Indonesia Shrimp Exports to US Recover from Cesium-137 Crisis, Reach $639 Million

Indonesia's seafood exports to the United States have fully recovered from the cesium-137 contamination crisis that disrupted trade at the end of 2025, with 3,400 containers worth Rp11 trillion ($639 million) shipped as of April 26, according to the country's Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry.

Speaking at Food Summit 2026, Acting KKP Secretary General Andy Artha Donny Oktopura said Indonesia has implemented comprehensive improvements to its fisheries quality system covering production, processing, and distribution to ensure compliance with both domestic and international standards...

Long John Silver’s Brings Frank’s RedHot Buffalo to Seafood and Chicken Favorites

Long John Silver’s (LJS) is introducing Frank’s RedHot® Buffalo to its menu, adding a bold, tangy kick to its seafood and chicken lineup.

"We're always looking for new ways to bring bold, craveable flavors to our guests, and Frank's RedHot® does just that," said Meredith Smith, director of brand marketing at Long John Silver's. "This lineup delivers that signature heat people love, paired with the seafood and chicken favorites we're known for."

Frank’s RedHot® brings bold, tangy...

India's Seafood Exports Hit Record as Shrimp Drives Growth Amid US Market Decline

India's seafood exports reached an all-time high of ₹72,325.82 crore ($ 8.28 billion) in FY 2025-26, with volumes hitting 19.32 lakh metric tons, according to provisional data released by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) on April 21.

Frozen shrimp remained the cornerstone of India's marine exports, contributing ₹47,973.13 crore ($ 5.51 billion) and accounting for over two-thirds of total export earnings. Shrimp shipments grew 4.6% in volume and 6.35% in value, reinforcing India's position as a global shrimp supplier...

Commerce Drops 283 Indian Shrimp Exporters from AD Review Over No Entries

The Commerce Department has rescinded antidumping duty administrative review for 283 of 391 Indian frozen warmwater shrimp companies originally covered in the 2024-2025 review period, citing no reviewable entries during the timeframe.

The partial rescission, published April 10 in the Federal Register, leaves 108 companies still subject to the ongoing review covering February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025. Companies dropped from the review will have their duties assessed at the existing cash deposit rates rather than at newly calculated assessment rates...

Red Lobster Considers Bringing Back Ultimate Endless Shrimp Promotion

Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp promotion, which played a role in sending the brand into bankruptcy, could return as soon as this month, according to a Bloomberg report.

The infamous promotion may return as a limited-time offer as the brand continues to mount a comeback following its 2024 bankruptcy. The publication spoke with people familiar with the potential return of endless shrimp who were not authorized to speak publicly.

Red Lobster sent a statement to the Orlando Business Journal saying it has no announcements at this time and is listening...

Fishery Product Imports Surged 20% in Japan to 156,000 MT in February, 31% to JPY 169.1 Billion

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on March 27, imports of marine products in February (preliminary figures, including fish and shellfish, fishmeal, and seaweed) increased by 20% year-on-year to 156,079 tons, and their value increased by 31% to 169.136 billion yen ($1.06 billion). Imports increased for most fish species, with fresh and frozen salmon and trout increasing by 18% to 24,987 tons, frozen tuna by 25% to 18,262 tons...

McIlroy's Masters Champion’s Dinner Menu Highlights Premium Seafood Selections

Golf superstar Rory McIlroy's highly anticipated 2026 Masters Champions Dinner menu features multiple premium seafood courses, underscoring the continued prominence of high-end seafood species in one of golf's most prestigious culinary traditions.

The 2026 Champions Dinner takes place during Masters week at Augusta National Golf Club, where only past Masters winners are invited to attend this tradition that has evolved into one of golf's most closely watched culinary events.

The Northern Irishman's menu centers around a first course of yellowfin tuna carpaccio, an homage to a signature dish from...

SENA 2026: Cox's Seafood's Bedi Says Value-Added Key to Gulf Shrimp Future

Cox's Seafood is betting on value-added products and bold flavors to drive the next phase of growth for Gulf shrimp, with Senior Vice President Vinay Bedi positioning convenience and innovation as essential for the domestic wild-caught sector.

