ANALYSIS: Groundfish Market Maintains Full Steady to Firm Undertone Amid Raw Material Pressures

The groundfish market has demonstrated consistent pricing stability over recent weeks, with select twice-frozen products posting upward adjustments while most single-frozen items held at established levels. Despite minimal day-to-day movement in certain segments, raw material cost pressures, evolving US-China trade policy, and shifting import patterns continue to shape market dynamics...

ANALYSIS: Peruvian Fishmeal Prices Increase Despite 1.63M mt Second North-Central Anchovy Quota

The price of fishmeal has been on an upward trend in Peru since June 2025 (Figure 1). In October, a more active market was observed, with an increase of 6.9% month-on-month (m-o-m) and 35.0% year-on-year (y-o-y). This price movement may be related to the announcement that the provisional quota for the Second anchovy fishing season of 2025 in north-central Peru by the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE) was only 500,000 metric tons (mt)...

Invasive Species and US Tariffs Add Pressure to Brazil’s Seafood Sector

Brazil’s tilapia sector is navigating another challenge after the National Biodiversity Commission (Conabio) labeled the fish species invasive. Meanwhile, US tariffs on Brazilian seafood, including tilapia, continue to squeeze export margins, compounding uncertainties for producers.

Tilapia is a cornerstone of Brazilian aquaculture, representing a significant share of the country’s farmed fish production. However, Conabio’s recent decision to classify tilapia as an invasive species has ignited alarm among producers and government bodies. The classification signals stricter controls and potential regulatory hurdles, threatening to disrupt one of Brazil’s most vital...

Arctic Fisheries Secures Strategic Investment from SNH Capital Partners

SNH Capital Partners (SNH) has announced its latest strategic investment in Arctic Fisheries, a leading importer of premium seafood products like groundfish, crab, and lobster, serving customers throughout the United States.

With over a century of history, Arctic Fisheries has established a legacy that positions it as a leader in the industry. Leveraging strong, long-standing connections with a global network of suppliers, Arctic Fisheries sources high-quality, premium seafood that is highly esteemed by its foodservice clientele.

Michael Kotok, CEO of Arctic Fisheries...

NFI Sushi Council Welcomes Tristan International as New Member

Industry-leading super-frozen tuna supplier strengthens sushi safety, traceability, and quality efforts

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Sushi Council is pleased to announce that Tristan International has joined as its newest member. Tristan is a leading North American supplier of ultra-low-temperature (ULT) frozen tuna, bringing unparalleled expertise in quality control and sustainable fishing practices to the Sushi Council.

Founded in 2003, Tristan International was established to deliver Japanese-style ULT frozen tuna to U.S. and Canadian markets. Operating out of Dania Beach, Florida...

ANALYSIS: C&SA 2025–2026 Mahi Season; Early Outlook Amid Economic and Regulatory Headwinds 

The Central and South American mahi season opened in October, with first arrivals expected to reach the U.S. market toward late December and into Q1 2026. Early indications point to a typical start, with smaller-sized fish being landed, well-suited for 4-oz portion production. According to NOAA’s latest ENSO update, La Niña is expected to persist through winter, with a transition to ENSO-neutral most likely during January–March 2026. These evolving conditions may help moderate weather patterns as the...

Canada Positions Itself for Growth at Strategically Timed Seafood Conference Ahead of CFSE

China’s role as a critical market for Canadian seafood took center stage at the 2025 Canada Seafood Conference, strategically held one day before the opening of the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo (CFSE), Asia’s largest and most influential seafood trade event. The timing gave Canada first dibs in visibility as global buyers arrived in Qingdao, creating an early platform for engagement with Chinese importers and distributors.

Organized by the Atlantic Canada Business Network (ACBN), the conference gathered more than 100 delegates from Canadian governments, industry associations...

Massport Launches Blue Edge Program to Boost Maritime Jobs and Innovation at Port of Boston

Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has unveiled the Blue Edge program, aimed at boosting maritime jobs and fortifying the Port of Boston’s stature in the global blue economy sector. The initiative seeks to bring together established maritime industry leaders with new innovators, accelerators, and entrepreneurs, providing workspace at the Fish Pier to stimulate business growth.

Rich Davey, CEO of Massport, highlighted the program's goal: “Blue Edge will bring together all the great maritime partners that we work with daily with new startups...

