New US-EU Trade Agreement Removes Tariffs on US Seafood, Lobster

The United States and European Union unveiled a new trade agreement on August 21 that will eliminate EU tariffs on US industrial goods, including seafood, and expand market access for American seafood, agriculture and lobster products.

The deal will see the European Union eliminate all tariffs on US industrial goods and provide “preferential” market access to a “wide range” of US Seafood and agricultural goods. The statement also said the framework included an extension of a deal, which expired on July 31, that eliminated EU tariffs on US...

Canada Drops Most Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on August 22 that Canada will drop most retaliatory tariffs on US products, with the changes taking effect September 1. Carney clarified during a press conference that tariffs on US autos, steel, and aluminum will remain for now, but asserted that Canada now holds the best trade deal of all US trading partners.

Under the new policy, tariffs on US goods will be lifted if the products are exempt under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)...

SalMar’s Second Quarter Hurt By Lower Salmon Prices, Boosts Harvest Outlook

Norwegian salmon farmer SalMar said lower market prices impacted its second-quarter financial results compared to the same time last year.

According to SalMar, the price of salmon averaged NOK 73.1 per kg ($7.17/kg), down from NOK 110.9 per kg in the second quarter of 2024.

The company noted that its farming segments in Norway experienced good biological developments during the quarter, notably in Northern Norway. “But the share of downgrades affects the price achievement in the period, especially in the Central Norway segment...

Chilean Salmon Council Strengthens Ties With Australian Retailers and Importers

The Chilean Salmon Council (Consejo Del Salmon) held a two-day visit to Australia as it looks to boost the presence of Chilean salmon in one of the largest consumption markets in the world.

The council, which partners with some of the major salmon farmers like Australis Seafoods, Cermaq and Mowi, met with retailers, importers and authorities to discuss trade and sustainability.

Pablo Barahona, International Director of the Salmon Council, accompanied by Juan Pablo Julio, Director of ProChile in Australia, visited top retailers Woolworths, Coles, and ALDI...

Large Contract Signed at the Aqua Nor: Pure Salmon Building a New Facility in Japan

Cflow has signed a substantial contract with the aquaculture company Pure Salmon and is set to deliver a complete fish handling system for a new land based facility being constructed in Japan.

CEO of Pure Salmon, Per Ivar Foshaug, and VP Sales at Cflow, Gunn-Marit Nerem, signed the contract on the second day of the exhibition. Consequently, Cflow has secured the delivery of a tailor-made fish handling system for the six buildings of the facility...

BJ’s Wholesale Club Reports Q2 Results with Membership Growth and Strong Digital Sales

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has announced its financial results for the second quarter, highlighting both strengths and areas of softness in its performance.

"Our business model continues to perform and build upon momentum, as we grow membership and gain market share even in a dynamic environment. We enter the back half of the year on solid footing and confident in our ability to deliver strong results," said Bob Eddy, Chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We are on a powerful trajectory and our...

FDA's Uptick in Indonesian Shrimp Rejections Foreshadowed Recent Radioactive Contamination Alert

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been closely monitoring Indonesian shrimp imports long before its recent advisory regarding potential radioactive contamination of BMS Foods shrimp products bound for Walmart stores in over 10 states.

The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), a group representing the US wild-caught shrimp sector and has fought to curb the country’s reliance on shrimp imports, highlighted that the FDA has refused a significant number of entry lines of Indonesian shrimp so far in 2025...

Cousins Maine Lobster Adds San Antonio to Growing Texas Franchise Portfolio

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) expanded its footprint in Texas with a new truck entering the San Antonio market.

The new truck is owned by Jimmy Shoshani and Ahmer and Sarah Khan, a trio that ranks among Cousins Maine Lobster's most experienced franchisees. 

Shoshani, the brand's longest-tenured operator, joined in 2014 and launched the Las Vegas market the following year, per CML. Meanwhile, Shoshani, the brand's longest-tenured operator, joined in 2014 and launched the Las Vegas market the following year...

GAPP Annual Meeting to Feature Insights on Alaska Pollock Growth in Brazil, Colombia and

India

The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced that market research in a trio of markets, Brazil, Columbia and India, will be presented at the group’s upcoming Wild Alaska Pollock Annual Meeting, set for September 18 at the W Hotel Seattle.

“We know that some of our largest members are active—or starting to become active—in these markets and they represent a huge growth opportunity for our industry,” said Craig Morris, GAPP Chief Executive Officer. “Thanks to these significant grants from the United...

