ANALYSIS: Pacific Halibut Landings Gain Ground as Tight Supply Keeps Prices Elevated
Eastern Fish CEO Eric Bloom Steps Back to Advisory Role as Mazzetta Takes Interim Lead
FDA Seeks Comment on Draft US-Origin Seafood Labeling Guidance
Thieves Steal 3,000 Pounds of Snow Crab From Truck in Philadelphia
Shoppers Turn to Deals and Store Brands as Grocery Affordability Worsens
SalmonChile Warns 26.5% Brazilian VAT Would Make Chilean Salmon Less Affordable
High Prices Are Curbing Fish Consumption Despite Growing Interest in Japan, MAFF Survey Says
EU Council Departs From Commission on Baltic Herring and Salmon in 2027 TAC Deal
IFF Identifies 10 Consumer Opportunities Tied to GLP-1 Use
Proximar Seafood Warns Cash Runs Out in October as Lenders Weigh Loan Extension
Thai Union Buys US Pet Treat Maker
Haifa Smoked Fish Recalls Cold-Smoked Sprats Over Botulism Risk
The Retail Rundown: Beef Holds Strong as Fall Meat Promotions Shift
Pokeworks Franchisees to Open Seventh Austin-Area Location
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, October 28
The Winding Glass: Cod Prices Top Out Ahead of Lent 2027, but Retail Customers Are Still Missing
Honduras Shrimp Output Falls Short as Drought Shuts 214 Farms
Three Groups Join Forces to Protect Whales and Support California’s Dungeness Crab Fishery
No Injuries In Sunday’s Catastrophic Fire at Newport, OR Processing Facility
Japan's August Surimi Product Output Rose 6.7% to 27,695 Tons
Affordability and Processing Concerns Reshape Grocery Carts, Report Finds
Hilton Seachill Proposes Up to 90 Job Cuts in Grimsby
Channel Fish to Debut Three Value-Added Seafood Products at PLMA 2026
Uber Eats Partners with Key Food to Expand Grocery Delivery
Prince Rupert Man Fined $7,500 for Illegal Possession of 10 Endangered Northern Abalone
Mowi: Chefs Get First-Hand View of Scottish Salmon Farming
Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, October 27
ANALYSIS: El Niño Weakens Humboldt Current, Squeezing Anchovy Supply and Lifting Fishmeal Prices
New America-First Seafood Strategy to Increase US Production and Consumption, Lower Imports
Umios to Acquire High Liner Foods for CAD 804 Million
Norway, Russia Boost 2027 Barents Sea Cod Quota 14% to 325,000 Metric Tons
MSC's New Model Says Well-Managed Fisheries are Twice as Valuable
Norwegian Scientists Advise 35% Snow Crab Increase for 2027
First Seafood Names Trine Sæther Romuld CEO
Norcod Reaches 98% Cod Utilization as Fish Oil Plant Starts Up
Hokkaido Fall Chum Catch Down 40% as Peak Season Passes
Vital Role of Pelagic Sector Highlighted at Inaugural Meeting in London
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, October 26
Chilean Salmon Faces El Niño on Top of ISA, Tariffs and Feed Costs as Harvest Growth Slows
US Revises Canada Tariff List: Some Produce Packaging Lines Dropped, Cocoa Powder Added, and More
ANALYSIS: Frozen Whiting-Record Prices and Tight Whitefish Supplies Heighten Concerns Ahead of Lent
Trump Announces $8 Billion for Farmers and Fishermen to Offset Soaring Diesel Costs
Russia and Norway Agree on a 14% Barents Sea Cod Quota Increase for 2027
Expana's Weekly Top 10
NOAA Allocates $15.8 Million in Fishery Disaster Funding to Florida, California and Makah Tribe
Australis Aquaculture Expands Vietnam Barramundi Capacity With New Farm Leases and Processing Plant
Canadian Seafood Farmers Names 2026-2027 Executive Committee, Chaired by Cooke's Joel Richardson
New York Adds $6.5 Million to Islip Regional Shellfish Hatchery, Bringing State Total to $16.5M
Russia Targets Processing 50% of Pollock Catch Into Fillets and Surimi by 2030, Buglak Says
GSA Prepares Major Revision of Aquaculture Feed Mill Standard
Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending October 23, 2026
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, October 23
FAO GLOBEFISH Engages Students in Exploring Career Opportunities in the Fisheries and Aquaculture
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, October 22
