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Fri. Feb 6 2026

ANALYSIS: US Groundfish Imports Show November Gains but Yearly Deficits Keep Prices Firm

New York Man Charged in Snow Crab, Blueberries Heist After Allegedly Hacking Trucking Company Emails

Ecuador’s Aquaculture Leader Calls for US Trade Talks as India-US Deal Reshapes Shrimp Market

New Coalition Calls on Administration to Safeguard USMCA, Highlighting Ag and Seafood Stakes

Boston Sword & Tuna, Vikenco Settle Litigation, Confirm Ongoing Partnership

Surimi Producer Trans-Ocean Products Appoints Chris Cameron as President

Rabobank: Salmon Supply Growth to Stall, Tariffs, Trade Shifts to Drive Shrimp Volume

The Curse and the Blessing of Diverse Fisheries For Communities that Rim Alaska’s Bering Sea

John Williams Retires and Blake Price Steps In as Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance

BioMar Acquires Outstanding Shares in Ecuador, Maintaining Strategic Partnership

FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Prime Food's Dried Croaker Fish

Vaseline and Red Lobster Unite for Valentine's Day Kissing Booth Experience

Ecuador Wraps CEPA Negotiations with United Arab Emirates, Strengthening Trade and Investment

Patrick Keliher Named 2025 Captain David H. Hart Award Recipient

P.F. Chang's Unveils Limited-Time Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menu

Expana's Weekly Top 10: Key Market Drivers from Trade Developments to Seasonal Trends

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, February 6

White Castle Gears Up for Lent with its Return of Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers

Thu. Feb 5 2026

Expana’s 2026 Valentine’s Day Index: Lower Lobster Tail Prices Help Pull Meal Costs Down

ANALYSIS: China's Lobster Imports Hit Record High Amid Supplier Shift

Captain Fresh to Restart Indian Supply Chains as US-India Trade Deal Lowers Shrimp Tariff

US Market Challenges Push Norwegian Salmon Fillet Exports Down 37%, Poland and China Surge

StarKist Launches ‘Fuel Good, Feel Good’ Campaign Featuring Former Bachelorette, US Hockey Hero

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Salmon Production Grows 11.9% in 2025, With the Outlook Indicating Stability

FDA Warns Carolina Seafood Over HACCP Failures for Ready-to-Eat Crab, Shrimp Dips

Canada's Whalesafe Fishing Gear Protects Whales and Supports Coastal Economies

DHS, DOL Release 64,716 Supplemental H-2B Visas for 2026 to Aid Seafood Processing, Seasonal Labor

Newfoundland and Labrador to Close Boston Trade Office, Reallocates Outreach Homeward

Canada Unveils New Initiatives to Modernize Fisheries and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 5

Wed. Feb 4 2026

ANALYSIS: Tariff Aftershocks Could Redirect Shrimp Flows Between Ecuador, India, China

Importers Face Higher Duties as Commerce Completes 19th India Shrimp Review

Larry's Catch Secures Investment on Canadian Show Dragons' Den

Massachusetts Ethics Commission Approves Penalty After Harbormaster Had Employee Do His College Work

Darden Restaurants Outlines Strategic Changes for Bahama Breeze Banner

GAPP Embarks on its Strategic Push for Alaska Pollock in Global Markets with Indonesia Stop

Seafood Industry Set for Rapid Change in 2026 Led by Transformation Economy, Asian Growth, and Tech

EU Seafood Sectors Call for Urgent Corrections to Fisheries Control Regulation Implementation

Russia's 2025 Salmon Catch Up 100,000 Tons Year‑on‑Year

SalmonChile Elects Patricio Melero as President

Del Taco Brings Back Jumbo Shrimp Tacos for LTO with Lent on the Horizon

Georgia Senate Advances Bill for Transparent Seafood Labeling

The Retail Rundown: Game Weekend Sparks Grocery Rush

Nueva Pescanova Leads Way for Spain in Sustainability, According to World Benchmarking Alliance

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, February 4

Coastal Mississippi Welcomes 2026 With Wave of New Culinary, Hospitality, and Outdoor Experiences

