Sea Lice Outbreak Strikes Mowi Newfoundland Farms Again, 470,000 Fish Die 

Salmon farming giant Mowi, and its Mowi Canada East arm, said that it lost another 470,000 fish due to sea lice infestations in Newfoundland and Canada, roughly a month after the company reported a similar sized die-off at other farms in the province. 

Mowi Canada East’s Friar Cove and Chaleur Bay farms were impacted by the die-offs. According to notices published on the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association’s online portal for public reporting of fish health issues, Friar Cove saw 236,569 fish...

Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Recalled as Listeria Linked to Pre-Cooked Pasta Outbreak Grows 

Demers Food Group recalled select Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini products as part of a larger Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta, according to a notice published on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. 

The larger recall was initiated on September 30, with the supplier of the impacted pasta, Nate’s Fine Foods expanded its recall of pre-cooked pasta which included fettucine, linguine, and farfalle (bowtie) after a sample of posted tested by FreshRealm tested positive for...

Maine Eel Producer American Unagi Enters Bankruptcy to Seek Restructuring and Possible Sale 

Maine-based eel producer, American Unagi, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine on September 29. 

Sara Rademaker, American Unagi founder and CEO, told RASTech Magazine that the decision was made to “preserve the value of the business while it looks to transition to new ownership.” 

“We’ve obtained financing and the Chapter 11 process will allow us to realign our financial structure with the strong operational foundation we’ve built, giving the company the opportunity to attract new...

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2025 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report 

The 2025 Aquaculture Accomplishments Report reads like an update of what’s going on with aquaculture in Alaska, plus some progress on tools being designed to help aquaculureists in the far north survive. It highlights the growth of the aquaculture industry in Alaska and provides details about local, state, and federal efforts aimed at supporting this important maritime industry.

Currently, at least 70 percent of the seafood Americans eat comes from other countries, and over half of that is farm-raised. Produced responsibly, as it is here in the United States...

Chilean Salmon Trade Group Works With Authorities to Avert Russia Seafood Export Clash

Consejo del Salmón, a salmon trade association, has begun working with both Chilean and international authorities to resolve export challenges threatening seafood shipments to Russia. The move follows a warning from Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) to Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) last month regarding several regulatory violations.

Russia has stated that, unless the issues are addressed, it will restrict Chilean seafood imports starting September 20. The trade group highlighted the potential impact, noting that Russia is Chile's fourth-largest destination...

DoorDash Announces New Innovations With Delivery Robots and App Enhancements

DoorDash has recently made headlines with innovative strategies connecting customers to local retail, food, and beverages.

Its mission, as stated on its website, is "to empower and grow local economies by opening doors that connect us to each other. When you order something you need, local merchants get business, and Dashers get paid."

The company continues to look for ways on pressing the dial in service, while elevating its features. It recently announced the launch of the DoorDash Dot- a fully electric, autonomous delivery robot...

Expana Unveils New Unified Platform Transforming Global Food Market Data Into Strategic Intelligence

Expana, the world’s largest agri-food-focused Price Reporting Agency (PRA), launches a modern integrated platform that combines trusted pricing data with AI-enhanced cost models and personalized insights.

Built on the legacy of Urner Barry, Mintec, Feedinfo, Tropical Research Services (TRS) and Stratégie Grains, Expana unites 200+ years of expertise into a modern hub. The platform delivers a comprehensive food commodity database and actionable intelligence for volatile markets.

Expana is supported by IOSCO-assured pricing, predictive analytics, cost modeling and expert analysis.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Welcomes Atlantic Cod to Sustainability Program

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced that it will add Atlantic cod to its program in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The decision followed a 30-day stakeholder consultation period that garnered feedback and input from numerous stakeholders, including producers of the species.

Chris Ninnes, ASC CEO, said, “The certification of Atlantic cod marks an important milestone for ASC, demonstrating our ability to respond quickly to market demand for new species.

“Demand for ASC certified Atlantic cod is growing among both farmers and retailers...

