Fri. Feb 7 2025
Lawmakers Sound Alarm as Musk's 'DOGE' Enter NOAA Offices
US Becomes Largest Market for Norwegian Seafood Exports in January Amid Tariff Talks
Seafood Nutrition Partnership Appoints New Chair, Vice Chair of Board of Directors
Bristol Seafood Names Bri Warner as VP of Marketing and Strategy
LDWF Investigates Saltwater Fish Kills Along Louisiana Coast Following Recent Freeze
AKVA Group Signs Contract with Cermaq Chile to Build Los Lagos Smolt Facility
Americold to Build a Cold Storage Facility in Port Saint John, Canada
Watch Out for Food and Beverage Companies with Big Game Commercials
Captain D’s Expands into Maryland and Texas
2025 Awards Announced for Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation
Innovasea Introduces New Seabream Algorithm for Biomass Solution
Government of Canada Invests $25M in Port Infrastructure for Atlantic Canada
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, February 7
Swedish Scientists Find Way to Remove Mercury From Canned Tuna While on the Shelf
Thu. Feb 6 2025
US Agricultural Workforce on High Alert Amid Immigration Crackdown
New Orleans Restaurants Adjust to Oyster Recall as Big Game Approaches
ASC Blasts Norway’s Surcharge on Certified Salmon in Latest Aquaculture Tax Proposal
Shrimp Farmers in India Cite Struggles as Vannamei Seed Prices Rise
Nova Scotia Seafood Sector Embarks on Trade Mission to Europe Amid Stalled Tariffs
Government of Canada Invests $109M in Marine Safety, Supports Indigenous Communities
Canadian Meat and Seafood Subscription Company truLOCAL Offers 25% off Products During Tariff Pause
Japan’s 2024 Fishery Product Imports Up Slightly by 1% at 2.09 Million MT
Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 6
Wed. Feb 5 2025
Trump Nominates Neil Jacobs to Lead NOAA
Lobster Size Rule Reversed: Industry Concerns Prompt ASMFC to Repeal Gauge Increase
Russia Sets 20-Year Record for Pollock Consumption
Body Recovered from Sunken Scallop Boat Off Maine Coast Was Father Chester Barrett
Starkist Appoints Eunhong (Edward) Min as New CEO
Grieg Seafood Names Magnus Johannesen as New CFO
Supreme Crab and Seafood, Inc. Appoints Alyssa Chowdhury as Manager of Brand Assurance
Red Lobster Engages Middle School Students with New Ocean Sustainability Challenge
Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, February 5
Tue. Feb 4 2025
Trudeau: Trump Will Pause Tariffs on Canada for 30 Days
What Trump Tariffs Mean for Food and Agriculture Trade
New Bedford Mayor Pushes to Repeal ASMFC’s Lobster Catch Size Restrictions
Commerce Nominee Lutnick Pledges to Keep NOAA Intact
Genetic Testing Uncovers Shrimp Fraud in New Orleans Before Super Bowl LIX
Japan: 88% of Supermarkets and Consumer Co-ops Raise Surimi Product Prices
The California Hatcheries That Are Helping Oysters Pass the Acid Test
Atlantic Sapphire to Rent-Out Danish Facility; Feed Costs Impacted by Trump’s Tariffs
Steakholder Foods Shares Letter from CEO Arik Kaufman
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, February 4
Mon. Feb 3 2025
The Winding Glass: Importers to Face $79 Million in Fresh Seafood Taxes Over the Next 90 Days
Trump Slaps Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China: Seafood Industry Braces for Impact, Latest Updates
ANALYSIS: 2025 Copper River Sockeye; Projected Strong Returns, Timing Key for Pricing
Captain Fresh Secures $29M as It Prepares for 2025 IPO
Volunteer Divers Recover Body from Sunken Scallop Boat Off Maine Coast
IPHC Cuts Pacific Halibut Catch Limits By More than 15% Coastwide for 2025
New Data Shows Trudeau Policies Weakened Canadian Aquaculture Volume by 27%
Willcom and Sanyo Foods to Fully Launch Oyster Business in Vietnam, Aiming a 100 MT Production
Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, February 3
Report Finds More Than 90% of Shoppers Now Purchase Groceries Both In-Store and Online
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Lawmakers Sound Alarm as Musk's 'DOGE' Enter NOAA Offices