Southwind Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp Amid Radioactive Cs-137 Investigation

Carson, California-based Southwind Foods voluntarily recalled frozen shrimp products linked to the recent concerns over Cesium-137 (Cs-137) radioactive contamination on August 21.

The bagged, frozen shrimp products were distributed between July 17 and August 8 to retailers, distributors and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state.

Impacted products included Best Yet cooked frozen shrimp, Sand Bar raw frozen shrimp, Arctic Shores cooked frozen shrimp, Great American Seafood Imports frozen shrimp and First Street frozen raw shrimp...

Atlantic Sapphire CEO Announces Clear Line of Sight to Profitability

The CEO of land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire said the company has a “clear line of sight to profitability” in the company’s H1 2025 operational and financial update on August 20.

The company, known for its Bluehouse land-raised salmon farming method, said it harvested 2,486 tons (HOG) in the first half of 2025, up from 2,384 tons in H1 2024. Harvest weights almost doubled compared to the same period last year, reaching 2.86kg in H1 2025 and 3.1 kg in Q2 2025...

Study Shows Kelp Forests in MPAs Demonstrate Marine Heat Wave Resiliency

Anyone fishing off the U.S. West Coast, California in particular, is aware of the controversial nature of the use of marine protected areas. They help protect habitats but also limit access to productive areas and their use to aid in some species’ recoveries is questionable.  

But new research shows MPAs can help with kelp forests and keep some of the nearshore habitats resilient during times of stress. 

Using four decades of satellite images, University of California-Los Angeles researchers looked at the impact MPAs are having on kelp forests...

SuperKim Crab House Joins Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses Crab Shack Pop-Up Tour

This summer, Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses takes audiences inside a marriage where love and ambition collide, and every dinner table becomes a stage for rivalry. From August 22–24, that story will spill off the screen and onto the plates of Seattle when SuperKim Crab House hosts the city’s stop on The Roses Crab Shack Pop-Up Tour.

The dark comedy, directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents) and written by Tony McNamara (Poor Things), stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as Theo and Ivy Rose...

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Salmon Production Climbs as Disease Control Improves, Market Prices Lag

The Atlantic Norwegian salmon industry has experienced strong production levels so far this year. In 2024, the sector faced several health challenges, notably Winter Ulcer Disease (WUD), which resulted in a higher proportion of low-quality fish and raised concerns regarding animal welfare. The primary bacteria responsible for WUD is Moritella viscosa, which negatively affected both survival rates and market prices. However, the situation has improved in 2025 due to the enhanced performance of a vaccine targeting M. viscosa, leading to increased production year-on-year...

Bumble Bee Seafoods Launches Snackers Single-Serve Tuna Line Targeting Millennials

Bumble Bee Seafoods has launched Bumble Bee Snackers, a new line of single-serve tuna cans featuring flavors aimed at capturing millennial demand for convenient and nutritious snacking.

"People love flavored tuna, but not everyone wants a pouch. The simple solution—a flavored single serve can—we're excited to bring this to shelves," said Andrew Choe, CEO, Bumble Bee Seafoods.

The flavors include Lemon Pepper, Hickory Smoke, Sweet Heat, Thai Chili and Tuna Salad, along with the more traditional Chunk Light Tuna option.

Russia Bets on Consistent Bering Sea Fish Catches

Russia is betting on stable fish catches in the Bering Sea in the coming years, particularly around pollock and herring. 

This year, the total allowable catch (TAC) for pollock in the West Bering Sea and Chukchi zones was set at just above 702,000 metric tons. 

This section is one of the primary areas of year-round fishing in the Russian section of the Bering Sea. Concerns around current stocks of bottom-living and demersal fish are expected to lead to more research, which is expected to lead to Russian fisheries...

Mystic Fish Camp Set to Open in August

This summer, the Connecticut shoreline is getting a playful, purpose-driven newcomer with the debut of Mystic Fish Camp, a retro-themed seafood shack from James Beard Award-winning Chef David Standridge and the team behind The Shipwright's Daughter. Opening on August 25th, the concept brings the nostalgia of summer camp to the harbor—with bold flavors, sustainable sourcing, and a deep respect for New England's fishing traditions.

If The Shipwright's Daughter is the grown-up dinner party, then Mystic Fish Camp is the barefoot beach cookout...