American Seafoods Flags Five Trends Set to Reshape Seafood in 2027

American Seafoods has outlined five trends it expects to shape the seafood industry in 2027, drawing on developments across its customer base and markets in North America, Europe and Asia.

The company supplies processors, distributors and foodservice customers across those regions. Its product portfolio includes frozen-at-sea Wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake fillets, surimi, roe, fishmeal and fish oil, giving it visibility into demand trends across seafood markets and supply chains.

“When you look at the biggest conversations happening in food right now — protein...

Lawmakers Introduce Bill Requiring More Prominent Seafood Origin, Production Labels

Rep. Tim Moore (R-N.C.) has introduced legislation that would require seafood sold to consumers to more prominently disclose its country of origin and whether it was wild-caught or farm-raised.

H.R. 10580, the Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling Act, or LABEL Act, would require packaged seafood to display both the country of origin and production method on the front of the package. The information would need to appear in a font at least as large as that used for the...

UK Seafood Dining Declines Despite Rising Sales in 2025

Seafood holds a starring role in Great Britain’s foodservice scene, appearing in everything from classic fish and chips to global sushi formats.

Seafish has published its analysis "Seafood Consumption in GB Foodservice" using data for the year ending December 2025. This report tracks shifts in channel performance and consumer preferences, revealing how rising costs, evolving trends and growing price sensitivity have influenced ordering and consumption. It benchmarks seafood against other proteins and examines where, when and by whom it’s enjoyed outside the home, then highlights the key...

MEATZY Launches Subscription Service for Premium Meat and Seafood Delivery

MEATZY, an innovative subscription service delivering high-quality meat directly to customers' doors, has officially launched.

Developed by industry veterans with experience in supplying proteins to over 100 luxury resorts and leading chefs, MEATZY promises an exceptional culinary experience with premium beef, chicken, pork, and seafood at consistent prices.

"Protein prices keep climbing, and families are paying more for meat that's often lower quality than they realize," said the co-founder, Jorge Arevalo. "We built MEATZY to give people access to chef-grade protein...

Farmed Fish Overtakes Wild Catch for First Time as Global Seafood Output Hits Record 188.2M Tonnes

Aquaculture has become the leading source of fish for human consumption, surpassing capture fisheries for the first time and marking what the UN Food and Agriculture Organization called a "turning point" for global food systems.

In its State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report, FAO said global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 188.2 million tonnes in 2024. Of that, aquaculture contributed 103.3 million tonnes, continuing a long growth trend that is reshaping seafood supply...

Captain D's Moves into NYC Market with Grand Opening in the Bronx 

With more than 530 restaurants across 23 states, Captain D’s, a leading casual seafood restaurant brand is bringing its iconic concept to the New York City market for the first time.

On December 8, Shahid Raza, in partnership with FSR Group, celebrated the grand opening of Captain D’s at its 763 E. Gunhill Road location in the Bronx while developing three additional locations in New York City.

Earlier in the year, Expana reported the team planned on opening five other locations in the Baltimore metro...