Tue. Feb 3 2026

US-India Trade Deal Cuts Tariff to 18%, Signaling Boost for India's Shrimp Exports

Chilean Salmon Industry, US Ambassador Strengthen Strategic Trade Partnership

NPFMC Addresses Bering Sea Chum Salmon Bycatch in Groundfish Fisheries This Week

Milwaukee’s St. Paul Fish Co. Pays $56K to Settle FLSA Tip-Pooling Violations

C&S Wholesale Grocers and Sedano's Supermarkets Forge Strategic Supply Partnership

Russia Warns of Possible Bering Sea Pollock Catch Decline Amid Stock Concerns

University Researchers Uncover Hidden Toxin Risks During Nutrient-Starved Algal Blooms

Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bills to Combat IUU Fishing

Acme Smoked Fish Foundation Announces 2025 Seafood Industry Climate Award Recipients

Kroger's Winning Playbook for the Big Game, Top Picks and Big Savings

Grubhub's Big Game Commercial Debut Features George Clooney and Winter Savings

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, February 3

Mon. Feb 2 2026

FDA’s 2026 Human Foods Program to Advance Food Safety, Nutrition, and Seafood Import Oversight

Stone Crab and Lobster Price-Fixing Case: Florida Exec Avoids Prison

McDonald's Embraces Opulence with the Exclusive McNugget Caviar Kit

Gold Star Distribution Recalls Thousands of Products, Including Canned Fish and More Seafood

Japan: 2025 Fishery Product Exports Increased 41% in Volume, 22% in Value

Maruha Nichiro to Raise Home-Use Surimi Prices 2–7% Starting April 1, 2026

Wild Alaska Sole Association Pitches Fit With New US Dietary Guidelines

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, February 2

Angry Crab Shack's Mardi Gras Festival Brings Big Easy Spirit and Big Giving to Downtown Chandler

P.F. Chang's Welcomes its New CMO, Holly Smith

Ocean Prime Marks 20 Years with Expansion Plans, New Loyalty Program and Culinary Innovation

Fri. Jan 30 2026

What Time Would a Government Shutdown Begin? Deadline Looms Over Congress

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, January 30

Ocean Harvesters Urges ASMFC to Test ‘Gauntlet’ Theory Before Advancing Chesapeake Menhaden Limits

Panama High Court Gives Trump a Win Over Canal by Ousting Hong Kong Port Operator

Federal Court Dismisses Mowi Appeal, Upholds Discovery Islands Salmon Farming Ban

IFFO: Positive Trend for Global Marine Ingredients Production

GC Rieber VivoMega Renews Friend of the Sea Certification

SalMar Culls 1.4 Million Juveniles Following Mortality Incident

GBH News to Premiere New Podcast: Catching The Codfather

Hilton Foods Cautious on 2026 as Greek Smoked Salmon Export Ban to US Drags On

ANALYSIS: Pacific Halibut Hit Record Highs While Atlantic Maintains Seasonal Flow

ANALYSIS: Official US Shrimp Imports Reveal Product Mix Shift

US, South Korea End First Day of Talks Without Agreement After Trump Tariff Threat, Yonhap Says

Trump, Democrats Say Deal Reached to Avert Shutdown; Immigration Talks to Continue

Expana's Weekly Top 10: Key Developments in Weather, Trade, and Market Trends

Kura Sushi USA Partners with Sanrio for Hello Kitty Dining Experience Amid Growth

Koikoi Trading Recalls FU ZHOU FISH BALL for Undeclared Allergens

Thu. Jan 29 2026

Trump and Democrats Seek to Head Off Shutdown as Funding Bill Fails in Senate

US Trade Deficit Widens Despite Trump’s Tariffs

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, January 29

The Painstaking Reality of Turning Trump's Tariffs Into New US Exports

Ode Scores Milestone as Top Cod Supplier in Norway, Acquires 3 Farming Sites

GOMSO 1,000-Year JOTGAL Launches “Kkini-Kkini,” a Single-Serve Korean Fermented Seafood Brand

Coast Guard Halts Illegal Use of "Paper Captains" in WA-Based Tuna Fishing Operation