A pair of US lawmakers claimed that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has unlawfully gained access to the federal government and now has the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in its sights.
In a joint statement, US House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Science, Space, and Technology Committee Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) said that DOGE has reached NOAA and is “wreaking havoc on the scientific and regulatory systems that protect American families’ safety and jobs...
Full Story »US Becomes Largest Market for Norwegian Seafood Exports in January Amid Tariff Talks

The US was the largest market for Norwegian seafood exports in January 2025 on a value basis. The Norwegian Seafood Council said the country exported NOK 1.5 billion ($133.7 million), accounting for 9.7% of total exports.
“Even though President Donald Trump has talked a lot about increased tariffs for his trading partners, we note that January was a historic month for Norwegian seafood exports to the US. Never has Norway exported fish and shellfish worth as much to the US market as we did in January...
Full Story »Seafood Nutrition Partnership Appoints New Chair, Vice Chair of Board of Directors

The Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) announced Jason Driskill, vice president of seafood for retailer H-E-B, has been appointed as the new chair of the SNP’s Board of Directors.
Driskill oversees procurement, merchandising, marketing, and sustainability for fresh and frozen seafood, along with sushi, at all H-E-B Texas stores.
The SNP noted Driskill’s work with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) to make responsible sourcing choices. Before his time at H-E-B, Driskill led Texas operations for Pacific Seafood.
Full Story »Bristol Seafood Names Bri Warner as VP of Marketing and Strategy

Bristol Seafood announced that Briana Warner has joined the company as Vice President – Marketing & Strategy.
"Since developing our chef-inspired My Fish Dish line of value-added products in 2019, Bristol has continued to innovate with the launch of Seafood Singles packaged for convenience, Cedar Plank developed for the grill, and Grab & Go," said Iréne Moon, Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing at Bristol. "Today, shoppers can enjoy our products in over 3,800 stores throughout the United States. I’m excited to have Briana, a true driver...
Full Story »LDWF Investigates Saltwater Fish Kills Along Louisiana Coast Following Recent Freeze
Earlier this week, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) released a bulletin regarding recent reports of saltwater fish kills along Louisiana’s coast.
The announcement comes after coastal water temperatures fell below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby reaching critical temperatures for saltwater fish species in the area like spotted seatrout, red drum, black drum, and sheepshead.
The conditions lasted for several days, and numerous reports of fish kills have been observed and documented.
On January 24, 2025, LDWF field biologists began their coastal water investigation. Those efforts are still...
Full Story »Americold to Build a Cold Storage Facility in Port Saint John, Canada

Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, real estate, and value-added services focused on the ownership, operation, acquisition, and development of temperature-controlled warehouses, today announced plans to develop its first Import-Export Hub in Canada at Port Saint John in New Brunswick. This facility will be the first-of-its-kind globally to bring together Americold warehouse solutions with the maritime logistics capabilities of DP World and the rail logistics solutions of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) (NYSE:CP) (CPKC)...
Full Story »Captain D’s Expands into Maryland and Texas
On February 5, American fast-casual seafood restaurant Captain D’s announced its expansion into Maryland and Texas.
Over the next seven years, Captain D’s will develop five new restaurants in Prince George County, Maryland. This marks the company’s expansion into the Northeast and its 24th state, thus building on more than 530 existing locations.
To achieve its Maryland development, Captain D’s is partnering with Shahid Raza and Ahmed Fawad, who represent an experienced team already operating successful restaurants and franchise businesses in New York, Maryland and Virginia Beach.
For Captain D’s Texas expansion...
Full Story »Innovasea Introduces New Seabream Algorithm for Biomass Solution

