ANALYSIS: June US Shrimp Imports Rise 3.4% as Origin Mix Continues to Shift

June official US shrimp imports totaled 163.1 million lbs, up 3.4% versus June 2025. The headline gain is modest, but the origin composition behind it reflects a more significant shift that has been building through the first half of the year.

Ecuador recorded 62.6 million lbs in June, up 58.3% year over year — outpacing India by nearly 5 million lbs in a single month. On a YTD basis through June, Ecuador has shipped 317.7 million lbs, up 27.4% versus the same period in 2025. India, by contrast...

Three Ecuadorian Shrimp Firms Denied CVD Exclusion as Commerce Sets Rates Up to 15.17%

Three Ecuadorian shrimp processors that sought permanent exclusion from the US countervailing duty order on frozen warmwater shrimp have come up short, with the US Department of Commerce issuing final results on July 31 confirming that all three received countervailable subsidies during the 2022 review period.

The final results of the expedited administrative review (Case C-331-806) cover Empacadora del Pacifico S.A. (Edpacif), Nirsa S.A./Procesadora Posorja S.A. (Proposorja), and Productos Perecibles y Mariscos S.A. (Propemar). Commerce determined net countervailable subsidy rates of 15.17%...

RFK, Jr. Hosts The Real Food Show with Chef Andrew Gruel, Starring Wild Alaska Sockeye

In the premiere episode of The Real Food Show, hosted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. with guest Chef Andrew Gruel, wild Alaska sockeye salmon took center stage.

Kennedy launched the cooking show to demonstrate that preparing meals with real, whole-food ingredients can be healthy, delicious, and affordable. Chef Gruel — founder of the Slapfish franchise and the founder, CEO and executive chef of Calico Fish House, a casual seafood restaurant in Huntington Beach, CA — addressed an issue at the heart of many political...

Advocates Report ICE 'Soft Raid' Targeting Workers at Washington Seafood Plant

For the past three months, agents reportedly working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been targeting the Premier Packing plant in Lynden, WA. Over those months, the federal agency's strategies have changed as Washington laws have passed to protect residents from illegal ICE actions.

"One of the things that makes this unique is it's along roadsides, on public thoroughfares," said Jeremy Dorrough, executive director of Racial Unity Now, the advocacy group documenting ICE activity in the area. "It's even, in some of the instances, happened at people's place...

Tariffs Keep Biting: Norwegian Salmon Loses Ground in US Despite Record July Exports

Norway posted record overall seafood export figures in July, but the US market remains a notable weak spot as tariffs weigh on trade across multiple species, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).

US-bound exports fell 4% in July, dropping Norway to its fifth-largest salmon market — a striking slide from the second spot it held just a year ago. "Tariffs on exports to the US are still affecting salmon exports," said Paul Aandahl, seafood analyst at the NSC...

New CEO Toke Binzer Reshapes Royal Greenland’s Executive Management

Royal Greenland is reshaping its leadership team as new CEO Toke Binzer takes responsibility for assembling the company’s executive management.

Binzer assumed the company's CEO position in December, 2025 after it dismissed Arfelt Rajamand who held the role for just over two years.

In an update shared Monday, the seafood producer said Jan H. Lynnge Pedersen and Robert-Jan Treebus are both stepping down from their roles. Royal Greenland emphasized that the departures are not related to performance, professional capability, integrity, or...

The Retail Rundown: Retailers Pivot to Back-to-School and Football Season

August marks one of grocers' busiest seasonal transitions as retailers work to capture the final weeks of summer while preparing for back-to-school routines, Labor Day cookouts, and the start of football season.

Store circulars are increasingly shifting from vacation essentials to lunchbox staples, breakfast foods, and snacks. Retailers are also capitalizing on the broader protein trend by highlighting products that deliver both nutrition and convenience, with deli meats and ready-to-eat offerings prominently featured. 

USDA retail feature activity indicates this emphasis on fresh proteins, with ground beef serving as a key traffic driver...