Baja Fresh Debuts Blackened Citrus Menu

GSMC 2026: Wells Fargo’s Jansen Says Supply Chain Healthy as Tariffs, Trade Shifts Force Adjustments

Norwegian Salmon Leader Mowi Launches Processing Facility to Serve Thailand Market

OPINION: Alaskans Will Become Collateral Damage if Legislature Intervenes in Fisheries Management

Indonesia Expands Seafood Export Access to Taiwan, South Korea

Free Training Aims to Help Restaurants, Retailers Comply With New Food Safety Rule

Octopus Glut Leaves South Devon Shellfish Industry ‘Decimated’

ANALYSIS: US Scallops See Higher Landings and Lower Fuel Costs, Yet Prices Remain Elevated

Clams Open Up for UGA MAREX Educational Program

Kings Infra Ventures Welcomes India–EU Trade Pact, Steps Up Global Expansion Plans

At World's Busiest Port, China's Unbalanced Economy Comes Into View

Russia Plans Major 2026 Catch Increases for Crab, Fish Species

Trans-Pacific Container Rates Becalmed in Eye of Trade Storm

Trump and Schumer Move Toward Possible Deal to Avert a Shutdown

Winter Storm Fern Tightens US Trucking Capacity, Prolonging Holiday Season Rate Surge

Explainer - Why Would the US Government Shut Down?

Wed. Jan 28 2026

Maersk Warns of Disruption From Severe Weather in Europe

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, January 28

2025 Survey: Pollock Biomass Down by 30%, Snow Crab Up by 51% in Eastern Bering Sea

California Reaches Settlement with PAFCO Over Prop 65 Violations in Seafood Products

Three Dead, Three Missing After Vessel Serving Salmones Austral Sinks in Chile

Kaldvik Appoint Interim CFO

Scallop Fishing Ban Lifts in North Queensland, but Southern Waters Remain Off Limits

A Shift for NOAA’s Surveys: From Science to Mining

US Judge Allows Massachusetts Offshore Wind Project to Resume Construction, Blocking Trump Pause

AG Sides With Vineyard Wind in Legal Fight

Certifications for Sustainable Seafood Still a Rarity in Japan

Chili’s Extends Growth Streak to 19 Quarters in Brinker’s Q2 Results

Canada Is Claiming Credit for Tackling Ghost Gear, Despite Scuttling Funding

Relief Fund for Victims of Portland, Maine, Wharf Fire to Close This Week

Trump Looms as Fear Creeps Into Canada-US Lobster Industry

Vietnam’s Seafood Exporters Face COA Delays in US Shipments

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Estimates Show Modest Gains in November and December

The Retail Rundown: Protein Movement Gains from Championship Game and Severe Weather

The Deflation Doom Loop Trapping China's Economy

Trump Says ‘We’ll Work Something Out With South Korea’ After Tariff Threat

Is a Cookie a Type of Candy? Supermarkets Have a New Food-Stamp Conundrum

BioMar Says it Delivered Solid 2025

Valentine’s Day Dining Trends Show Shift Beyond Romance According to OpenTable

China’s Fish Exports to Russia Reach Decade High in 2025

Tue. Jan 27 2026

ADF&G Predicts Strong Prince William Sound Pink Run, Average Copper River Sockeye

UPDATE: Amazon to Shut Down All Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Stores

US Fisheries Lead the Way in Sustainable Seafood with 90% MSC Certification

US Consumer Confidence Slumps in January to a Level Last Seen in 2014

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, January 27

Chilean Authorities Arrest Suspect in Salmon Theft Investigation

Captain D’s Expands US and UK Footprint With Gainesville and Maidstone Openings

Fearing China Clash, Japan Asks Fishermen to Avoid Flashpoint Islands

3 Virginia Bills Aim to Curb Industrial Menhaden Fishing

Securing Tomorrow’s Catch: Why SA Retailers are Investing in Sustainable Fishing

Union Pacific 4Q Profit Rises Despite Lower Volumes Weighing on Revenue

Beyond Meat Sued for Allegedly Concealing Need for Big Writedown

Person Reported Missing from Fishing Vessel at Stonington Town Dock Found Dead: Police

All at Sea; Whales Caught in the Middle of Conflicting Canadian, US Regulations

Sysco Delivers Solid Q2 Performance, Driven by Volume Growth and Margin Expansion, Raises Outlook

Keeping Birds Away from Oysters Could Help Farmers Balance Productivity and Ecology

EXPLAINER: Why Has President Trump Threatened to Raise US Tariffs on South Korea Again?