Innovasea, a global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, announced today the first commercially available seabream algorithm for biomass estimation.
This algorithm, part of Innovasea’s AI-powered biomass solution, BiomassPro, was rigorously tested and proven to deliver over 95% accuracy in real-time with gilthead seabream weight estimations for Aquafrais Cannes. Located off the coast of France, Aquafrais Cannes has been a leader in French aquaculture for over 35 years, advancing sustainable methods for growing high-quality seabream and sea bass...
Full Story »US Agricultural Workforce on High Alert Amid Immigration Crackdown

The US agricultural workforce is on edge due to fears of potential raids by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a renewed focus on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. According to data from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Economic Research Service (ERS), 42% of crop farmworkers lacked legal work authorization in the U.S. between 2020 and 2022. With the agricultural sector heavily reliant on immigrant labor, the possibility of stricter enforcement has sparked widespread concern across the industry.
Farmworkers' concerns have made national headlines, including...
Full Story »ASC Blasts Norway’s Surcharge on Certified Salmon in Latest Aquaculture Tax Proposal

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) raised concerns about the latest version of Norway’s aquaculture tax, which could see ASC-certified fish subject to a NOK 2.00 per kg surcharge.
ASC CEO Chris Ninnes wrote a letter to Norway’s Ministry of Finance raising concerns about the proposed resource rent tax on Norwegian salmon, trout, and rainbow trout. ASC said it was not informed of the details of the proposed tax, and nothing has been made public, so it had to rely on a newsletter report published...
Full Story »Nova Scotia Seafood Sector Embarks on Trade Mission to Europe Amid Stalled Tariffs
Recently, Nova Scotia Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith led a trade mission to Europe, alongside a delegation of key stakeholders within the Atlantic Canadian seafood sector, in an effort to diversify the country’s seafood market, especially amid President Trump’s pending US import tariffs.
The delegation, comprised of six Nova Scotian seafood companies and eight Atlantic Canadian seafood companies, included participation by the following seafood leaders: Lobster Hub Inc., Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd., Victoria Co-Operative Fisheries Ltd., Tribune Seafood Inc., Gidney Fisheries Ltd...
Full Story »Japan’s 2024 Fishery Product Imports Up Slightly by 1% at 2.09 Million MT

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on January 30, the import volume of fishery products (preliminary figures, fish and shellfish and their preparations, fishmeal, and seaweed) in 2024 was 2,093,112 tons, up 1% from the previous year. The import value was 1,947.8 billion yen ($12.71 billion), up 2%.
According to the Minato Shimbun report, Fresh and frozen tuna increased 7% to 175,088 tons, fresh and frozen salmon and trout increased 9% to 219,750 tons, and fresh and frozen shrimp increased 10%...
Full Story »Trump Nominates Neil Jacobs to Lead NOAA

President Donald Trump nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The nomination, now officially submitted to the US Senate, paves the way for Jacobs to return to the helm of NOAA, a role he held on an acting basis during Trump’s first term.
Since Trump's return to office, the future of NOAA has been a hot-button topic. Project 2025, a policy roadmap frequently linked to the Trump administration, calls for the breakup of NOAA, while another Republican proposal pushes to make NOAA a standalone agency, as the...
Full Story »Russia Sets 20-Year Record for Pollock Consumption

Russia set a 20-year record for pollock consumption in 2024 thanks to a significant increase in the volume of supplies to the domestic market.
According to the Russian Pollock Association (ADM), last year, the per capita consumption amounted to 4 kg per person, ending the existing Soviet image of pollock among Russian customers.
Currently, pollock remains one of the main products in the “fish basket” of Russians. According to the Russian RBC business paper, citing ADM, pollock consumption in 2014-2024...
Full Story »Starkist Appoints Eunhong (Edward) Min as New CEO

