Seafood Nutrition Partnership Scaling ‘Fall In Love With Seafood’ Campaign to More Retailers

The Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) announced the expansion of its ‘Fall In Love With Seafood’ campaign into 2025-26 after it saw success with various retailers, including H-E-B, Hy-Vee and Weis Markets, in the first half of 2024. 

The SNP will team up with Harris Teeter and Publix to launch the Fall in Love with Seafood campaign in their markets in September and October, respectively. The campaign, which encourages consumers to eat seafood twice a week...

Brazil Opens Market to Norwegian Seafood Exports

Norwegian seafood now has access to one of the largest markets on the planet. 

Brazil and Norway have reached an agreement that will allow Norwegian seafood to enter Brazil. According to Norway’s Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet), producers will be able to export wild fish, farmed fish, and fish by-products to Brazil if they are approved by the Brazilian authorities (DIPOA). 

Brazil has a massive population and is considered one of the top destinations for Chilean salmon. With Norwegian products now in the mix, the country could see added interest for its staple...

CenSea Hires Peter Schonman as National Culinary Director

CenSea, a company under the Captain Fresh group umbrella, announced that Peter Schonman will be the firm’s National Culinary Director. The new leadership role will have Schonman focused on spearheading innovation and new product development. 

Schonman enters the role with plenty of experience in the culinary sector. He most recently worked as the Corporate Executive Chef and Sales Manager at Pasta Montana. Schonman played a key role in boosting Pasta Montana’s sales growth and landed the brand on Sysco Canada’s ‘Top 10 Suppliers of the Year’ in back-to-back years...

Vietnam Fisheries Society Pushes for Support for Seafood Sector Impacted by Typhoon

The Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) has sent a letter calling on fisheries associations of provinces/cities to support fishermen in flood-affected areas, especially fishermen in cage aquaculture who have suffered damage.

Towards fishermen affected by storm No.3

On September 10, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Fisheries Society (VINAFIS) and the International Cooperation Center for Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries (ICAFIS), in collaboration with Informa Markets Group, held a press conference to inform about the international exhibition specializing in fisheries in Vietnam (Aquaculture Vietnam 2024)...

Indonesian NGOs Accuse Retailers of Perpetuating Forced Labor in Shrimp Sector

A report from a trio of Indonesia-based non-profit organizations found that labor and human rights violations occurred within Indonesia’s shrimp sector.

The NGOs claim that the violations are linked directly to supermarket pricing in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Europe. The groups, Agitaka Centre for Social Analysis, Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM), and Migunani Research Institute, allege that because retailers pay less for shrimp than it costs to farm, they then raise prices for consumers, eliminating potential price recovery...

Court Dismisses Sea Shepherd Case Against NMFS on New Zealand’s Maui Dolphin

Yesterday the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York City dismissed a four-year effort to protect the diminishing Māui dolphin population using a series of trade restrictions. The Māui dolphin is found only off the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. 

In 2019 the Scientific Committee of the International Whaling Commission estimated that only 57 Māui dolphins remained, from approximately 2,000 in 1971. The marine mammals were often the victim of bycatch in set nets along the northwest coast.

Sea Shepherd New Zealand and ...

Quebec Invests $6 Million to Train Workers in Maritime Fisheries Sector

Minister of Employment and Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord region, Kateri Champagne Jourdain, and MNA for Gaspé, Stéphane Sainte-Croix , are announcing an investment of more than $6 million to train up to 500 workers in the fishing and marine product processing sectors in Eastern Quebec.

Training to adapt to new realities

This 315-hour classroom training course promotes learning related to real-world work situations. Workers will be able to enhance their skills to adapt to the new realities of the industry, particularly those related...

The Boiling Crab Partners With NPCF and RIF LA In Support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, The Boiling Crab®, renowned for its authentic Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils, is excited to announce a new partnership with The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation® (NPCF) and RIF Los Angeles. From September 16 to October 13, 2024, The Boiling Crab will contribute a portion of the proceeds from all boiled shrimp and crawfish sales—whether in-store or through online orders via Postmates—to support the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's mission to end childhood cancer...