FACTBOX: Details of EU-India Trade Deal - Tariffs, Quotas and Market Access

GSMC 2026: Farmed Salmon Faces Growing China Demand as Buyers Adjust Sourcing

Maine's Elver Fishery Lottery Offers New Opportunities for the 2026 Season

ANALYSIS: Orange Roughy Outlook Constrained by Tightening Quotas and Whitefish Supply Pressure

Wetlands Are Warming as Fast as the Atmosphere. That’s Bad News for Salmon.

Mon. Jan 26 2026

Thailand Releases Endangered Leopard Sharks in Conservation Push

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, January 26

UPDATE: India, EU Wrap Up Talks for Landmark Trade Deal Amid Strained US Ties

IPHC Lowers Pacific Halibut Quota in Canada, Maintains Low Levels in US for 2026

Carney Announces GST Rebate Boost to Counter High Cost of Groceries

FAO Welcomes New Treaty on Safeguarding Marine Biological Diversity in International Waters

US’ Biggest Shrimp Supplier India, Rocked by Tariffs, Seeks New Markets

GSMC 2026: Sourcing Flexibility, Daypart Expansion Seen as Keys to Seafood Foodservice Resilience

Looking for Bait Substitute; Fishermen Want Replacement for Horseshoe Crabs

Testing Shows These New Orleans Area Restaurants Are Serving Authentic, Local Shrimp. See the List.

US, Canadian Lobster Fishermen Gather for ‘Cordial’ Conference Amid Volatile Trade Market

‘Lobster Lady’ of Maine, Whose Dedicated Following Includes Mark Hamill, Dies at 105

Years of Closures, Million in Losses: Oyester Farmers Stuck in Choppy Waters

Crews Respond to Fuel Spill, Rodent Threat From Vessel Grounded Off St. George Island

Bonney Steps Away From Alaska Groundfish Data Bank

Santa Cruz Seafood Company Behind Pescavore Tuna Jerky Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Kelli Valade Appointed President and CEO of Women's Foodservice Forum

Canada Respects Its Commitments Under USMCA, Carney Says

GSMC 2026: Keynote Barton Seaver Urges Industry to Own Seafood’s Positive Story

Japan's Frozen Cod Imports Plummets 80% in January-November Amid Sluggish Global Fishery

What’s Eating Canadian Consumers the Most? Try Grocery Prices

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Canada After Its China Deal

Tariffs Linger Over Earnings, Even as Companies Get Used to Them

Red Robin Delivers Dine-In Flavor at Drive-Thru Prices with New Big YUMMM Deals Menu

Fri. Jan 23 2026

Judge Rejects DoorDash, Uber Bid to Block New York City Tipping Laws

Diversify Your Fish Basket to Woo New Markets: From Rohu, Catla to Scampi, Tilapia, Pangasius

Coast Guard Rescues 2 People Near Kodiak, Alaska

A European Green Crab Invasion

Can Tho Tightens Monitoring, Supports Fishermen to Prevent IUU Fishing

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, January 23

Expana's Weekly Top 10: Stories Making Waves Across Global Markets

GSMC 2026: NFI General Counsel DeHaan Unpacks Seafood Tariff Policy Overhaul

Nova Scotia: Tougher Penalties to Combat Illegal Fisheries Activities

Chinese Tariff Relief Offers Temporary Respite for Canadian Lobster Exporters

Longtime Educator Announces Campaign for Alaska's US House Seat

Visa System Broken for Fishing Workers, FLEX Report Finds

Tens of Thousands of Canadian Marine Animals Killed or Maimed by 'Ghost Gear'

Kennedy Is Promoting Steak and Whole Milk. Should I Change How I Eat?