Toyosu’s September Imported Fresh Tuna Arrivals Jump 56%; Boston Bluefin Hits JPY 15,000/kg
Declining Baby Lobster Counts Point to Falling Adult Populations in Maine
Peru and Ecuador Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation to Combat Illegal Fishing
Blumar Plans $20 Million Modernization of Puyehue Fish Hatchery in Chile's Los Lagos Region
EU Fisheries Vision 2040 Draws Industry Fire for Lacking CFP Reform
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Oysters Grows to 27 Illnesses in 12 States
Walmart Faces Class Action Over Great Value Shrimp Weight Claims
ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Replacement Costs Normalize as Import Costs Rise
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, October 21
Maryland Survey Finds Strongest Four-Year Run of Juvenile Menhaden Abundance in Over 30 Years
“Golden Opportunity” for Scotland’s Economy
Monarch's Sovereign Seas Takes Traceability-Led Frozen Seafood Brand National
Italy Seizes $19.8 Million in Alleged Seafood VAT Fraud Case
Trump Administration Sued for Withholding Public Records on Gutting the Endangered Species Act
The Retail Rundown: Egg Retail Looks Ahead to Holiday Baking Demand
VARPE: Russia's Frozen Crustacean Market Keeps Growing
ANALYSIS: Landings Strong, Sizes Split; Where the US Scallop Market Stands
Brazil's Tilapia Exports Jump 32% in September as Feed Costs Squeeze Producers
Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, October 20
Starfish Seafood Recall Expands to Premium Cold-Smoked Norwegian Salmon
NOAA Funds 70-Acre Oyster Reef Build in Chesapeake Bay
Chile's Government Convenes High-Level Meeting on Harmful Algal Blooms as El Niño Nears
Cousins Maine Lobster San Antonio Hits the Road for Six-Day South Texas Tour
Ecuador Shrimp Chain Warns Power Cuts Have Hit 72 Hours a Week
Peru Halts Second Anchovy Season as Biomass Drops 28%
Trump Signs Red Snapper and Tuna Origin Bill Into Law
ANALYSIS: EU-UK Shrimp Imports Rise 11.3% in August, but Year-to-Date Volumes Remain Below Last Year
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, October 19
NOAA Report Launches Collaborative Phase on Aquaculture Planning in Gulf of Alaska
Canadian Salmon Farmers Say 80% of Feed Is Non-Fish in Early Sustainability Data
Russian Fishermen Plan to Increase Presence in African Fish Market
Octopus Explosion off South West Prompts Talks Between Fishermen and Scientists
Japan Kamaboko Association Chair Declares Plan to Tackle Crisis, Seeks Support for Viable Pricing
ANALYSIS: Bangladesh Black Tiger Shrimp Exports Down 19.5% So Far This Year
Hannaford Sued Over Salmon Sustainability Claims; Cooke Named in Complaint
Washington State, Finland Sign MOU Expanding Business, Research, and Innovation Partnerships
Whole Foods Market Unveils 2027 Food Trends, With Seafood Among the Featured Products
MSC Says Sustainability has Become a Mainstream Expectation for US Seafood Consumers
El Niño Adds to Cost Pressure on India's Shrimp Farmers as 2027 Stocking Looms
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, October 16
Middle East Market Intelligence Brief: Week Ending October 16, 2026
ProChile Spotlights Chilean Seafood, Wine and Pisco in New York Push
MSU to Lead New Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish
Rock N Roll Sushi Names Rick Gestring CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
US Black Cod Prices Rise to 2,500 Yen Per Kilo, Sales Steady Driven by Perceived Value
PODCAST: Episode 47 - Building Procurement into a Strategic Business Function, Feat. Patricia Mendes
Chile: Algal Bloom Contingency Closed as ISA Harvests Continue in Aysén
BioMar Launches BioRetain, Targeting Nutrient Retention in Aquafeed
Andfjord Salmon Completes First Dedicated Post-Smolt Cycle, Sells 390 Tonnes to Eidsfjord Sjøfarm
ANALYSIS: Norwegian Weekly Salmon Exports Ease After Record Peak, Prices Continue Rising
ANALYSIS: Live Lobster Prices Held in Check as Buyers Stay Disciplined and Frozen Stocks Stay Lean
Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, October 15
Trump's Alaska Rally Brought Pardons and Endorsements, but Little on Seafood
American Seafoods Flags Five Trends Set to Reshape Seafood in 2027
MSC begins 60-day consultation on improvements to its Fisheries Program
Trans-Ocean Products Names Virgil Roehl VP of Finance, Adds Logistics Manager Stephanie Colvin
NAA Urges Senate to Strip Commercial Fishing Vessel Loans From Farm Bill
Sernapesca Names Pablo Ortiz Lima Acting National Director
SalmonChile and Industry Move to Close Out New Dive Safety Standard Ahead of Chile's New Diving Law
FDA Warns California Seafood Processor Over Repeat HACCP Failures
Global Supply Chain for Squid Calls for Better Governance, Scientific Cooperation and Traceability
NOAA Warns Strong El Niño Will Reshape US Fisheries, From West Coast Tuna and Squid to Gulf Oysters
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, October 14
Ruby Seas USA Names Audrey Ryan VP of Sales and Marketing
Russia Opens Crab Exports to Mexico as It Looks to Replace Lost US Market
ASC Steps up Vietnam Support Ahead of New Farm Standard Shift
Appeals Court Dismisses Maine Lobster Suit Over Seafood Watch 'Red' Rating
Rhode Island, Virginia Issue Separate Clam and Oyster Recalls
The Retail Rundown: Grocery Inflation Eases, Protein Trends Diverge
Agri-Food Europe 2027: New Venue, New Mandate
CBP Cracks Down on Tuna Origin Scheme, Targets Nearly $9 Million in Penalties
Wellboat Runs Aground Near Aysén Salmon Farm in Southern Chile, 14 Crew Evacuated
$98M Upgrade at Seattle’s Terminal 91 to Serve North Pacific Factory Trawlers and Motherships
ANALYSIS: September US Shrimp Import Estimates Point to 14.0% Annual Increase
Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, October 13
Brooklyn Distributor Recalls Starfish Smoked Salmon, Halibut and Trout Trio Over Listeria Concern
Russia Eyes Export Cooperatives, Coordinated Pricing to Lift Fish Revenue
Hokkaido Surimi Production Fell 90% in August to 20 Tons
ASC Makes the Case for Certified Farmed Seafood as Climate Solution at Climate Week NYC
Algal Bloom Mortality at Multiexport Patagonia Farms in Chile Climbs to 642 Tonnes
Documentary Featuring Aquamar's Surimi Legacy in California Roll Selected for Film Festival
ANALYSIS: Canada's Crustacean Exports Down 2.7% Through August as Crab and Lobster Lose Ground
Royal Greenland Names Casper Villadsen as CFO
US Delegation Got More Quota for Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Success on EM, Research at IATTC
Holiday Spending Outlook Puts Value and Convenience in Focus for Foodservice
Expana Publication Schedule for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Period
Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, October 9
NOAA Fisheries Awards 14 Projects Over $25M in 2026 Sea Scallop Research Set-Aside Program
Kaldvík Nearly Doubles Mortality Estimate From Iceland Jellyfish Event, Harvest Guidance Holds
Chile's Government Ousts Longtime Fisheries and Aquaculture Service Director
Hokkaido Fall Chum Fishery at Critical Levels; Catch Halved, Landing Prices Skyrocket
Red Lobster Names Andy Pitts Chief Marketing Officer and Jon Tryzbiak Chief Information Officer
BCSFA Says New Report Confirms Salmon Farms Don’t Drive Sea Lice Levels in Wild Salmon
Scottish Government Awards Over £16M To Fisheries and Aquaculture Projects
Commercial Fishermen Sue Again Over South Atlantic Red Snapper Permits
Compass Group Launches 'The Better Catch' Seafood Initiative With Chef Barton Seaver
Police Thwart $273K Frozen Seafood Heist in New Jersey
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, October 8
FDA Cites Star Ocean Wholesale Foods for Repeat Seafood HACCP Importer Violations
TUNACONS Brings Together Vessel Owners from Several Countries to Discuss the Challenges BBNJ Poses
Loblaw Recalls SeaQuest, President's Choice Shrimp Cocktail Products Over Undeclared Mustard
QSR Report Finds that AI Boosts Drive-thru Efficiency, but Slips on Hospitality