Yesterday, StarKist Co. announced its new President & CEO, Eunhong (Edward) Min.
Min holds a business degree from Yonsei University and completed the Advanced Management Program at Seoul National University. His career is also decorated with nearly 30 years at Procter & Gamble, where he held various leadership positions across Asia, including Senior Sales Director and Commercial Leader.
Before arriving at StarKist, Min also held the position of Executive Vice President at both Dongwon Industries (the parent company of StarKist Co.) and Dongwon Systems, as well as the position of CEO at Dongwon Industries...
Full Story »Supreme Crab and Seafood, Inc. Appoints Alyssa Chowdhury as Manager of Brand Assurance

Supreme Crab and Seafood, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Alyssa Chowdhury as Manager of Brand Assurance. Alyssa has over 15 years of experience in marketing and design, making her an asset in strengthening the company’s brand presence.
In this role, Alyssa will oversee branding, marketing, and quality assurance, ensuring Supreme Crab and Seafood maintains its reputation for excellence. Her expertise in brand strategy and visual identity will play a key role in enhancing customer engagement and product integrity...
Full Story »Trudeau: Trump Will Pause Tariffs on Canada for 30 Days
As of Monday evening, US President Trump will postpone 25% tariffs on Canada, Reuters reported after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote an X post about the matter.
After the day's second conversation with Trump, Trudeau wrote:
"I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting..."
Full Story »AKVA Group Signs Contract with Cermaq Chile to Build Los Lagos Smolt Facility
Recently, global aquaculture solutions company AKVA Group signed a contract with salmon producer Cermaq Chile S.A. for the construction of a new smolt facility in the Los Lagos region of southern Chile, a key farming region within the country.
The construction contract, which is valued at EUR 30 million (NOK 351.9 million), follows the Letter of Intent (LOI) that Cermaq Chile awarded AKVA Group in October 2024...
Full Story »Watch Out for Food and Beverage Companies with Big Game Commercials
It’s nearly time for “The Birds” to face the reigning champions in New Orleans. Food and beverage brands with creative advertising teams and big budgets wait all year to show off their best commercials in the short time they have with viewers’ undivided attention.
Such advertisements are impressive enough to instill annual recall and yearly expectations. Brands like Budweiser, Pepsico, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, or Doritos are oft-anticipated after years of advertising during the big game.
In 2025, a 30-second national spot during the broadcast...
Full Story »2025 Awards Announced for Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation
The Kurt Grinnell Aquaculture Scholarship Foundation (KGASF) recently announced its 2025 aquaculture scholarships, with awards going to four Indigenous students, all of whom represent federally recognized Tribes.
The KGASF was established in honor of Kurt Grinnell, a Native American leader from the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in Washington State. Grinnell viewed aquaculture as a solution to Tribal food security, and Indigenous reconciliation and wellbeing.
Through the annual scholarship program, the Foundation provides financial assistance to Tribal and First Nations students who wish to pursue careers in aquaculture and natural resources...
Full Story »Government of Canada Invests $25M in Port Infrastructure for Atlantic Canada
On February 5, the Honorable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, announced that the Government of Canada would be investing up to $25 million in the Halifax Port Authority to improve environmental sustainability and supply chain efficiency. Funding will also support decarbonization efforts in the transportation sector and infrastructure resiliency.
Of the total $25 million, up to $22.5 million will go towards developing Halifax as a green shipping corridor. This will be done through the Green Shipping Corridor Program, which focuses on establishing...
Full Story »New Orleans Restaurants Adjust to Oyster Recall as Big Game Approaches
On February 5, New Orleans hosted its first-ever OysterNight amid a Tuesday night oyster recall by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
This comes as New Orleans, the host city for the big game, prepares for one of the largest national sporting events of the year.
Due to a potential norovirus outbreak, the LDH recalled oysters in Harvesting Area 3 after 15 diners got sick from eating oysters at local restaurants between January 15 and January 31.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, M.D., and LDH Secretary Michael Harrington...
Full Story »Shrimp Farmers in India Cite Struggles as Vannamei Seed Prices Rise