Canada Retail Sales Pull Back After Rise in November

GSMC 2026: Whitefish Panel Discusses Reshuffling Supply Amid Cod Decline, Growing Pollock Momentum

Port of Los Angeles Tops 10M Containers for Third Time

Work Could Start this Summer on Stalled Green River Fish Project

GSMC 2026: Datassential Reports Sharp Fall of Seafood LTOs as Chains Reframe Promotions

EU to Suspend €93 Billion Retaliatory Trade Package Against US for Six Months

Jones Scraps Marlin Bycatch Plan but Wider Battle Looms

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January 29, 2019

Lobsterfest is Back at Red Lobster With New Menu Items

Red Lobster welcomes back its annual Lobsterfest event, featuring the largest selection of lobster dishes available all year. For a limited time, guests can choose from exciting options including NEW! Lobster in Paradise featuring a crispy coconut Maine lobster tail, as well as classic favorites, like the Lobster Lover's Dream, this year featuring a butter-poached Maine lobster tail alongside a roasted rock lobster tail and lobster and shrimp linguini, according to a company statement.

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Lobsterfest is Back at Red Lobster With New Menu Items

Red Lobster welcomes back its annual Lobsterfest event, featuring the largest selection of lobster dishes available all year. For a limited time, guests can choose from exciting options including NEW! Lobster in Paradise featuring a crispy coconut Maine lobster tail, as well as classic favorites, like the Lobster Lover's Dream, this year featuring a butter-poached Maine lobster tail alongside a roasted rock lobster tail and lobster and shrimp linguini, according to a company statement.

"Lobsterfest is one of our guests' favorite events because there are so many different ...

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ANALYSIS: US Groundfish Imports Show November Gains but Yearly Deficits Keep Prices Firm

November import data reveals a groundfish market marked by uneven month-over-month gains and persistent structural supply constraints. While cod and pollock experienced monthly increases in shipments, year-to-date volumes remain significantly lower than 2024, reinforcing upward price momentum in twice-frozen Atlantic and Pacific cod loins...

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New York Man Charged in Snow Crab, Blueberries Heist After Allegedly Hacking Trucking Company Emails

A New York man was arrested and charged with allegedly hacking into the email accounts of trucking companies and using them to book cargo shipments containing snow crab, blueberries, and designer cologne and selling them for profit

Romoy Forbes, a Jamaican National residing in Deer Park, NY, was charged with interstate transportation of stolen goods and conspiracy to commit that offense, according to the US Attorney's Office of the District of Massachusetts. He was arrested in Long Island, NY and...

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Ecuador Pushes US Negotiations Amid Potential Shrimp Shift Back to India After Tariff Cut

Following the recent India-US trade agreement lowering shrimp tariffs, Jose Antonio Camposano, head of Ecuador's National Aquaculture Chamber, urged renewed trade negotiations with the US to safeguard the country's position in its top shrimp export market.

“This is crucial for shrimp, which accounts for 30% of our non-oil exports to that market. Taking full advantage of all negotiation opportunities is key to consolidating and expanding the space gained in that strategic destination,” Camposano wrote on social media platform X on February 2...

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New Coalition Calls on Administration to Safeguard USMCA, Highlighting Ag and Seafood Stakes

The Agricultural Coalition for USMCA, backed by 40 farm and agricultural groups, launched today with a new website and an ad blitz in Washington DC as it pushes to defend and strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the Trump administration's July 2026 review.

The new coalition aims to highlight the USMCA's critical importance to the US farm economy and to call for its renewal with ag-targeted improvements.

“USMCA is one of President Trump’s...

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Surimi Producer Trans-Ocean Products Appoints Chris Cameron as President

Trans-Oceans Products, a US-based surimi producer, announced the appointment of Chris Cameron as its new President.

Cameron assumed the role of head of the firm, which is owned by the Japanese seafood giant Maruha Nichiro, on January 1, 2026. Cameron succeeds Murry Park, who served as President and CEO of the company since 2014.

"I'm honored to step into the role of President and build on the strong foundation that has made Trans-Ocean a leader in the surimi seafood category," said Cameron...