Supreme Court Won't Hear Maine Lobsterman's GPS Tracking Challenge, Ending Multiyear Fight
Publix Donates Nearly $100,000 to Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, Marks 16 Years of Collaboration
Datassential Sees Familiar Flavors, Global Specialties Shaping 2027 Food and Beverage Innovation
Thai Express: 2025 Lobster LTO 'Sold Through Faster Than Anticipated,' Paving Way for Calamari
ANALYSIS: US Sockeye Prices Closed 2026 Season at Multi-Year Highs Amid Broader Alaska Shortfalls
Ecuador's Shrimp Industry Sounds Alarm as Power Rationing and Tariff Hikes Squeeze Supply Chain
Why Can't Lithodes Santolla Be Called 'King Crab'? Former NOVA Fisheries President Makes the Case
The Grocery Bill Is Telling a Bigger Story About America’s Economy
ADF&G Sets 2026/27 Bering Sea Crab TACs: Tanner Crab Nearly Triples to 32.1 Mlbs as Snow Crab Dips
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, October 7
FMI Report Shows Prepared Foods are Becoming Part of How Shoppers Build Meals at Home
Friend of the Sea Updates Labels to Meet Tougher EU Sustainability Claims Rules
Norwegian Seafood Exports Flat in September Despite Record Salmon Volumes, US Sales Keep Sliding
VARPE: Russian Fishing Industry Debt Pressure Intensifies as Salmon Catch Craters
Sustainable Shrimp Partnership and GOe Partner on Gastronomic Innovation Project
Commerce Finalizes AD Review on Thai Frozen Shrimp, Keeps Thai Union Rate at 1.76%
Hodges: Fall Crab Supply Improves. Buyers Remain Selective
Japan Kamaboko Association Warns of Surimi Price Spike; Pangasius Demand May Boost Supply
The Retail Rundown: Holiday Demand Patterns Reshape Protein Markets
Ambienta Acquires Four Aquaculture Technology Companies to Build Nordic Platform
ANALYSIS: Record Peeled Volume Drives August US Shrimp Import Total, Closes Year-to-Date Deficit
NOAA Confirms 76 US Large Whale Entanglements for 2025; 2026 Expected to Break All-time Record
Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, October 6
China's Rebound Drives Q1 Surge in Vietnam's Pangasius Exports, FAO Data Shows
Pike Place Fish Market Moves to Square for Payments, Operations
Seafood Can Tap into UK Protein Trend, NSC says
Sernapesca Cracks Down on Illegal Fishing in Southern Chile
Just Shrimp Targets Seafood Accessibility with Shrimp Nuggets
FDA Confirms Indonesian Shrimp, Spice Supply Chains Remain Clear a Year After Cesium-137 Crisis
IFFO: Peru's Anchovy Closure Keeps 2026 Fishmeal Supply on Pace for Lowest Since 2016
A Second ISA Virus Case Hits Chile's Aysén Region, This Time at a Cermaq Farm
Stronger America Through Seafood Launches Campaign Targeting Federal Aquaculture Permitting
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, October 5
New EIS Describes Potential Impacts on Western Alaska if Donlin Dam Failed by Only 27 Percent
Global Fast Food Market Seen Reaching $2.57 Trillion by 2031, Report Says
NAPA Ends Six-Year FIPs, Warns Members May Pull Back From North East Atlantic Pelagic Sourcing
Bakkafrost Becomes First Salmon Producer Certified Against ASC's New Global Farm Standard
Sealaska Sells European Seafood Business to Sojitz
At-sea Processors Association Names Heidi Olson VP for Fisheries Policy and Advocacy
Sushi-Ten USA Expands with New California Concept
Mexico Opens Shrimp Fisheries in Parts of Pacific and Gulf of Mexico
September 14, 2026
PODCAST: Episode 46 - Grain Disruption and Plastics Complexity, Feat. Benoît Fayaud & Greg Potter
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Pacific halibut landings have continued to gain ground this fall, erasing the year-over-year deficit seen earlier in the season. According to the International Pacific Halibut Commission, coastwide landings through Week 41, ending Oct. 4, totaled 15.79 million pounds, up about 6% from 14.85 million pounds during the same period in 2025. Even with that improvement, current landings remain approximately 15% below the 2021–2025 five-year average, underscoring that the broader supply picture remains historically constrained...
