Aquamar's 'Chickensanity' Campaign Pits Scallops Against Wings for Game Day

Aquamar is using National Seafood Month to pick a fight with chicken — a fight the company has actually been teasing since the spring.

The seafood company has launched a campaign called "Chickensanity," built around a new product, Crispy Scallop Bites, designed to compete directly with wings, tenders and other snackable chicken formats at tailgates and on game day. Chef Brad Barnes, Aquamar's chef and President of Pure Food Consulting, says the pitch isn't about seafood already winning share from chicken. It's about closing what he calls an "occasion problem...

ANALYSIS: India's Shrimp Exports Hold Ground as US Share Shrinks, China Climbs

India's shrimp trade picture for July reveals a mixed but resilient export sector. Monthly volumes climbed 3.2% to 82,445 MT, as the spring harvest from both the East and West coasts came fully online, adding fresh supply to the pipeline. The year-to-date numbers, however, tell a more nuanced story. While cumulative volumes (January-July) have nudged up marginally by 1.2% to 378,941 MT, total revenue has slipped 3.3% to USD 3,091 million, a sign that pricing pressure is outweighing the modest gains in shipped quantity...

New EIS Describes Potential Impacts on Western Alaska if Donlin Dam Failed by Only 27 Percent

Nearly two weeks have passed since the new court-ordered analysis of the planned Donlin mine tailings dam was released to the public. Reaction from residents, environmental organizations, and tribal groups has been strong.

The new draft supplemental environmental impact statement by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was ordered because the original EIS, completed in 2018, analyzed a potential break that would release of up to 0.5% of the millions of tons of material held behind...

Bakkafrost Becomes First Salmon Producer Certified Against ASC's New Global Farm Standard

Bakkafrost has become the first Atlantic salmon producer in the world to have farms certified against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council's (ASC) new Farm Standard, marking a milestone in the salmon sector's transition to ASC's global certification framework, the organization announced.

Three Bakkafrost farming sites in the Faroe Islands have achieved certification against the new standard, with the company now progressing the transition of its remaining sites in the Faroe Islands and Scotland. Bakkafrost chose to adopt the standard well ahead of the industry's transition deadline, building on...

Mexico Opens Shrimp Fisheries in Parts of Pacific and Gulf of Mexico

Mexico has opened shrimp fishing in parts of the Gulf of Mexico and Pacific Ocean as the country begins its fall fishing season for several key species.

Mexico’s National Commission of Aquaculture and Fisheries, or Conapesca, announced the openings based on recommendations from the Mexican Institute for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Research, known as IMIPAS. The measures are intended to support the conservation and sustainable management of marine and freshwater resources.

In the Gulf of Mexico, shrimp fishing opened Oct. 1 in Tabasco’s...

At-sea Processors Association Names Heidi Olson VP for Fisheries Policy and Advocacy

The At-sea Processors Association (APA) has named Heidi Olson as its new Vice President for Fisheries Policy and Advocacy, the trade group announced October 1. Based in Anchorage, Olson will lead APA's work in Alaska, with a portfolio that includes engagement with regional fishery managers including the North Pacific Fishery Management Council.

Olson joins APA from the Associated General Contractors of Alaska, where she served as Membership Director. She previously worked for the Alaska State Government, serving with the Department of Corrections...

Chile, India Advance Seafood Trade Agreement

Chile and India are working toward a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening trade and cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, including the development of sanitary certification procedures for seafood exports.

Chile’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) met with India’s competent health authority to compare control systems and advance work on a sanitary certificate format for fishery and aquaculture products exported to India.

“India is a strategic partner with significant economic development potential for our sector,” Sernapesca National Director Soledad Tapia said. “For this reason...

Japan's Yanmar Agrees to Acquire AKVA Group in $611 Million Aquaculture Technology Deal

AKVA Group ASA has agreed to be acquired by Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd., the Japanese industrial conglomerate, in a recommended voluntary cash offer valuing the Norwegian aquaculture technology supplier at approximately NOK 5.9 billion ($611 million), the companies announced on October 2.

Under the deal, Pontos Bidco AS — a newly formed Norwegian entity indirectly owned by Yanmar — will offer NOK 161 per share for all outstanding AKVA shares. The price represents a 57% premium over AKVA's undisturbed closing price of NOK 102.5 on April 7...

Canadian Aquaculture Alliance Rebrands as Canadian Seafood Farmers

The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance has rebranded as Canadian Seafood Farmers / Producteurs Aquacoles Canadiens, reflecting the sector’s push to have aquaculture recognized and supported on par with other Canadian agriculture. Members unanimously approved the new name at the association’s annual general meeting on Sept. 29. The change comes as the federal government emphasizes economic resilience and domestic food production amid a challenging trade environment.