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The Curse and the Blessing of Diverse Fisheries For Communities that Rim Alaska’s Bering Sea

In Anchorage this week and next, the federal, state, and local fisheries managers, industry stakeholders, and scientists are addressing ways to reduce chum salmon bycatch in the Bering Sea trawl fishery. Hundreds of miles away in communities that rim the Bering Sea from Bethel to Nome, and along the two river systems that feed the Bering Sea, the Yukon and Kuskokwim, residents are also grappling with chum bycatch off their shores, and how much it may be impacting the disappearance of chum from the rivers...

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BioMar Acquires Outstanding Shares in Ecuador, Maintaining Strategic Partnership

BioMar announced todayits purchase of the remaining 30% stake in BioMar Ecuador and its expansion of 2026 production capacity from 300,000 tonnes to 410,000 tonnes.

Following a successful partnership that quadrupled the company's feed volumes from 2019 to 2024, BioMar and the Lanec family have agreed to transfer full ownership of the company to BioMar.

“It has been an incredible journey together with Lanec,” said Carlos Diaz, CEO, BioMar Group. “We were new to the Ecuadorian world of shrimp when entering the joint venture, and Lanec has...

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Vaseline and Red Lobster Unite for Valentine's Day Kissing Booth Experience

This Valentine's Day, an unexpected partnership is making its debut.

Vaseline and Red Lobster are teaming up to introduce the Vaseline® x Red Lobster Kissing Booth.

Though the collaboration might seem surprising at first, it's grounded in a timeless Valentine's Day truth. Red Lobster has long been a favorite for romantic evenings, celebrated for its indulgent dishes and intimate atmosphere.

Conversely, Vaseline® Limited Edition Valentine's Day Lip Therapy® is the perfect companion when those special moments lead to a...

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Patrick Keliher Named 2025 Captain David H. Hart Award Recipient

At its Winter Meeting in Arlington, Virginia, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) presented Patrick Keliher, former Commissioner with the Maine Department of Marine Resources (ME DMR), the Captain David H. Hart Award for 2025 for his longstanding contributions to and exceptional leadership towards the sustainable management of marine resources along the Eastern Seaboard...

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Expana’s 2026 Valentine’s Day Index: Lower Lobster Tail Prices Help Pull Meal Costs Down

Expana’s US Valentine’s Day Index is live — and the big story for dinner tables is lobster. The Valentine’s Meal Index (beef tenderloin, lobster tail, potatoes) fell 7.8% year over year and 10.4% month over month, driven largely by softer lobster tail and potato prices.

For frozen North American lobster tails (5–6 oz, EBP), the year-to-date average sits near $19.50/lb, about 18% below the same period last year and well under the five-year seasonal average...

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Captain Fresh to Restart Indian Supply Chains as US-India Trade Deal Lowers Shrimp Tariff

The CEO of the India-based seafood giant Captain Fresh said the company would shift most of its sourcing back to India following its recent trade deal with the United States, according to an interview with The Times of India.

Captain Fresh founder and CEO Utham Gowda told the publication that the company has already agreed with its Indian suppliers to resume manufacturing as soon as possible. Gowda added that before the massive 50% tariff on India, the company sourced two-thirds of its products...

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ANALYSIS: Norwegian Salmon Production Grows 11.9% in 2025, With the Outlook Indicating Stability

The Norwegian Atlantic salmon production closed 2025 with a harvest volume increase of 11.9% year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (Figure 1). Biomass in seawater declined slightly from December 2024 levels, falling 0.7%. This stable biomass suggests that salmon supply in 2026 may follow a similar trend to 2025...

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FDA Warns Carolina Seafood Over HACCP Failures for Ready-to-Eat Crab, Shrimp Dips

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Carolina Seafood Inc., owner Rutledge Leland III, following an April 29–May 2, 2025, inspection that found significant violations of the seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulation (21 C.F.R. Part 123). The letter was issued on August 21, 2025, and posted on the FDA's website on Tuesday.

The FDA says revised, undated HACCP plans submitted by the McClellanville, S.C., processor for its ready-to-eat (RTE) crab dip and shrimp dip...

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DHS, DOL Release 64,716 Supplemental H-2B Visas for 2026 to Aid Seafood Processing, Seasonal Labor

The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Labor (DOL) have announced the release of up to 64,716 supplemental H‑2B visas for fiscal year 2026, in addition to the statutory annual cap of 66,000. The time‑limited authority, detailed in a Feb. 3 Federal Register notice, addresses widespread seasonal labor shortages across industries, including seafood processing, hospitality, landscaping, and construction.