Eric Bloom is stepping down as CEO of Eastern Fish and will remain with the company through the end of the year in an advisory role. Jordan Mazzetta, who runs Highwood Harbor, will serve as interim CEO. Bloom was promoted to CEO when Highwood Harbor acquired the Teaneck, N.J., importer in February. Mazzetta said: "For 40 years, Eric has poured himself into Eastern Fish. He (and the Bloom Family) built a great company and a great team, and that team is ready...
The US Food and Drug Administration has published draft guidance on US-origin statements for seafood labels. When finalized, the guidance will give examples of US-origin claims that FDA would consider truthful and not misleading. It covers single-ingredient seafood and the seafood components of multi-ingredient foods. Companies that use these statements must be able to substantiate them. The guidance is non-binding, and FDA says it represents its current thinking...
Reports of a snow crab heist have made headlines in Philadelphia, where thieves are estimated to have taken off with approximately 3,000 pounds of frozen snow crab from a parked truck in Southwest Philadelphia.
According to NBC Philadelphia, the truck driver was asleep inside the vehicle, parked along Island Avenue, when he was awoken early Tuesday morning by six individuals taking boxes of frozen snow crab. The driver had been resting before his scheduled delivery to Ocean Kingdom.
"As I was dreaming...
Chile's salmon industry is pressing Brazil to keep salmon off the standard tax rate. During a trip to São Paulo, SalmonChile president Patricio Melero warned that applying a 26.5% VAT would significantly raise the cost of the food basket. He said salmon needs competitive access terms in a market that is Chile's second most important.
The delegation met the Brazilian Supermarket Association (ABRAS) and the São Paulo Supermarket Association (APAS)...
TACs for 2027 Agreed to at EU Council Meeting, Some Significantly Different From Scientific Advice
The Council of the European Union has reached a political agreement on changes to the European Commission's 2027 total allowable catch (TAC) recommendations for the Baltic Sea. The Commission released its recommendations in August. The Council will formally adopt the TACs in November, and they take effect January 1, 2027.
The agreement raises catches for sprat (+44%), central Baltic herring (+71%), Bothnian herring (+12%), Riga herring (+11%) and plaice (+2%), in line with scientific advice...
Proximar Seafood says its available liquidity will be exhausted by the end of October 2026. Lower-than-expected revenues and changes in sales payment terms have cut operating cash flow well below plan. The Bergen-based company, which farms salmon at the foot of Mount Fuji, says it is in discussions with its main stakeholders to find a solution, and that there is no certainty one will be reached...
Haifa Smoked Fish is recalling about 560 pounds of cold-smoked sprats because of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. The recall covers all lots. The company, which operates as D&M Smoked Fish Inc., said the product was distributed in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported.
The FDA said its inspection of the firm's Jamaica, NY, facility found cold-smoked sprats were being produced without the controls required to prevent C. botulinum growth and toxin formation...
Pokeworks franchisees Carol and Marcos Blanco plan to open their seventh restaurant in the Austin area by the end of 2026, extending an expansion strategy built on flexible real estate and hands-on operations.
After relocating to the United States, the couple opened their first Austin Pokeworks location in June 2020. Given a choice between developing three or five restaurants in the territory, they committed to five. They now operate six locations, with a seventh planned in Round Rock at 2601 Sundance...
Drought in southern Honduras has pushed the country's shrimp sector below its 2026 targets, with 214 farms unable to finish their harvests, according to the National Association of Aquaculture Producers of Honduras (ANDAH).
ANDAH President Juan Carlos Javier told La Prensa that the dry season ran about two months longer than the sector had planned for, cutting harvests in the south. He said the 214 closed farms could not harvest because of the drought. HCH and Infobae report the same figure...
A massive fire consumed much of the Pacific Seafood Group’s processing plant in Newport’s historic Bayfront district on Sunday, evacuating residents and shopkeepers in an area larger than a square mile from the plant. The threat of leaks from two tanks of ammonia inside the freezer building prompted the “Go now” order. Residents went to a nearby school to shelter and many of the towns business and tourist attractions along the Bayfront closed down. By mid-afternoon, the risk posed by the tanks had...