“Aquaculture is agriculture, and our members are focused on responsibly growing, harvesting and processing Product of Canada seafood for grocery stores,” said Timothy Kennedy...

Sealaska Sells European Seafood Business to Sojitz

Sealaska Corporation has sold its interests in Sealaska Foods International Holdings Ltd., a group of European seafood businesses that includes U.K.-based New England Seafood International and operations in Norway and Iceland.

The Alaska Native regional corporation said late last week that its subsidiary, Woocheen, completed the sale as part of a strategy to unlock value from its global business platform and direct more resources to shareholder programs.

The European seafood businesses will join Sojitz Corp., a Japanese trading and investment company with operations in Japan and...

NAPA Ends Six-Year FIPs, Warns Members May Pull Back From North East Atlantic Pelagic Sourcing

The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has formally concluded its two Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIPs) covering North East Atlantic mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring, ending six years of work the coalition says failed to secure the sharing arrangements needed to stop overfishing of the three stocks.

NAPA, a pre-competitive coalition of 58 businesses spanning retailers, suppliers, foodservice companies, fishmeal producers, feed companies and salmon farmers, said the conclusion of the FIPs marks a shift in approach...

Global Fast Food Market Seen Reaching $2.57 Trillion by 2031, Report Says

The global fast food market is projected to reach $2.57 trillion by 2031, up from $1.78 trillion in 2026, according to Mordor Intelligence. Its latest research report points to convenience, digital ordering and changing consumer preferences as key growth drivers.

The study shows that technology is playing a bigger role in restaurant operations. Mordor Intelligence cited Domino's March update to its Tracker, which added an AI-powered system designed to provide more accurate ready-time estimates and better order visibility. Domino’s said the...

Scott & Jon’s Expands Seafood Lineup with Tuna Noodle Casserole

Scott & Jon’s is expanding beyond its core shrimp, salmon and whitefish offerings with the launch of Homestyle Tuna Noodle Casserole, its first tuna product.

The frozen meal features al dente egg noodles, peas and chunk light tuna in a sauce made with milk, cream and cheddar cheese, topped with seasoned breadcrumbs. Each serving contains 21 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber, with fewer than 500 calories.

The launch comes as consumers continue to seek familiar comfort foods. In the National Restaurant Association’s 2026 What’s Hot...

Sushi-Ten USA Expands with New California Concept

SUSHI-TEN USA, the restaurant group behind Sushi Nigiriba, has opened a new sushi concept in Cypress, California, expanding its Southern California footprint to three locations.

Sushi Blissba, which opened 1 October, is led by Corporate Chef Masaya Minyu and offers à la carte and coursed menus focused on Japanese preparations and seafood.

The menu includes sashimi, nigiri, rolls and gunkan, along with Anago, a saltwater conger eel dish torched tableside. Other offerings include Tamagoyaki, grilled skewers and fish, and Black Cod...

US Senator Introduces Bill to Phase In 40% Tariff on Ecuadorian Shrimp

US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) introduced legislation Sept. 30 to phase in tariffs up to 40% on shrimp and prepared shrimp products imported from Ecuador, citing economic pressure on Gulf Coast shrimpers as Ecuador's share of the US market has grown.

The Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act would raise duties in stages, reaching a general 40% rate by Jan. 1, 2029. It would also add a $0.10-per-kilogram duty on covered shrimp imports, use the proceeds to fund inspections of imported shrimp and catfish...

Chile Confirms Virus Strain at Salmones Camanchaca Salmon Farm, Sets Up Safety Zone

Chile's fisheries agency has confirmed the type of virus behind a disease outbreak at a salmon farm in the Aysén region, and has now set up a protected zone around the site to stop it from spreading further.

From suspected to confirmed

The case was first flagged on September 18, when Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) received a positive lab result for infectious salmon anemia (ISA) virus at the Izaza farm, run by Salmones Camanchaca...

Santa Monica Seafood Sues Carrier Over $58,551 Cold-Chain Failure on Aldi-Bound Shipment

Santa Monica Seafood Company has filed suit against VV Logistics Solutions Inc., alleging the Illinois-based carrier let a truckload of fresh fish destined for Aldi run at unsafe temperatures for hours, resulting in a rejected shipment and damages exceeding $58,551.30.

The complaint, filed Sept. 2, 2026, in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, brings a jury-demand claim under the Carmack Amendment, the federal law governing carrier liability for interstate cargo loss and damage...