The move comes after a bipartisan request led by Senators Angus King (I‑ME) and Mike Rounds (R‑SD)...

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Canada Unveils New Initiatives to Modernize Fisheries and Reduce Regulatory Burdens

Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced Feb. 4 a series of policy initiatives aimed at strengthening Canada’s fisheries while reducing regulatory burden for harvesters.

The measures are intended to modernize fisheries management, improve efficiency, and ensure regulations better reflect real-world fishing operations, while continuing to protect the health and safety of Canadians, the environment, and the long-term sustainability of fish stocks.

"Fishing is more than just an economic driver for rural, coastal, and Indigenous communities...

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Importers Face Higher Duties as Commerce Completes 19th India Shrimp Review

The US Department of Commerce has released the final results of its 19th administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India, setting company-specific and review-wide dumping margins for imports entered between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024.

Commerce determined a weighted-average dumping margin of 5.08% for Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited. The Devi Group, Devi Fisheries Limited, Satya Seafoods Private Limited, Usha Seafoods and Devi Aquatech Private Limited received a 2.71% margin...

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Massachusetts Ethics Commission Approves Penalty After Harbormaster Had Employee Do His College Work

Former Gloucester Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro Jr. paid a $15,000 civil penalty and $1,200 in restitution for violating a conflict of interest law.

Ciarametaro had a subordinate city employee complete his Endicott College coursework, which he submitted as his own while working toward a bachelor's degree.

The State Ethics Commission approved a Disposition Agreement under which Ciarametaro admitted to the violations and waived his right to a public hearing and agreed to pay the aforementioned penalties to the City of Gloucester for work time spent on...

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Boston Sword & Tuna, Vikenco Settle Litigation, Confirm Ongoing Partnership

Boston Sword & Tuna (BST) resolved its litigation against the Norwegian salmon company Vikenco AS, the companies announced in a joint statement on February 5.

The resolution will see the long-standing partnership between the two firms remain in place. The settlement will resolve all claims between the parties, with no admissions of liability or wrongdoing by either party.

In April 2025, BST and its parent company, Fortune International, filed a lawsuit against a former employee and Vikenco North America.

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Rabobank: Salmon Supply Growth to Stall, Tariffs, Trade Shifts to Drive Shrimp Volume

Resilient consumer demand is keeping prices firm across major aquaculture species as 2026 gets underway, even with constrained supply, shifting trade flows, and geopolitical uncertainty continuing to test seafood markets around the world, according to Rabobank’s latest Global Aquaculture Update.

“While inflation has eased in major economies, supporting demand, the industry still faces headwinds from macroeconomic uncertainty, evolving tariff regimes, and climate‑related pressures,” said Novel Sharma, Seafood analyst at RaboResearch.

Farmed salmon input is expected to largely stall in 2026, with a potential...

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John Williams Retires and Blake Price Steps In as Director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance

The Southern Shrimp Alliance announced changes in leadership earlier this week with the retirement of long-time executive director John Williams and the appointment of former Deputy Director Blake Price. Williams has agreed to act in an advisory capacity through June to ensure a smooth transition.

Williams is leaving a transformed Southern Shrimp Alliance. From the outset, serving first as secretary and then quickly moving into the role of Executive Director, Williams tackled issues head-on while building relationships with government officials, fishermen, scientists...

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FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Prime Food's Dried Croaker Fish

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary recall from Prime Food Processing for its Dried Croaker Fish product.

The items were not adequately eviscerated prior to packing, as required by the FDA and poses a significant health risk as fish which aren't properly eviscerated may retain internal organs that can harbor harmful bacteria or toxins.

The issue was determined during routine testing by the New York Department of Agriculture. A subsequent investigation determined that the problem originated from an...