Perceptions of food processing, ingredient preferences and affordability are shaping US grocery buying decisions, according to FoodMinds’ 2026 Conscious Consumption Index.
The survey of 1,000 US adults responsible for household grocery shopping found that 54% said they started buying or increased purchases of a food or beverage over the past year because it appeared less processed, contained fewer additives or included preferred ingredients. Meanwhile, 46% said they stopped buying or reduced purchases for reasons tied to processing, additives or ingredients they wanted...
Channel Fish will debut three value-added seafood products at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) 2026 Store Brands Marketplace, taking place Nov. 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.
The launch coincides with the family-owned seafood manufacturer’s 80th anniversary and highlights its continued focus on product development for retail and club store customers.
The new products are Mini Salmon Arepas, Chicken Fried Wild Alaska Sole Tenders and Jalapeño Popper Shrimp. All three will be featured in the...
A Prince Rupert, B.C., man has been fined $7,500 after being convicted of illegally possessing 10 Northern Abalone, an endangered marine species protected under Canada’s Species at Risk Act (SARA).
Caylin James Holland was convicted on Aug. 5, 2026, following an investigation launched after Metlakatla Fishery Guardians alerted Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to suspected illegal harvesting in nearby waters on Sept. 8, 2025.
The Guardians, who work closely with DFO Conservation and Protection fishery officers, suspected Northern Abalone were...
The Humboldt Current, off the coasts of Peru and Chile, is subject to permanent and seasonal upwelling. In this oceanographic process, deep, cold water rises to the surface and replaces the nutrient-depleted surface water. According to The Nature Conservancy, the area covers only 0.1% of the ocean's surface but provides up to 15% of the world's fish catch.
Over the past 10 years (2015–2025), Peruvian anchovy landings averaged 4,077,763 mt, according to the Peruvian Ministry of...
Umios said in a press release Monday that it has agreed to acquire High Liner Foods for CAD 27 per share (about USD $19.22), valuing the Canadian processor at roughly CAD 804 million (about USD 573 million). The companies expect the transaction to close in January 2027, in the fourth quarter of Umios’ fiscal year ending March 2027.
The deal pairs Umios’ marine resource access and global procurement network with High Liner Foods’ value‑added processing capabilities, established brands and retail and foodservice...
The Marine Stewardship Council has launched a prototype fishery financial model, giving banks and financiers insight into risk and resilience within the seafood sector. The model suggests a well-managed fishery — MSC-certified, that is — is better for the ocean and supports a more resilient long-term economic model, making it roughly twice as valuable as the same fishery that is not well-managed.
With over a third of fish stocks currently exploited at unsustainable levels, MSC says it’s even more important to “steer capital towards resilient...
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Shoppers are increasingly relying on deals, store brands and lower-priced retailers to manage grocery costs, even as wage growth slightly improves their purchasing power, according to the latest Acosta Group Affordability Tracker.
In August, just 53% of shoppers said they felt comfortable affording groceries and household essentials, down from 68% in January. Meanwhile, 26% said they felt uncomfortable with their ability to afford those necessities, up from 17% at the start of the year. The shift comes as consumers continue to contend with elevated...
More than 40% of consumers want to eat more seafood, but high prices remain a major obstacle. This finding comes from a survey on consumer and producer perceptions, recently released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), as reported by the Minato Shimbun.
The survey was conducted between November and December last year and gathered responses from 1,161 producer entities, 911 distribution and processing businesses, 807 retail businesses, and 1,000 consumers.
When asked what they prioritize when purchasing seafood (multiple...
IFF has identified 10 emerging consumer occasions that could help food and beverage manufacturers develop products for people using GLP-1 medications, as users rethink their eating habits and nutritional needs.
The company’s new report, GLP-1 Consumer Moments of Opportunity, examines how consumers are adapting food and beverage choices to different needs throughout the day, moving beyond reduced food intake to consider nutrition, convenience, flavor and enjoyment.
“What GLP-1 users need from food and beverage products depends on the moment, and those needs...