Superior Fresh Completes First Atlantic Salmon Harvest at Indiana RAS Facility

Superior Fresh has completed its first commercial Atlantic salmon harvest at its Albany, Indiana recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) facility — a milestone roughly two years in the making since acquiring the site from the now-defunct AquaBounty Technologies in September 2024 for US$9.5 million (AndNowUKnow).

"From redesigning the facility, to continuously caring for our fish, to harvesting our very first salmon just a few weeks ago — every milestone has been made possible by our incredible teams both in Indiana and Wisconsin," the company said in a LinkedIn post...

ASMI Adds New “Seafood Sustains Alaska” Videos to Alaska Airport Rotation

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is featuring a series of short videos in airports across Alaska as part of its multi‑year Seafood Sustains Alaska campaign.

ASMI recently added a new video to the rotation at the Fairbanks, Anchorage and Juneau airports. The video highlights the commercial seafood sector’s value to Alaska and the many ways residents are connected to the industry. It uses striking imagery of Alaska and its fishermen to show how Alaska seafood supports communities, families and the...

VIMS Launches Survey to Measure Seafood Sector's Economic Role Ahead of Offshore Wind

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is surveying shoreside seafood businesses from Massachusetts to Virginia to quantify the economic value of the coastal seafood economy ahead of possible offshore wind development.

Seafood processors, dealers, wholesalers, distributors and other first-sale seafood businesses are being asked to participate in the Seafood First Sale Value Added Survey. The effort is funded by a grant from the Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS), a member of the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research...

Seafish Secures £1.4 Million to Expand Training Access Across UK Seafood Supply Chain

Seafish, the UK public body that represents the seafood industry, has secured more than £1.4 million ($1.86 million) in government funding to expand training opportunities across the sector, covering both existing workers and those looking to begin a career in it.

The body was awarded £419,950 through Marine Fund Scotland (MFS) to deliver training in Scotland through March 2027, alongside £998,858 from the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) to provide training in England through March 2028...

Consumers Sue Amazon Over Seafood Sustainability Claims in Greenwashing Class Action

Amazon.com faces a class action lawsuit filed July 31 in federal court in Seattle alleging the company misled consumers through unsubstantiated sustainability claims on dozens of seafood products sold through its platform — including products under its own Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh brands.

The complaint, filed by Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro on behalf of two consumers, targets what it calls "Greenwashed Seafood Products" bearing claims such as "MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood," "wild caught," "responsibly sourced," "traceable," and "dolphin safe...

Sysco Reports Higher Fourth-Quarter Sales, Volume Growth; Sets 2027 Outlook

Sysco reported higher sales, earnings and case volume for the fourth quarter ended June 27, with growth across its US and international foodservice operations while introducing fiscal 2027 guidance that includes productivity gains from artificial intelligence initiatives.

Fourth-quarter sales rose 4.7%, led by a 2.5% increase in US Foodservice case volume and 2.6% growth in local case volume. Gross profit climbed 3.7% to $4.1 billion, operating income increased 10.6% to $983 million and net earnings grew 3.8% to $551 million.

Scottish Salmon Arrives in India Tariff-Free as UK-India Trade Deal Takes Effect

The first shipment of Scottish salmon has landed in India following the entry into force of the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement on July 15, marking a significant new market opening for Scotland's £828 million ($1.1 billion) farmed salmon industry.

The deal eliminates India's previous 33% import tariff on Scottish salmon immediately upon entry into force, alongside tariffs on haddock, cod, and other finfish. Shellfish including mussels, scallops, and lobster will see tariffs reduced on a longer glide path rather than eliminated...

Cargill Invests NOK 90M to Expand Halsa Salmon Feed Plant

Cargill is investing NOK 90 million (approximately $9.4 million/€8.2 million) to expand its aquafeed manufacturing facility at Halsa in Meløy municipality, northern Norway, as the company eyes continued growth in salmon feed demand, according to reports from iLaks, Salmon Business, and IntraFish.

The investment will fund construction of a new 1,100-square-meter finished-goods warehouse at the site, along with new offices, changing rooms, and employee facilities. The project is designed to improve storage capacity and operational efficiency at the plant, which produces feed under Cargill's...