Speaking at SENA 2026, Bedi said Cox's is "reimagining what Gulf shrimp, what you could do with it" through new retail products that pair chemical-free, wild-caught Gulf shrimp with chef-inspired flavors in a ready-to-cook format...

Salmon Surges While Shrimp Slips in NFI's Top 10 US Consumption Rankings

Salmon emerged as the standout winner in US seafood consumption patterns for 2023, while the traditionally dominant shrimp category showed signs of vulnerability, according to the National Fisheries Institute's annual top 10 species list.

Salmon consumption surged 0.29 pounds to 3.51 pounds per capita, reinforcing its position as America's second-most consumed seafood. The growth contrasts sharply with shrimp's performance, despite maintaining its No. 1 ranking at 5.10 pounds per capita; shrimp consumption declined by a notable 0.40 pounds from 2022 levels...

US Department of Commerce Issues Preliminary CVD Results for Ecuadorian Shrimp

The US Department of Commerce (Commerce) has released preliminary results in its expedited countervailing duty (CVD) review for frozen warmwater shrimp from Ecuador, covering the period January 1–December 31, 2022.

The review followed requests from six Ecuadorian producers/exporters, but was rescinded for Natluk and Total Seafood after both companies withdrew their review requests within the required 60-day window.

The expedited CVD review continues for the remaining four companies. Preliminary subsidy rates announced in the March 10 Federal Register notice are as follows...

Culinary Excellence Takes Center Stage at the 152nd Kentucky Derby®

The 152nd Kentucky Derby® is not just a feast for the eyes but also the taste buds, thanks to an innovative menu crafted by Chef Robert Lopez, Senior Executive Chef for Levy Restaurants and Head Chef at Churchill Downs.

This year's menu is a nod to both traditional and modern flavors, offering fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from nearby farms. The menu features locally inspired dishes like chicken paired with roasted peach chutney and Kentucky BBQ shrimp.

Chef Lopez summarized his approach saying, "Churchill Downs is always committed to...

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

Right now, in the first week of Lent, shrimp is on sale at Walmart. Kroger is running surf-and-turf promotions. Long John Silver's brought back its $6 Shrimp Basket. White Castle has Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers. Del Taco is pushing Jumbo Shrimp Tacos. The seafood aisle looks, briefly, like things are fine. 

They are not fine. After a 9-month period of adjusting to tariffs, the seafood industry was finding pockets of stability, allowing for normal contracting and promotion activities. These promotions were all locked in months ago an...

US Department of Commerce Issues Final Antidumping Duty Results for Thai and Vietnamese Shrimp

In recent days, the US Department of Commerce (Commerce) released the final results of its 19th administrative reviews of antidumping duty orders on frozen warmwater shrimp imported from Thailand and Vietnam. The review period covered imports from February 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, according to Federal Register notices issued on February 20 and 23.

These dumping margins determine the final antidumping duties owed on shipments during the period of review and establish cash deposit rates that will apply to...

India's Apex Frozen Foods Sees Recovery as US Tariff Cuts Fuel Export Optimism

Apex Frozen Foods, one of the largest shrimp exporters in India, signaled growing optimism for its shrimp export business following recent reductions in US tariffs, alongside continued growth in European markets and operational adjustments to diversify revenue streams.

In its Q3 2026 earnings call on February 16, the company reported a 15% year-on-year rise in quarterly revenues to INR 264 crore ($32 million), driven primarily by stronger shrimp sales to the European Union and improved price realizations...

High Liner's Sea Cuisine Debuts Guinness Battered Fish and Shrimp in 1,500 Kroger Stores, Costco

Bringing pub classics to the frozen aisle, Sea Cuisine, one of High Liner Foods’ retail brands, introduced Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp made from wild-caught Alaska pollock and tail-off shrimp coated in a Guinness-infused batter.

The products are now available in roughly 1,500 Kroger-family stores and in Costco club-size packs as the brand eyes broader North American expansion.