Vannamei shrimp seed prices have risen of late, causing headwinds for shrimp farmers in India, according to media reports.
The New Indian Express reported that shrimp seed prices in the Nellore region have been driven up by increased demand for high-quality seed and broodstock. Nellore is in Andhra Pradesh, the main hub for Vannamei shrimp production in India.
The publication noted that farmers have become uncertain about the profitability of shrimp farming as seed prices rise daily. As a result, the farmers...
Full Story »Government of Canada Invests $109M in Marine Safety, Supports Indigenous Communities
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples share ties to Canada's oceans and waterways that span generations. Their in-depth traditional knowledge and expertise is critical to protecting our coastal waters now and into the future. Through Canada's Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada works closely with Indigenous Peoples and coastal communities to collaboratively protect, preserve, and restore our oceans and waterways.
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced an investment of over $109 million through two initiatives under the Ocean's Protection Plan...
Full Story »Canadian Meat and Seafood Subscription Company truLOCAL Offers 25% off Products During Tariff Pause
EMERGE Commerce Ltd. ("EMERGE" or the "Company"), a premium e-commerce brand portfolio, announces that truLOCAL, our Canadian meat and seafood subscription brand, is offering first-time customers a 25% off discount for 30 days.
Ghassan Halazon, truLOCAL President and EMERGE CEO commented, "At truLOCAL, we believe supporting local and eating healthy isn't just a movement, it's a way of life. Politics aside, it's been an inspiring week witnessing and participating in the 'coming together' of Canadians to double down on LOCAL..."
Full Story »Lobster Size Rule Reversed: Industry Concerns Prompt ASMFC to Repeal Gauge Increase

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) repealed a controversial proposal to increase the minimum catch size limits for lobsters in the Gulf of Maine.
The ASMFC said its decision stems from “fervent industry concerns about the potential economic impacts” of the increased minimum gauge size in the Gulf of Maine and possible trade issues with Canada.
The rule was set to go into effect on July 1, 2025.
“Rolling back resiliency measures is not at all what I wanted to have happened. After multiple zone...
Full Story »Body Recovered from Sunken Scallop Boat Off Maine Coast Was Father Chester Barrett
The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) released a bulletin today confirming the identity of the recovered body from the fishing vessel Sudden Impact, which sunk off the coast of Maine in mid-January.
Per the Office of Chief Medical Examiner, the body recovered from the wreckage on Sunday, February 2 was confirmed to be Chester “Chet” Barrett of South Addison.
The search for Barrett and his son, Aaron, began on January 19, after the two men failed to return home from a fishing trip the day...
Full Story »Grieg Seafood Names Magnus Johannesen as New CFO
Yesterday, Grieg Seafood ASA announced that Magnus Johannesen would be transitioning from the role of Global Finance Officer to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective February 5, 2025.
As part of the planned transition, Atle Harald Sandtorv is stepping down from his role as CFO, which he has held since 2009.
CEO Andreas Kvame expressed gratitude for Sandtorv’s leadership and commitment to Grieg Seafood over the course of his tenure.
"Atle Harald has played an instrumental role in the shaping of Grieg Seafood for more than 15 years, having secured the financing and..."
Full Story »Red Lobster Engages Middle School Students with New Ocean Sustainability Challenge
National seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster recently announced the launch of its new program, the Red Lobster Ocean Sustainability Challenge.
The initiative, which begins on February 5, invites teams of middle schoolers across the United States (with up to five people) to submit three-minute video presentations of innovative solutions that improve the world’s oceans and waterways.
The program aligns with Red Lobster’s Seafood with Standards initiative, which outlines the company’s commitment to protecting the ocean and sourcing foods that are high-quality, traceable, and sustainable...
Full Story »What Trump Tariffs Mean for Food and Agriculture Trade
US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10% tariff on imports from China.
Tariffs for Canada and China are in effect as of February 4, while the tariffs on Mexico have been delayed for one month following negotiations with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who agreed to send 10,000 members of her country’s national guard to the border to address drug trafficking...
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