Vincent Short, 36, Dies From Fall Off Mast on Trawler Offloading in Akutan, AK

Last Thursday evening, as the 123-foot trawler F/V Columbia was offloading at the Trident Seafoods plant in Akutan, crewman Vincent Short fell from his position on the mast, sustaining significant injuries, which shortly thereafter proved fatal. Initial reports were released by the Alaska State Troopers and the US Coast Guard.  

Alaska State Troopers said the Coast Guard has assumed case responsibility amid an ongoing investigation of the accident...

Ockap Caviar & Cuisine Joins Miami Spice With $95 Three-Course Reserve Menu in Brickell

Ockap Caviar & Cuisine will join the 25th edition of Miami Spice Restaurant Months, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s annual dining program running Aug. 1 through Sept. 30.

The Brickell caviar house, founded by Dominican restaurateur Oscar Andrés Brenes in partnership with Paris-based Ducasse Conseil, is offering a Miami Spice Reserve three-course Experience for $95 at its 1060 Brickell Avenue location.

"We wanted a restaurant that reflects the standards of fine dining without the formality or intimidation that...

Chile's Economic Reform Law Clears Congress, Giving Salmon Farmers Long-Sought Regulatory Relief

Chile's Congress has given final approval to President José Antonio Kast's flagship economic reform package, the Ley de Reconstrucción Nacional y Desarrollo Económico y Social, and the aquaculture sector is among the clearest winners. The Senate signed off on August 4 after months of contentious debate, completing a bill that industry groups had lobbied hard to shape.

For salmon farming, the headline provision is a new "micro-relocation" mechanism that allows operators to shift the physical footprint of an existing concession by up to 350 meters...

Oregon's $3B Tariff Bill Hits Seafood-Dependent Coast Hard, New State Report Finds

Oregon importers paid nearly $3 billion in tariffs between March and December 2025 as the state's effective tariff rate surged from roughly 2% to multiples of that figure, according to a new analysis released August 3 by Governor Tina Kotek's office.

The report — co-authored by the Office of Economic Analysis, the Oregon Employment Department, and Business Oregon — found that Oregon was hit harder than most US states, a direct consequence of its coastal geography and port-dependent trade flows. The seafood industry, which relies...

Consejo del Salmón Presents Sustainable Impact Report Covering Six Years of Member Data

"Six Years Measuring Our Impact: When We Measure Ourselves, We Move Forward" is the title of the sixth Sustainable Impact Report (RIS) presented by Chile's Salmon Council. The publication collects and synthesizes the social, economic and environmental contributions of its member companies: AquaChile, Australis Seafoods, Cermaq Chile, Mowi Chile, Salmones Aysén, and Ventisqueros.

The report was presented at the Aula Magna of Universidad San Sebastián's Patagonia campus in Puerto Montt, before an audience of regional authorities, academic representatives, member company executives, and stakeholders...

Hudson Valley Fisheries to Wind Down Operations Amid Mounting Financial Challenges

Hudson Valley Fisheries (HVF) announced on social media that it will begin scaling back its operations over the next three months, citing a combination of infrastructure challenges and rising operating costs that have impacted the company's ability to grow and remain profitable.

HVF specialized in raising steelhead trout year-round using a land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), which allowed the company to produce fish in a controlled environment while minimizing environmental impact. The system reused approximately 95% of its water, eliminated the need for antibiotics...

EU Approves €20 Million Italian State Aid Scheme Under Middle East Crisis Framework

The European Commission has approved a €20 million state aid scheme to support companies in the agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture sectors in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The support was authorized under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF), adopted by the Commission in April, following increases in fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Middle East crisis.

The scheme will run until the end of December and will provide support in the form of direct grants and subsidized loans...

Canada, Manitoba Step Up Aquatic Invasive Species Inspections at Key Border Corridor

The Government of Canada is stepping up efforts to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species (AIS), including Zebra and Quagga Mussels.