Thai Union has acquired US pet food and treat maker Pet Treat Holdings through its i-Tail subsidiary. The deal closed on October 22. Pet Treat Holdings owns Phelps Industries, so both companies now sit under Thai Union. The move is meant to expand the group's business in the United States.
PTH is a pet food maker. Its nature of business is manufacturing and distribution of pet food products and pet treats. PTH wholly owns Phelps Industries, LLC ("Phelps"), and both PTH and Phelps have consequently become indirect...
The seasonal shift in retail protein advertising is becoming more apparent as cooler weather settles across parts of the country and consumers turn to heartier meals.
While falling temperatures typically reduce grilling occasions, promotions on cuts like chops, ribs, and steaks continue to offer retailers opportunities to attract shoppers looking to extend the outdoor cooking season or stock up ahead of winter.
USDA retail feature data show continued promotional activity across the major protein categories, although advertising patterns and feature rates varied across the meat case.
Beef promotions held...
Thirty-five years after the Northern cod collapse in Canada, the stock has rebounded to become the largest Atlantic cod spawning stock in the world, now larger than the Barents Sea stock, according to Norwegian scientists at the Groundfish Forum. The Northern cod quota has risen from 18,000 tonnes to 59,000 tonnes in two years. The Forum projects Canadian and US cod landings of 65,000 tonnes in 2027, up from 30,000 tonnes in 2025. MSC certification of Northern cod is now...
Last week, three influential groups announced a new collaboration to protect whales and Dungeness crab gear while supporting California's Dungeness crab fishing fleet.
The partnership between the Marine Mammal Center, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA), and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) inked on October 22 is called the Dungeness Crab and Whale Conservation Collaborative. Supported by a three-year grant from the Clean Break Fund, the trio will bring together scientists, commercial fishing, and conservationists to protect whales and support a sustainable...
According to a report by the Minato Shimbun, the Food Marketing Research & Information Center, a Japanese research organization, recently released preliminary August production estimates for surimi products, showing a 6.7% increase from the same month last year to 27,695 tons. All product categories rose, led by the "other kamaboko" category—which includes crab-flavored kamaboko—up 8.6% to 7,909 tons.
Although "other kamaboko" recorded the second-highest growth rate among all categories, its production volume fell below the 8,000-ton mark, a level...
Hilton Food Group has proposed changes to the organizational structure of its Seachill site in Grimsby and has begun a consultation, per The Grocer. The proposal could cut up to 90 roles across frontline and office positions, or 9% of the site's workforce of around 1,000. All affected employees have been informed. The company said it will explore suitable alternative roles where available and will consider all feedback before making final decisions. The consultation is expected to conclude by the end of December...
Uber Technologies has partnered with Key Food Stores Co-Operative to offer grocery delivery from more than 300 member stores across the Northeast and Florida through the Uber Eats platform.
The partnership expands access to Key Food’s Family of Supermarkets, including Key Food, Food Universe, SuperFresh, The Food Emporium and Food Dynasty. Customers can order fresh produce, meat, seafood, pantry staples and household essentials through the Uber Eats app, with on-demand and scheduled delivery options.
“Key Food’s stores understand the neighborhoods they serve, and...
Six chefs from Master Chefs of Great Britain joined the Mowi Scotland team in September for the second Mowi Salmon Experience tour, following the first in 2025. The group toured the Inchmore Hatchery, the Scalpay farm, the Isle of Skye Smokehouse, the Mowi farms office in Fort William, and the Remote Operations Centre, where fish across the west coast are monitored remotely. The tour ended with a product demonstration by Mowi Consumer Products UK...
Last Friday, President Trump released a 33-page America First Seafood Strategy, a key directive under the President’s Executive Order Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness.
The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will execute the plan, which includes strategies to expand domestic seafood production, modernize infrastructure, improve market access for fishermen and processors, and ensure fair competition in domestic and global markets.
Five are identified as priorities:
Norway and Russia have agreed to increase their shared Northeast Arctic cod quota by 14% for 2027, setting the total allowable catch (TAC) at 325,000 metric tons as the stock shows early signs of recovery. The agreement, reached Oct. 23 following negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, also raises the haddock TAC by 18% and the Greenland halibut TAC by 11%. The beaked redfish quota will decline 3%, while capelin fishing will remain closed for another year.
“For the first time in six years, we...
