ANALYSIS: Latest EU-UK Shrimp Import Data Shows Record-high Volume for April

The European Union has just released trade volume data for April 2025, revealing that total shrimp imports in the EU-UK region reached 53,122 metric tons—a level not seen in the past five years. Although this figure represents a 4.1% decline compared to March, it marks a 3.6% increase year-over-year and an impressive 29.8% rise compared to two years ago. In fact, this is a record high for April, standing 24.6% above the 10-year average for the...

The Retail Rundown: Grocers Set Stage for Final Summer Push

With Father’s Day in the rearview, grocers are setting the stage for the final big buying event of the summer: the Fourth of July.

The upcoming holiday marks the last major retail push before Labor Day and serves as a key buying window for proteins like beef ahead of the mid-summer lull. To keep product moving, grocers are expected to lean heavily on promotions and feature aggressive pricing in the coming weeks.

Post-Father’s Day, pork and chicken are poised to capture more...

New Research Reveals 26 of 30 Largest Tuna Companies Don't Disclose Accurate Catch Data

Nonprofit financial think tank Planet Tracker just released a research report revealing that only four of the world's 30 largest tuna fishing companies disclose accurate catch data for their fishing operations.

The report, entitled “Tuna Turner: Investors Must Turn Up Transparency in the Tuna Industry,” refers to the 30 largest tuna companies as “the Tuna 30." These companies account for 46% of the total global tuna catch, which amounts to 5.2 million tonnes worldwide, with 1.6 million tonnes accounting for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified catch...

DFO Announces Details for Second Year of Commercial Redfish Fishery

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) Canada has announced details for the 2025-2026 Unit 1 commercial Redfish fishery, set to open on June 24. The fishery was under a moratorium due to a decline in stock from 1995 until 2024, when it was finally re-opened.  

A Total Allowable Catch (TAC) has been set at 60,000 tonnes for this current season — which covers May 15, 2025, until May 14, 2026.  

Breaking down the TAC 

- 7,000 tonnes will be set aside as a reserve allocation...

US Shrimp, Catfish Producers Push Back on Foreign Competition in D.C. Advocacy Effort

The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), the American Honey Producers Association (AHPA) and the Catfish Farmers of America (CFA) took to Capitol Hill in an effort to highlight trade challenges seen in their respective industries.

Specifically, the ad hoc coalition aimed to strengthen support from what they described as “unfair foreign competition” that is hurting US shrimp, honey and catfish producers.

The groups met with the offices of Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and Senator Roger Wicker... 

300g Salmon Loin Pulled From Shelves in Norway Due to Listeria Concerns

Norwegian salmon company Sjømathuset AS recalled its Fiskemannen 300-gram salmon loin product due to the detection of Listeria monocytogenes. The impacted product had a shelf life until June 18, per a notice published on the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet)’s website.

The product is sold in NorgesGruppen's stores (such as Meny, Kiwi, Spar, Joker, Bunnpris, CC mat) in Norway. The impacted product consists of roughly 1200 consumer packs produced on June 10-11...

Expana Will be Observing the Juneteenth Holiday Thursday, June 19

Expana will be observing the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19, which will impact the publication of some Expana Benchmark Prices. All US offices will be closed on the day; daily reports will not be published, and the following weekly reports will be impacted: 
 

• US and EMEA Seafood assessments will be published on Wednesday, June 18
• US cage-free brown egg spot market assessments and graded loose index will be published on Wednesday, June 18th
• US Dairy and Almond assessments will be published on Wednesday, June 18...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #13

Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.

Click to read "Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #13."

This report allows the Expana community to see where key commodity markets stand as of this past week... Click the above PDF report, or keep scrolling to read in plain text...

DHS Reverses Pause on ICE Raids, Targeting Farms, Hotels, and Restaurants

Days after the Trump administration ordered a pause on immigration raids targeting the agriculture and hospitality industries, the Department of Homeland Security has reversed course, authorizing US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume worksite enforcement at farms, hotels, and restaurants, according to the Washington Post.

The publication reported that ICE held a call on June 16 to direct agency leaders that raids could occur at farms, hotels, and restaurants. Representatives from 30 field offices across the US were informed of the new instructions via the call...

