Thu. Mar 5 2026

US-Spain Seafood Trade Faces Uncertainty as Trump Threatens Sanctions Over Military Base Dispute  

18-Member MAFAC Replaced by One “Fisherman in Residence” AT NOAA, Huffman and Wexler Cry Foul

ANALYSIS: Fresh Salmon Offers Could Increase as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains  

US Attorney’s Office in Anchorage Charges Three SE Alaska Fishermen With Sinking Their Vessels  

Northern Wind Welcomes Stuart R. Benton as New Chief Financial Officer

Norwegian Seafood Exports Slip in February; Salmon Rises but US Demand Falls Sharply

Seafood You Can Trust Launches as Save Mart Leads Responsible Sourcing Initiative

Taylor Shellfish Farms Earns First US ASC Certification for Bivalve Aquaculture

EU Continues Importing Russian Fish Despite Sanctions

The United States and Mexico Launch Review Process of the USMCA

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, March 5

Meet OoNee, Sea Urchin Ranchers in Oregon  

US–Israel War on Iran Escalates With New Strikes, Senate Backs Trump’s War Powers

Wed. Mar 4 2026

NASA Scientists Join SCEMFIS Industry Advisory Board

Captain Fresh Acquires Frime, Bolstering European Tuna Production and Sourcing

ANALYSIS: Brazil Lobster Tail Exports to China Surge, US Imports Fall  

US‑Israeli Strikes on Iran Enter Fifth Day as Shipping Companies Divert Vessels

ANALYSIS: Asian Shrimp Exports Face Delays Due to Middle East Turmoil  

King & Prince Seafood Names Steve Yung Incoming CEO as Michael Alexander to Retire April 17

Patricio Melero Leads SalmonChile into a New Era

Alaska Board of Fish Charged with Conflict of Interest in Area M Chum Salmon Issue  

Judge Orders Columbia and Snake River Dams to Help Salmon Migrate Through the Rivers This Year  

Chile’s Sernapesca, Carabineros Shut Down Illegal Seafood Processing Plant

Spain’s Congalsa Secures Vietnam Processing Base with Lenger Seafoods Acquisition

The Retail Rundown: 21st Annual Power of Meat Report Sees Sales Soar to Fresh Record  

National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association Spotlights March Frozen Food Month

Mowi Partners with Culinary Expert Alex Trim to Transform Home Dining

Pokeworks Unveils Black Garlic Aioli and Exciting March Promotions"  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, March 4

Tue. Mar 3 2026

ANALYSIS: Salmon Exports to Middle East, North Africa Face Potential Halt Amid Regional Crisis  

Silver Bay Seafoods Pauses Processing in Cordova, AK Blaming Low Salmon Forecasts in 2026  

Iran War Enters Fourth Day, Driving Higher Crude Prices and Broad Commodity Swings  

ANALYSIS: Middle East Conflict Could Shift Global Tuna Demand  

Red Lobster Strengthens Leadership with Key Executive Appointments Amid Growth Strategy

How the US‑Iran Conflict Is Affecting Global Commodity Markets

Spex Flex: Pacific Fishery Management Council Faces Uncertainty Brought by Climate Change — Part 3

Brinker International Promotes George Felix to Lead Marketing for Chili's and Maggiano's

Japan to Reduce 19 Tuna Longliners in Compliance with IOTC Policy

BioMar Expands Wuxi Facility with New Production Line  

Kroger Customers Can Enjoy Premium Convenient Meals in Minutes with Private Selection® Expansion  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, March 3

Mon. Mar 2 2026

ANALYSIS: Salmon Retail Promotions Approach Record Highs; Europe Gains on Chile in US Imports  

ANALYSIS: Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Imports Hold Steady in 2025 as Prices Show Little Volatility  

Japan: January Scallop Exports to the US Plummet by 86% to 63 Tons, 79% in Value

Senate Democrats Introduce Tariff Refund Act to Reclaim $175B in IEEPA Duties

Spex Flex: Pacific Fishery Management Council Faces Uncertainty Brought by Climate Change — Part 2

Ørjan Svanevik Steps Down as Mowi Chair, Leif Teksum Takes Interim Role

ACT Capital: US Seafood Revenue Rose on Pricing, Tariffs Reshaped Supply and M&A Stayed Active in 25

Chile's SMA Issues Preventive Notifications to 263 Salmon Farming Centers on Production Limits  

Golden Sea Brand Sushi EBI Shrimp Recalled in Quebec

Expana's Weekly Top 10: Markets Rally After SCOTUS Tariff Ruling, Section 122 Takes Center Stage

Expana Webinar on March 3: The Expanding Impact of Hormuz Disruption

Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, March 2

Fri. Feb 27 2026

The Winding Glass: Tariff Uncertainty Returns; More Damaging than Actual Tariffs

China Confirms 25% Tariff Removal on Canadian Lobster, Crab Effective March 1

PEIXE BR: Brazil Reaches 1M Ton Aquaculture Milestone Despite Tariff-Driven Export Headwinds

Waitrose Becomes First UK Retailer to Suspend Mackerel Purchases  

Spex Flex: Pacific Fisheries Management Council Faces Uncertainty Brought By Climate Change

Seafood Spotlight, Brand Revamps and Store Closures Signal Shifts in Foodservice  

Ninth Circuit Reopens Forced Labor Case Against Rubicon Resources

Iceland Seafood International Achieves Notable Success in 2025 Across All Divisions  

Search For F/V Lily Jean Led by USCG Now Includes NOAA, NTSB, MA Environmental Police

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, February 27

Proximar Seafood's 2025 Results Highlight Steady Operational Progress and Stability  

New FMI Research Reveals How the Food Industry Is Supporting Consumers’ Evolving Health Priorities  

Commission Seeks Feedback on the Future of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector

Thu. Feb 26 2026

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 26

High Liner’s Sales Rise in Q4, Margins Narrow as US Seafood Tariffs Bite

Salmones Camanchaca Reports Lower Quarterly Revenues But Stronger Profitability  

Scottish Salmon Eyes £130M India Opportunity After India-UK Trade Deal

GSA Highlights Transformative Advances in Sustainable Seafood

Mowi Amplifies Presence at Expo West 2026 with Innovative Salmon Offerings

British Columbia Shellfish Poachers Hit with Fines, Two-Year Fishing Ban

Russian Fish Exports to China Reach 1.9M Tons Amid Persistent Tariff Barriers

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Takeaways from December 2025; Q1 Inventories Signal Tightening Supplies  

Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood Launches Seafood Society to Inspire Culinary Exploration During Lent

DFO Warns Newfoundland & Labrador Snow Crab Biomass Could Hit Historic Lows by 2028  

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The Winding Glass: Could China be the Wildcard for Seafood Pricing in 2024?

Most US and Canadian seafood products are trading at much lower values this year due to the market correction we are experiencing.

We have argued the primary cause is a shift in retail seafood demand.  First, consumers reversed their pandemic spending on seafood products, and they grew more resistant to price increases.

At the same time, Retailers insisted on selling through their high-priced inventories without substantial discounts.  The result has been a sales velocity slowdown across almost all categories, leading to increased inventories, lower prices, and a brutal competitive environment.

This has been especially true in shrimp, crab...

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