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Ecuador Wraps CEPA Negotiations with United Arab Emirates, Strengthening Trade and Investment

The Government of Ecuador, led by President Daniel Noboa, announced the technical closure of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the United Arab Emirates, consolidating a strategic step for strengthening foreign trade, diversifying markets, and attracting investment to the country.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Production, Foreign Trade and Investments, Luis Alberto Jaramillo, together with the Minister of State for Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, within the framework of the World Government...

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P.F. Chang's Unveils Limited-Time Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menu

P.F. Chang's is embracing the spirit of love with a special Valentine's Day offering, a limited-time prix fixe menu available from February 12 through February 16 at participating locations nationwide.

For $89.99, guests can savor a five-course dinner for two, combining P.F. Chang's beloved classics with exciting new dishes. (Note: Pricing at New York City's Union Square and Honolulu, HI locations is set at $99.99).

"P.F. Chang's is a place where great food sets the tone for a...

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ANALYSIS: China's Lobster Imports Hit Record High Amid Supplier Shift

Since lobster imports began gaining momentum in China in 2017, Chinese consumers have increasingly embraced this high-end seafood, appreciating its delicate taste and juicy flesh. According to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), lobster imports (all species combined) reached a record volume of 69,774 metric tonnes in 2025. This marks a 14.7% increase over 2024 and a substantial 61.6% rise from the low point of 43,185 metric tonnes recorded during the coronavirus crisis in 2021...

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US Market Challenges Push Norwegian Salmon Fillet Exports Down 37%, Poland and China Surge

Norwegian seafood exports fell 3% in value at the start of 2026 compared to January last year, as the US market faced “unpredictable tariffs,” a weaker dollar, and rising competition, the Norwegian Seafood Council reports. CEO Christian Chramer pointed to lower salmon prices, reduced quotas for several wild species, and challenging market access as key factors behind the decline.

At this point last year, the US was the largest single market for Norwegian seafood. Today, the value of exports destined for the US has declined...

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StarKist Launches ‘Fuel Good, Feel Good’ Campaign Featuring Former Bachelorette, US Hockey Hero

Staple US seafood brand StarKist launched its latest campaign, ‘Fuel Good, Feel Good,’ which is designed to show how fueling up with protein helps consumers accomplish their everyday goals, both big and small.

To bring its new campaign to life, StarKist partnered with a group of creators who will showcase how StarKist’s ready-to-eat products support energy and help people feel good. Partners include former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin, Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson, and former US Olympic hockey hero TJ Oshie...

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Canada's Whalesafe Fishing Gear Protects Whales and Supports Coastal Economies

Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson launched the country’s new Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy – a five-year plan to help protect whales and promote sustainable fisheries.

Harvesters and fishery stakeholders share Canada’s oceans with many whale species, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale, which is vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to supporting prosperous fisheries that coexist with healthy whale populations.

Whalesafe gear falls into two general categories:

On-demand gear...

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Newfoundland and Labrador to Close Boston Trade Office, Reallocates Outreach Homeward

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced it will close its Boston trade office as part of a fiscal‑management and economic‑development shift, a move that will save the province roughly $1 million a year.

The province says international business development will be consolidated and managed from St. John’s by the Departments of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development; Energy and Mines; Fisheries and Aquaculture; and the Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat. Officials stressed that longstanding ties with New England partners will be maintained, but future outreach...

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ANALYSIS: Tariff Aftershocks Could Redirect Shrimp Flows Between Ecuador, India, China

The immediate impact of the new trade deal between the US and India is likely to be a near-term increase in Farmgate prices in India. Prices in India and Indonesia have been trending up moderately, while Ecuador's remain lower (Gabriel Luna's updated prices will be released soon). It is reasonable to expect a meaningful portion of US demand currently satisfied by Ecuador to shift back to India, particularly for peeled product...

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Larry's Catch Secures Investment on Canadian Show Dragons' Den

"Dragons' Den" is a television program in which aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas and models to a panel of Canadian business moguls, similar to the US hit show "Shark Tank."

On January 22, 2026, Larry's Catch debuted on the show, presenting its vision to make premium, wild-caught, and sustainable Canadian seafood accessible to households nationwide. After sharing their compelling mission and support for Canadian fishing families, co-founders Glen Creaser, James Quinn, and Javier Mejorada received offers from three Dragons.

"Pitching on Dragons'...

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