USDA Accepts Section 32 Bids for Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp

On June 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced formal solicitations for contract bids on commercially available Atlantic Groundfish and Pacific Pink Shrimp.

As is the protocol under the USDA’s Section 32 Program, products purchased through the solicitation will be distributed to various food nutrition assistance programs.

Per the solicitations, groundfish products must be delivered between August 16, 2025, and April 15, 2026. Pink shrimp products must be delivered between August 1, 2025, and October 31, 2025...

Georgia Representatives Call on Secretary Lutnick for Red Snapper Management in South Atlantic

Recently, Congressional representatives from Georgia, led by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, sent a letter to Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick calling for state management of red snapper and other reef fish species in the South Atlantic.

In the letter, Carter and his fellow Congressmen express support for Governors Brian Kemp, Ron DeSantis, and Henry McMaster’s June 4 request “to correct course on red snapper fisheries management and for an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) to allow for state management of red snapper and other species of..."

ASC and Korea’s National Institute of Fisheries Science Sign MOU to Drive Sustainable Aquaculture

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Korea’s National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) to drive seafood sustainability and responsibility within Korea’s aquaculture sector.

Per the MOU, the ASC and NIFS—South Korea’s leading aquaculture and marine environmental research institute—will work together to achieve the following:

* Develop innovative aquaculture technologies for seaweed, shellfish, and fish;
* Facilitate an exchange of information between international and Korean experts;
* Create ecosystem-based certification technologies; and...

Albertsons to Launch Digital Advertisement Displays in Select Stores  

Albertsons has partnered with digital display company STRATACACHE, Inc. to unveil digital advertisements in stores. The screens will be used to promote products and streamline engagement between brand partners and customers, while encouraging shoppers to add additional items to their cart as they shop.  

“At Albertsons Cos., we’ve identified a significant opportunity to enhance our in-store customers' shopping experience by delivering relevant and impactful messaging at the point of purchase,” said Jennifer Saenz, Chief Commercial Officer at Albertsons Cos. “Our partnership with STRATACACHE enables brand partners to...

Russia Eyeing Larger Mackerel Catch to Improve Domestic Supply

Russia aims to increase its mackerel catch to avoid a shortage in the domestic market amid a poor catch. 

In recent years, Russia has relied on more imported mackerel, primarily from the Faroe Islands. At the same time, the wholesale price of the fish has increased dramatically (60%) over the past year and will continue to rise, according to local analysts. 

Consumers in Russia continue to make mackerel a popular choice due to its health benefits, so increasing catch for use in the domestic market will remain a priority...

2025 West Coast Pacific Halibut Fishery Opens June 24 

The first of two halibut fishery openers begins next week in federal waters off the West Coast. The first opener starts on Tuesday, June 24 at 8 a.m. and ends on Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The second opener begins on Tuesday, July 9 at 8 a.m. and ends on Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. 

This year’s quota for Pacific halibut for the Area 2A fishery is 259,515 pounds, net weight. If the quota is not met, a third fishing period will begin two weeks after...

Alaska’s Pre-Bristol Bay Salmon Landings Modest Compared to Pre-Season Forecasts 

As of last Saturday, landings of sockeye salmon in the Copper River District totaled 274,400 fish, delivered during the first seven fishing periods since the season opened May 22, 2025. That number is significantly less than the Alaska Department of Fish & Game’s anticipated harvest of 969,000 fish for that period. 

The trajectory of the fishing periods trace the path of a roller coaster. The first period’s harvest was 28,000 sockeye. The second period, which started May 26, netted 52,400 sockeye. Five days after that, the third...

North Pacific Council Delays Action on Bering Sea Chum Salmon Bycatch Due to Funding Uncertainty 

At the end of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council’s June meeting, the panel issued a two-paragraph statement titled “Budget Concerns and Effects on Future Council Meetings,” that described their critical funding situation. 

“To date, the Council has received only 46% of its operating grant funding from NOAA for 2025, which is not typical,” the June 9th statement read. “Although the Council anticipates receiving another installment of its grant in the coming weeks, that amount is uncertain and it may not be...