AIS include freshwater or marine plants, animals, algae, and micro-organisms introduced outside their natural or historical range. These species pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems, infrastructure, and the economy by reproducing rapidly, disrupting native habitats, and creating costly operational challenges for multiple industries.

According to the announcement, invasive species represent the second-greatest threat to global...

ABANCA and Conxemar Renew Partnership Ahead of 27th International Seafood Trade Fair in Vigo

Spanish bank ABANCA and Conxemar, the Spanish Association of Wholesalers, Importers, Exporters, and Processors of Fishery and Aquaculture Products, have renewed their long-standing sponsorship agreement ahead of the 27th edition of the Conxemar International Seafood Trade Fair, set to take place October 6–8 in Vigo, Spain.

The agreement was signed at ABANCA's Vigo headquarters by Víctor Casal, ABANCA's Executive Director of Corporate, Business and SME Banking, and Conxemar President Eloy García. The renewed partnership keeps ABANCA as a key sponsor of the fair...

US Expands Forced-Labor Blacklist on China; Tomato and Salmon Producers Targeted

On July 31, the US Department of Homeland Security issued new barriers for trade with China by expanding the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List by adding 43 companies. The list expansion marks the largest single increase since the law took effect. So, starting August 3, trade will be blocked from certain Chinese companies making tomatoes, cotton, nuts, salmon, aluminum foil, battery materials, and pharmaceuticals. 

While the action is tariff-adjacent due to the forced labor aspect, this is more of a company and region-specific trade embargo...

Fishermen Fight to Keep Atlantic Monument Waters Open in Federal Court

Two New England commercial fishermen have asked a federal court to let them join the defense of the Trump administration's decision to lift a fishing ban across 5,000 square miles of Atlantic Ocean, arguing the ban was illegal from the start and should never be reinstated.

Frank Green, a Long Island tilefish fisherman, and Robert Conrad of Vermont, who trawls for whiting, squid, butterfish, and mackerel, filed a motion to intervene as defendants on July 31 in Conservation Law Foundation v. Trump in the US District Court for the...

Japan’s H1 Seafood Imports Dropped 2% in Volume but Increased 6% in Value

Trade statistics released by the Japanese Ministry of Finance on July 30 show the volume of fishery product imports (preliminary figures covering fish and shellfish, processed seafood, fishmeal, and seaweed) for the first half of this year (January–June) fell 2% year-on-year to 984,896 tons, while the value rose 6% to 1.0175 trillion yen ($6.49 billion). While both volume and value increased for salmon/trout and tuna, the value of imports for squid, crab, and...

Mexico Seizes More than 462 Metric Tons of Illegal Fish Products in June Enforcement Push

Mexico's National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries (Conapesca) seized 462,550 kilograms (462.6 metric tons) of illegally harvested or traded fish products during enforcement operations conducted in June across 11 states and Mexico City, highlighting the country's ongoing efforts to combat illegal fishing.

According to Conapesca, the seizures resulted from inspections carried out in Baja California, Baja California Sur, Colima, Mexico City, Guerrero, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Sonora, Veracruz and Yucatán.

The agency, a decentralized body within Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Agricultura), reported...

Federal Investment Strengthens Small Craft Harbor Infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador

Small craft harbors play a vital role in keeping Canada’s seafood sector moving, providing the infrastructure needed for fishing activity, product shipment and business in coastal regions. Together, the country’s commercial fisheries, aquaculture and seafood processing industries employ close to 65,000 people, including more than 42,900 commercial harvesters. In 2025, fish and seafood exports reached $8.47 billion nationwide, with Newfoundland and Labrador accounting for about $1.75 billion of that total.

To help maintain that infrastructure, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson has announced federal...

ANALYSIS: MMPA Enforcement and Section 301 Tariffs Are Rewriting the Rules for US Crab Meat Sourcing

The Marine Mammal Protection Act's import provision and a newly permanent Section 301 forced labor tariff regime have converged on the US crab meat supply chain. The result is a market operating under two independent and compounding enforcement frameworks, neither of which is going away, while prices for pasteurized crab meat have climbed to levels not seen in the modern history of the category, surpassing even the supply shock highs recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic...