Maine Eel Producer American Unagi Enters Bankruptcy to Seek Restructuring and Possible Sale 

Maine-based eel producer, American Unagi, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine on September 29. 

Sara Rademaker, American Unagi founder and CEO, told RASTech Magazine that the decision was made to “preserve the value of the business while it looks to transition to new ownership.” 

“We’ve obtained financing and the Chapter 11 process will allow us to realign our financial structure with the strong operational foundation we’ve built, giving the company the opportunity to attract new...

Sea Port Products Adds to Recalls Linked to Radioactive Contamination in Indonesian Shrimp 

Sea Port Products Corp., of Kirkland, Washington recalled “very small volumes” to retailers in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington State and American Samoa, over Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination concerns.  

The recall notice published on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, stated that a limited amount of Sea Port brand bagged Frozen Raw Easy Peel White Shrimp Jumbo size 16/20 count/lb was distributed to small retailers in the aforementioned location. 

Here’s a breakdown of the impacted products...

QSR Firms McDonald’s and Little Caesars Highlight Plans for Resilience – Agri-Food Americas 2025

Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures are testing the resilience of some of the leading names in the US Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) sector, even as McDonald’s Corp and Little Caesars Enterprises press ahead with expansion plans and menu tweaks.   

On the sidelines of the recent Agri-Food Americas 2025 conference in Chicago, McDonald’s and Little Caesars executives both informed Expana that the current demand environment is significantly marked by volatility in traffic patterns and shifting consumer preferences. To mitigate risk with such trends

Salmon Bycatch Reduction Efforts Use AI in Bering Sea Pollock Fishery

Meet YOLOv11, a model used to detect and identify salmon bycatch in the pollock trawl fishery in the Bering Sea. YOLOv11, which stands for You Only Look Once, version 11, was highly accurate and accomplished it more quickly than humans can.

Scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center customized it to detect and identify both pollock and salmon in fishing nets. This allows scientists to semi-automate the video review process used to evaluate the effectiveness of bycatch reduction devices. They can also observe fish behavior to improve...

October Is the Time to Enjoy Fish and Seafood During the 6th Annual National Pescatarian Month

Not only is October an excellent time of year to eat fish, seafood and vegetables, it's also the sixth annual National Pescatarian Month. The month-long celebration applauds those who have adopted a healthy pescatarian diet and lifestyle, and it encourages everyone to make room on their plates for more fish and seafood.

"I love showing people how delicious and versatile a seafood-centric diet can be," said Chef Barton Seaver, one of the world's leading sustainable seafood experts and...

ANALYSIS: Spain Remains Europe’s Shrimp Hub as Ecuador Reclaims Lead and Argentina Slips

As of this year, Spain—the largest shrimp-importing market in Europe—has brought in 100,774 metric tons of warm water shrimp, valued at €646.9 million. This represents a year-on-year increase of 6.4% in volume and 8.2% in value, reflecting both steady demand and moderate price growth.

Ecuador, which saw a rapid surge in exports between 2020 and 2022, temporarily lost its lead to Argentina last year...

Trump Claims He Will Meet With Lula; No Date Yet

On Tuesday in New York, US President Trump gave remarks to the United Nations General Assembly, via the White House live stream. At the end of his remarks, Trump began speaking about tariffs--disclosing that he'd be meeting with Brazilian President Lula in the coming week(s).

"Brazil now faces major tariffs in response to its unprecedented efforts to interfere in the rights and freedoms of our American citizens and others," started Trump who alluded to the conviction of former Brazilian President Bolsonaro and about unfair trade between the US and Brazil...

Royal Greenland’s Newest Trawler Christened in Nuuk

Kaassassuk is the name of Royal Greenland’s newest trawler, which was christened today at a well-attended ceremony in Nuuk. The christening marks the completion of the company’s extensive fleet renewal program.

The harsh weather sweeping over Nuuk Harbour today provided a symbolic backdrop for the christening of Royal Greenland’s newest trawler, Kaassassuk—almost a forewarning of the demanding conditions the vessel and its crew will soon face in the North Atlantic and Arctic. Despite pouring rain and strong winds, many found their way to the harbour, including the Premier of Naalakkersuisut...

Senators Demand OMB and Commerce Release $246M in NOAA Funding

Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent an urgent letter to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, demanding that $246 million authorized by Congress for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in FY2025 be released to the agency immediately. 

In late August, President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget approved a FY2025 spending plan for NOAA “that would claw back remaining funds at most of the agency’s line offices...

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2025 Alaska Aquaculture Accomplishments Report 

The 2025 Aquaculture Accomplishments Report reads like an update of what’s going on with aquaculture in Alaska, plus some progress on tools being designed to help aquaculureists in the far north survive. It highlights the growth of the aquaculture industry in Alaska and provides details about local, state, and federal efforts aimed at supporting this important maritime industry.

Currently, at least 70 percent of the seafood Americans eat comes from other countries, and over half of that is farm-raised. Produced responsibly, as it is here in the United States...

Chilean Salmon Trade Group Works With Authorities to Avert Russia Seafood Export Clash

Consejo del Salmón, a salmon trade association, has begun working with both Chilean and international authorities to resolve export challenges threatening seafood shipments to Russia. The move follows a warning from Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) to Chile's National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca) last month regarding several regulatory violations.

Russia has stated that, unless the issues are addressed, it will restrict Chilean seafood imports starting September 20. The trade group highlighted the potential impact, noting that Russia is Chile's fourth-largest destination...

DoorDash Announces New Innovations With Delivery Robots and App Enhancements

DoorDash has recently made headlines with innovative strategies connecting customers to local retail, food, and beverages.

Its mission, as stated on its website, is "to empower and grow local economies by opening doors that connect us to each other. When you order something you need, local merchants get business, and Dashers get paid."

The company continues to look for ways on pressing the dial in service, while elevating its features. It recently announced the launch of the DoorDash Dot- a fully electric, autonomous delivery robot...

Expana Unveils New Unified Platform Transforming Global Food Market Data Into Strategic Intelligence

Expana, the world’s largest agri-food-focused Price Reporting Agency (PRA), launches a modern integrated platform that combines trusted pricing data with AI-enhanced cost models and personalized insights.

Built on the legacy of Urner Barry, Mintec, Feedinfo, Tropical Research Services (TRS) and Stratégie Grains, Expana unites 200+ years of expertise into a modern hub. The platform delivers a comprehensive food commodity database and actionable intelligence for volatile markets.

Expana is supported by IOSCO-assured pricing, predictive analytics, cost modeling and expert analysis.

Aquaculture Stewardship Council Welcomes Atlantic Cod to Sustainability Program

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) announced that it will add Atlantic cod to its program in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The decision followed a 30-day stakeholder consultation period that garnered feedback and input from numerous stakeholders, including producers of the species.

Chris Ninnes, ASC CEO, said, “The certification of Atlantic cod marks an important milestone for ASC, demonstrating our ability to respond quickly to market demand for new species.

“Demand for ASC certified Atlantic cod is growing among both farmers and retailers...

Subpesca Sector Report: Chilean Landings Reach Their Highest Level in Five Years

The latest sector report, issued monthly by the Undersecretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca), has shown a sustained increase in accumulated landings in Chile, reaching 3,044,774 tons so far. This demonstrates that landings in the country have reached their highest point compared to the last five-year period (2020 to 2024), when they averaged just over 2.7 million tons. This figure represented a 12.9% increase compared to the same period last year and is 12.1% higher than the average for the aforementioned five-year period...

EEOC Files Suit Alleging Seafood Wholesaler Discriminated Against Women in Warehouse Hiring

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit alleging that seafood wholesaler Moon N Sea discriminated against qualified female applicants for warehouse positions based on their sex.

According to the suit, KGI Trading GA, Inc. and its affiliated Moon N Sea operations in three states passed over female candidates for warehouse associate roles, allegedly favoring male applicants.

The EEOC claims that during the hiring process, female applicants were told the company preferred men for these positions because men could lift more...

Japan: August Fishery Products Imports Down 5% to 147,875 MT, the Value Increased 4% to JPY 151.5B

According to trade statistics released by the Ministry of Finance on September 26, preliminary figures for August fishery product imports (including seafood and seafood preparations, fishmeal, and seaweed) showed a 5% year-on-year decrease to 147,875 tons, while the import value increased by 4% to 151.569 billion yen ($1.02 billion). Fresh and frozen tuna imports increased 4% to 16,643 tons, while salmon and trout imports increased 7% to 12,589 tons. However, shrimp imports were down 7%, crab imports were down...