Expanding on its existing portfolio of Guinness Foodservice options, High Liner unveiled the Sea Cuisine Guinness Battered Fish Strips and Shrimp...

Canada Recalls TS Brand Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp Due to Chemical Contaminants

Last Friday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall of TS brand Sushi EBI frozen cooked shrimp distributed in Quebec to hotels, restaurants and institutional foodservice operations.  

“Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product,” their online notice warned. The product is in 155g packages with a UPC number of 8 16553 00490 3 and the code number: 2027 JN 02; VN499VIO29CAN. 

The TS brand Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp was recalled due to 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone, commonly referred...

PT Brother Adopts Portable Shrimp Stunner to Improve Welfare and Harvest Efficiency

Ace Aquatec's portable A-HSU® for shrimp uses an award-winning Humane Stunner Universal (A-HSU®) technology to render shrimp unconscious in less than one second.

The process pumps shrimp into a chute, where they flow into the water on the stun table and are stunned. The machine ensures the shrimp lose consciousness in under a second. They then move onto the dewatering grid and into a harvest tub, all within approximately 15 seconds.

PT Brother, a shrimp breeder, has chosen this...

Red Lobster Revives Endless Shrimp Promotion

Red Lobster officially announced Monday the return of its Endless Shrimp promotion, bringing back the offer that contributed to the chain's 2024 bankruptcy filing.

The limited-time promotion returns as part of the brand's renewed focus on customer feedback, according to CEO Damola Adamolekun.

"Endless Shrimp has been a part of Red Lobster's legacy for 20 years and our guests have never stopped asking for it," Adamolekun said. "We're excited to bring it back, for a limited time, in a way that works for our business today and honors what made it special...

Commerce Initiates Administrative Reviews for Shrimp AD/CVD Orders Covering Thousands of Importers

The Commerce Department has initiated administrative reviews of antidumping and countervailing duty orders on frozen warm-water shrimp from China, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, affecting thousands of importers.

The March 31 Federal Register notice covers the period from February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026, and includes extensive lists of importers and exporters subject to review across all four countries. The administrative reviews will assess whether current duty deposit rates remain appropriate given recent import activity and pricing data...

BSF Links Lenten Seafood Price Increases to Import Challenges

According to BSF (formerly Beaver Street Fisheries), in an interview with News4JAX, tariffs, shipping delays, and supply chain disruptions have led to higher-than-usual prices for frozen seafood in the southeastern United States.

BSF said current consumer prices for staples like cod and shrimp reflect global market conditions amid the spike in demand for Lent. 

The interview was framed around consumers noticing rising seafood prices amid the Lenten season in the southeastern US.

During the interview, Mark Frisch, the company's owner...

From Thai Curry to Harissa Salmon, Alison Brie Curates HelloFresh's New Supper Club Collection

Meal-kit service HelloFresh has partnered with Alison Brie in its latest promotion, HelloFresh Supper Club. This launch aims to reignite communal dining and inspire consumers to gather around the dinner table to share a meal.

"Between filming, writing, and producing, my weeks are packed — but sitting down to cook and eat with the people I love is something I'll always make time for," said Alison Brie. “I curated this new menu around dishes I genuinely love — bright Mediterranean...

Lawsuit Targets Aqua Star Over Shrimp Sourcing Claims

Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL) and GMO/Toxin Free USA have filed a consumer protection complaint against Aqua Star, alleging its Seafood Forever™ branding falsely promotes its shrimp as responsibly sourced.

The complaint points to third-party reports linking Aqua Star’s suppliers in India, Indonesia, and Vietnam to systemic issues including labor abuses, environmental damage, and contaminated shrimp products. A 2024 CAL investigation, Hidden Harvest: Human Rights and Environmental Abuses in India’s Shrimp Industry, documented widespread exploitation—particularly involving female workers at supplier Nekkanti Sea Foods...

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Iowa Wholesaler, Chicago Importer Over Seafood HACCP Violations

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a pair of Warning Letters on March 10, citing Chicago-based El Rey USA Meats & Seafood Inc. and Iowa-based Rio Verde Food Service Inc. for serious violations of seafood Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations.