Bio-UV Group Strengthens Leadership Team With New Appointments

France-based BIO-UV Group, the specialist in UV-, ozone-, salt-electrolysis- and AOP-based water-treatment technologies, has announced three senior appointments to support and strengthen the company’s expansion across new and existing markets.

The changes include the appointment of Jean-Philippe Picard de Muller as Deputy General Manager of BIO-UV Group, the promotion of Steven Brady to Managing Director of Triogen in the United Kingdom, and the arrival of Patrice Garrigues as European Sales Director for the Group’s pool division...

Senators Quiz USCG Acting Head Lunday on New Massive Budget Prior to His Confirmation 

Senators from both sides of the aisle expressed concerns and guidance to the Acting Commandant of the US Coast Guard at a hearing held last week prior to a likely Senate confirmation.

In last summer’s One Big Beautiful Big Act (OBBBA), the Coast Guard was given $24.6 billion infusion of cash, nearly twice the USCG’s annual budget, in addition to the $14.4 billion the Trump administration requested for the service for fiscal 2026, according to the a military.com report at the...

Russia May Ban Norwegian Trawlers from its Waters Amid Fisheries Row

The Russian‑Norwegian fisheries crisis is deepening after Russia warned it may impose retaliatory measures against Norwegian trawlers entering its territorial waters if talks fail to lift restrictions on Russian vessels operating in Norway’s economic zone.

The warning came from Vasily Sokolov, deputy head of the Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries. Norway earlier imposed measures against Russian fishing companies Norebo and Murman Seafood, banning their vessels from operating in Norway’s economic zone.

“We will raise the issue of unlawful sanctions against Russian companies...

Hiroshima's Oyster Production Devastated with as Much as 90% Mortality

According to a Minato Shimbun report, in response to the worsening issue of mass oyster mortality in Hiroshima Prefecture, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Norikazu Suzuki visited Akizu Town in Higashihiroshima City on November 19th, where extensive damage has been reported. He exchanged views with representatives of the Prefectural Fisheries Association and the prefecture's fisheries cooperatives, as well as the heads of relevant local governments. He received reports of the critical situation from those supporting the oyster industry...

Spain Adds Fishing Days to Mediterranean Trawling Fleet to Guarantee its Activity Until End of Year

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has today authorized an additional 7,339 fishing days for this year 2025 for the Mediterranean trawling fleet, an average of 13 more fishing days for each vessel, intended to complete the availability of vessels subject to fishing effort limitations.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, emphasized that the objective of extending the fishing season is to ensure the activity of Mediterranean fishing vessels until the end of the year, allowing them to fish during...

Norwegian Scientists Advise 44% Cut to 2026 King Crab Quota

Norway’s Institute of Marine Research has recommended a steep reduction in next year's king crab catch, citing a significant drop in the harvestable stock after its latest assessment. The institute's annual advice calls for the 2026 quota to be set at 850 metric tons (mt) of male crab, representing a 44% cut from the 2025 quota. The 2025 quota was approximately 1,520mt, reflecting a sizable reduction moving into 2026.

The king crab fishery is an increasingly important segment for Norway’s seafood sector, both for domestic sales...

Oregon AG, Groups File Lawsuit to Return Newport’s Helicopter 

Don’t mess with Newport’s helicopter – doing so results in angry residents, upset lawmakers and the state, one county and an organization filing a lawsuit to get it back. 

Attorney General Dan Rayfield on Friday announced that the State of Oregon, together with Lincoln County and the Newport Fishermen’s Wives organization, are filing lawsuits to compel the federal government to return the U.S. Coast Guard search-and-rescue helicopter abruptly removed from the Newport Air Facility recently. The Fishermen’s Wives and Lincoln County filed their lawsuit Friday; the State...

Canada: Fishers Urged to Put Safety First During Lobster Season

Another busy lobster season is ahead for fishing crews in southwest Nova Scotia, and the Province is encouraging them to keep safety top of mind.

"Heading out in the cold and darkness, exposed to the elements and the power of the sea, makes fishing a high-risk job," said Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Kent Smith. "Safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. We strongly encourage fishing captains and their crews to take every possible precaution to ensure they return home safely to their loved ones...

Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline

US President Donald Trump and his administration have paused reciprocal tariffs on most countries.

“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown... I am hereby raising the [tariff] charged to China by the [USA] to 125%, effective immediately,” wrote Trump on Truth Social at 1:18 pm ET. 

It’s not clear if this 125% is in addition to the 20% imposed on Chinese imports to the US. In early March, Trump noted that he would add another 10% tariff on Chinese goods...