Port of LA Seeks Proposals for New Pier 500 Container Terminal

The Port of Los Angeles has announced its search for proposals from parties interested in the pre-development of Pier 500, a project designed to boost cargo efficiency and accommodate larger, next-generation cargo ships. This development comes after decades of efforts to increase capacity amid rising demand at one of the United States' busiest ports.

The proposed site for Pier 500 spans 200 acres and will feature two berths and approximately 3,000 linear feet of new wharf. Situated at the southern tip of...

Sea Port Products Adds to Recalls Linked to Radioactive Contamination in Indonesian Shrimp 

Sea Port Products Corp., of Kirkland, Washington recalled “very small volumes” to retailers in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington State and American Samoa, over Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination concerns.  

The recall notice published on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, stated that a limited amount of Sea Port brand bagged Frozen Raw Easy Peel White Shrimp Jumbo size 16/20 count/lb was distributed to small retailers in the aforementioned location. 

Here’s a breakdown of the impacted products...

QSR Firms McDonald’s and Little Caesars Highlight Plans for Resilience – Agri-Food Americas 2025

Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures are testing the resilience of some of the leading names in the US Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) sector, even as McDonald’s Corp and Little Caesars Enterprises press ahead with expansion plans and menu tweaks.   

On the sidelines of the recent Agri-Food Americas 2025 conference in Chicago, McDonald’s and Little Caesars executives both informed Expana that the current demand environment is significantly marked by volatility in traffic patterns and shifting consumer preferences. To mitigate risk with such trends

Salmon Bycatch Reduction Efforts Use AI in Bering Sea Pollock Fishery

Meet YOLOv11, a model used to detect and identify salmon bycatch in the pollock trawl fishery in the Bering Sea. YOLOv11, which stands for You Only Look Once, version 11, was highly accurate and accomplished it more quickly than humans can.

Scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center customized it to detect and identify both pollock and salmon in fishing nets. This allows scientists to semi-automate the video review process used to evaluate the effectiveness of bycatch reduction devices. They can also observe fish behavior to improve...

October Is the Time to Enjoy Fish and Seafood During the 6th Annual National Pescatarian Month

Not only is October an excellent time of year to eat fish, seafood and vegetables, it's also the sixth annual National Pescatarian Month. The month-long celebration applauds those who have adopted a healthy pescatarian diet and lifestyle, and it encourages everyone to make room on their plates for more fish and seafood.

"I love showing people how delicious and versatile a seafood-centric diet can be," said Chef Barton Seaver, one of the world's leading sustainable seafood experts and...

ANALYSIS: Spain Remains Europe’s Shrimp Hub as Ecuador Reclaims Lead and Argentina Slips

As of this year, Spain—the largest shrimp-importing market in Europe—has brought in 100,774 metric tons of warm water shrimp, valued at €646.9 million. This represents a year-on-year increase of 6.4% in volume and 8.2% in value, reflecting both steady demand and moderate price growth.

Ecuador, which saw a rapid surge in exports between 2020 and 2022, temporarily lost its lead to Argentina last year...

Trump Claims He Will Meet With Lula; No Date Yet

On Tuesday in New York, US President Trump gave remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, via the White House live stream. At the end of his remarks, Trump began speaking about tariffs--disclosing that he'd be meeting with Brazilian President Lula in the coming week(s).

"Brazil now faces major tariffs in response to its unprecedented efforts to interfere in the rights and freedoms of our American citizens and others," started Trump who alluded to the conviction of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro and about unfair trade between the US and Brazil...

Europêche Warns Against Influx of Thai Tuna Following US Tariff Increase; Calls for FTA Exclusion

Starting on September 29, the European Commission will kick off a new round of negotiations on the draft free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union and Thailand. According to the European Commission, tuna production is one of Thailand’s priorities on the Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the EU[1]. The United States’ decision to increase tariffs for Thailand will likely increase this interest for the European market. Europêche, the leading representative body for the fishing industry in Europe, calls for the exclusion of tuna products from this agreement...