News Summary September 22, 2026
Today's Top Story: Subdued Demand Keeps Lobster Prices in Check Amid Maine-Canada Seasonal Transition
Subdued demand is keeping lobster prices in check as Maine's fall fishery continues and Canadian supply transitions between seasonal openings, with LFA 25 closing October 10 and LFA 35 opening October 15 ahead of the larger LFAs 33 and 34 in late November. Hard-shell values remain near year-ago levels while new-shell pricing sits below last year, and Canadian live lobster exports through July were down 10.5% year-over-year, though exporters are seeing gains in France, Belgium and Italy, plus improved Chinese buying interest ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival...
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