Rio Verde Faces Oyster Temperature Control Issues

Rio Verde Food Service Inc., located in Des Moines, received its warning letter dated February 27 following a July 2025 inspection that found critical deficiencies in the company's live oyster HACCP program...

NOAA: Gulf Shrimp Fishery “Not Economically Sustainable” After Decades of Thin Margins

NOAA Fisheries' new economic snapshot lays out a stark picture for the Gulf shrimp industry: landings, revenues, and fleet participation are down sharply, while long-term profitability remains effectively nonexistent.

The agency found Gulf shrimp revenue plunged from $489 million in 2021 to $221 million in 2023, a drop of more than 50%. At the same time, the share of U.S. shrimp supplied by Gulf harvests fell to just 4.5% of the market in 2023, down from 28.7% in 1984, as imports, especially farmed shrimp...

Save Our Shrimpers Act Clears Key House Committee, Aims to Block Fed Financing of Foreign Farms

The House Financial Services Committee passed Congressman Troy E. Nehl’s (R-TX) Save Our Shrimpers Act on March 4.

The bill would ban federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions to finance foreign shrimp farms, as Expana covered when it was first introduced in 2024. It was reintroduced in March 2025.

“Shrimpers across the country, including shrimpers in my district, are struggling to stay afloat due to an excess of foreign shrimp flooding our markets,” Nehls said...

Golden Sea Brand Sushi EBI Shrimp Recalled in Quebec

Certain lots of Golden Sea brand Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp have been recalled due to the presence of 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone, per a February 25 notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Transhing Investment Inc. initiated the Class 3 recall of the products that were distributed in Quebec, Canada to hotels, restaurants and institutions...

Thai Union Feedmill Signs MOU With Bangladeshi Partners to Transfer Aquaculture Tech, Boost Exports

Thai Union Feedmill Public Company Limited (TFM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangladeshi partners to transfer Thai aquaculture technologies and standards to Bangladesh, the company said Feb. 10.

The collaboration, announced at a signing ceremony in Bangkok, will focus on upgrading production and market access for high‑value species, including whiteleg shrimp, black tiger shrimp, giant freshwater prawn and barramundi. TFM said the agreement covers technology transfer, knowledge sharing, innovation and the adoption of Thailand’s aquaculture standards to help Bangladeshi producers meet global benchmarks...

Sea Port Products Marks 45 Years, Prepares Return to Seafood Expo North America 2026

Sea Port Products Corp will return to Seafood Expo North America (SENA) in Boston this March, using the show as an opportunity to mark its 45th year in the seafood business.

The Kirkland, WA-based importer and distributor was founded in 1981 by James Dresser and his sons Bill and Don, evolving from a small brokerage into one of the country’s notable suppliers of shrimp and a variety of other seafood species. Sea Port now offers shrimp, lobster, crab, scallops, finfish and other products sourced from...

SeaPak Bets on Lent With Family-Friendly Campaign, Teams Up with Child Nutrition Expert Diana Rice

SeaPak is looking to become the answer for families with picky eaters during Lent this year.

The company wants to make Fridays during the season, which sees millions of Americans abstain from meat, into a discovery period for families that may turn to seafood more often as the work week winds down.

SeaPak will look to accomplish its goals through a partnership with child nutrition expert Diana Rice, who will provide families with tips and tricks to create seafood-focused meals during Lent...

Iceland Foods Expands ASC-Certified Frozen Seafood Range to 15 SKUs with Salmon, Sea Bass and More

UK retailer Iceland Foods has expanded its Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)-labeled seafood range with new products launched earlier this month.

The expansion supports the company's goal to increase its ASC-certified products to 25 by the end of 2026, offering consumers a wider selection of sustainable seafood options.

Stuart Lendrum, Director of Product, Process & Sustainability at Iceland Foods, said: “Our customers want reassurance that the products they choose support a healthier planet, and by growing our responsibly sourced seafood range...