ANALYSIS: Cold-water Shrimp Face Global Trade Slowdown

Cold-water shrimp, also called Pandalus Borealis, is a wild shrimp species caught in North Atlantic and Arctic waters. Most of the time, it is purchased already cooked by mainly Scandinavian, British, and Chinese consumers. According to census data, this species represents 6.6% of the shrimp volume traded globally in 2023. However, figures for the first half of this year show a significant decline in global exports, which could indicate some tension for this type of shrimp in 2024...

Western Pacific Scientists Support Higher ACLs to Help Guam Fishermen; Also Talk Seabird Mitigation

Guam bottomfish fishermen are facing a good news/bad news situation and scientists are weighing in to help them out.

The Guam bottomfish fishery was declared overfished in 2018, necessitating the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council and National marine Fisheries Service devise a plan to rebuild the stock.

The good news: A June 2024 stock assessment update showed the fishery is no longer overfished.

The bad news ...

Private Equity Acquires Large Stake in French Seafood Firm Réunimer– Pêcherie du Sud group

 Private equity firm Hivest Captial Partners acquired a majority stake in the Réunimer– Pêcherie du Sud group, a key player the French seafood industry with products primarily sourced from the Indian Ocean.  

Réunimer was founded in 1956 and Hivest noted that it quickly grew organically and externally and managed to develop a presence on the neighboring island of Madagascar in 2000. It believes in its position along the entire value chain, with its activities in fishing, aquaculture, primary and secondary...

Nueva Pescanova Group Eyeing $80 Million Capital Increase, Now on Path to Recovery

Spanish seafood giant Nueva Pescanova Group said that the strategic and operational measures adopted by its new leadership reversed the negative path the company traveled down for the past two years. The reversal now has the company believing that it is on the path to recovery.

The operational efficiencies implemented have led to an increase in margins, which has generated an EBITDA* of 18.1 million euros ($20.08 million USD), which is almost double (185%) the EBITDA of the entire previous year (9.8 million), per Nueva...

Seafood on Full Display During Outback Steakhouse’s Great Barrier Eats Promo

Outback Steakhouse announced its entrance into the value-menu arena that is occurring throughout the restaurant industry with its Great Barrier Eats limited-time menu.

The seafood-centric menu was inspired by the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and an Australian landmark. It showcases the chain’s shrimp and scallops.

The new menu features:

- Twin Reefs Shrimp: Dive into deliciousness with crispy breaded shrimp paired with buttery garlic shrimp scampi and a side. Starts at just $14.99...

Japan: Frozen Cod Imports Recover; Russia Totals Double in January-July, Dip from U.S.

According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, the average price for frozen cod imports from January to July was 623 yen/kg ($4.38/kg), 2% lower than the same period last year, while the volume recovered to 2,102 tons, a 52% increase. Imports from Russia saw a 5% decrease in price to 597 yen/kg ($4.20/kg) and a 2.1-fold increase in volume to 1,635 tons. Imports from the United States saw an 11% increase...

Chinese Consumers Get a Taste of Norwegian Seafood Alongside Prime Minister

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended an event where Chinese consumers got a taste of the country’s seafood. Norway is working to solidify one of its key markets.

“The people of China appreciate good fish and seafood. China is Norway’s second most important market for Norwegian seafood after the EU. It was wonderful to see how much the Chinese customers enjoyed the seafood that was being served,” said Prime Minister Støre...

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls to Open New Location at Rio Lakefront, Gaithersburg

Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls®, known for its authentic Maine-sourced seafood and entrepreneur-friendly business model, is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest location at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg. This location will be operated by Sandra Cooper, a local entrepreneur who embodies the spirit of perseverance and community.

Sandra Cooper's entrepreneurial journey is a story of resilience. Originally from Indiana, Sandra moved to Baltimore as a teenager to create a better life. Over the years, she overcame numerous challenges, building a successful career...

Airport Workers Begin Strike at Santiago Airport Ahead of Chilean Holiday 

The union representing airport workers at Santiago Airport, the largest airport in Chile, announced that workers began a strike on September 12 after negotiations between the union and Nuevo Pudahuel, the company that runs the airport, fell apart.

Nuevo Pudahuel said in a statement that it has an agreement to ensure that operations continue without impacting “the experience of passengers and users of the Santiago Airport.”

The strike began just ahead of the Fiestas Patrias holiday in Chile and could linger throughout the holiday...