynamics

According to Chinese customs data, lobster imports in May were effectively unchanged year‑on‑year at 5,652 MT (vs 5,610 MT last year) and remained above the average levels recorded over the past five years. Vietnam was the largest supplier by volume in May with 2,239 MT (40% share), followed by Canada at 1,996 MT (35%). Vietnamese supply is largely farm‑raised, originates in coastal waters, and is substantially cheaper than Canadian product, which helps explain the steady rise in Vietnamese shipments to China, despite differences in quality...

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Commerce Continues Antidumping Order on Vietnamese Pangasius Following Fourth Sunset Review

The US Department of Commerce has formally continued the antidumping duty order on certain frozen fish fillets from the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, following a fourth five-year sunset review in which both Commerce and the US International Trade Commission determined that revoking the order would likely lead to a recurrence of dumping and material injury to the US catfish industry.

The notice, signed by Scot Fullerton, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Operations, was filed with the Federal Register on June 26...

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Oral Arguments Heard on EPA's Veto of Pebble Mine, Decision Expected in 'Near Future'

The copper, gold and molybdenum mine known as Pebble and led by Canadian-owned Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., was in court last week arguing over whether a 2023 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency “vetoing” the project was right or wrong. The argument was before US District Court Judge Sharon Gleason in her Anchorage courtroom. 

Pebble Mine would be located in the watershed above Bristol Bay, the world’s largest run of sockeye salmon and home to five large river systems. The lawsuit was brought...

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IMR: Northeast Arctic Cod Advice Up 16% for 2027, But Recruitment Outlook Remains Weak

Norway's Institute of Marine Research (IMR) and the Norwegian-Russian scientific working group for Barents Sea fish stocks have released quota advice for 2027, recommending a modest increase for Northeast Arctic cod while flagging continued concerns about long-term recruitment.

The joint Norwegian-Russian working group (JRN-AFWG) advises that Northeast Arctic cod catches should not exceed 312,667 tonnes in 2027, a figure 16% above the 2026 advice and 10% above the 2026 quota. The increase is attributed to the 2021 year class entering the fishable...

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