ANALYSIS: Tariff Aftershocks Could Redirect Shrimp Flows Between Ecuador, India, China

The immediate impact of the new trade deal between the US and India is likely to be a near-term increase in Farmgate prices in India. Prices in India and Indonesia have been trending up moderately, while Ecuador's remain lower (Gabriel Luna's updated prices will be released soon). It is reasonable to expect a meaningful portion of US demand currently satisfied by Ecuador to shift back to India, particularly for peeled product...

Importers Face Higher Duties as Commerce Completes 19th India Shrimp Review

The US Department of Commerce has released the final results of its 19th administrative review of the antidumping duty (AD) order on certain frozen warmwater shrimp from India, setting company-specific and review-wide dumping margins for imports entered between February 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024.

Commerce determined a weighted-average dumping margin of 5.08% for Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited. The Devi Group, Devi Fisheries Limited, Satya Seafoods Private Limited, Usha Seafoods and Devi Aquatech Private Limited received a 2.71% margin...

StarKist Launches ‘Fuel Good, Feel Good’ Campaign Featuring Former Bachelorette, US Hockey Hero

Staple US seafood brand StarKist launched its latest campaign, ‘Fuel Good, Feel Good,’ which is designed to show how fueling up with protein helps consumers accomplish their everyday goals, both big and small.

To bring its new campaign to life, StarKist partnered with a group of creators who will showcase how StarKist’s ready-to-eat products support energy and help people feel good. Partners include former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin, Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson, and former US Olympic hockey hero TJ Oshie...

Larry's Catch Secures Investment on Canadian Show Dragons' Den

"Dragons' Den" is a television program in which aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas and models to a panel of Canadian business moguls, similar to the US hit show "Shark Tank."

On January 22, 2026, Larry's Catch debuted on the show, presenting its vision to make premium, wild-caught, and sustainable Canadian seafood accessible to households nationwide. After sharing their compelling mission and support for Canadian fishing families, co-founders Glen Creaser, James Quinn, and Javier Mejorada received offers from three Dragons.

"Pitching on Dragons'...

Darden Restaurants Outlines Strategic Changes for Bahama Breeze Banner

Today, Darden Restaurants announced that it has completed its exploration of strategic alternatives for its Bahama Breeze banner, following previous discussions of potentially selling or introducing other Darden brands at those locations.

The company has now confirmed both decisions: 14 Bahama Breeze locations will permanently close, while space from the remaining 14 stores will be used for other restaurants within the Darden umbrella.

Seafood Industry Set for Rapid Change in 2026 Led by Transformation Economy, Asian Growth, and Tech

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has highlighted key trends expected to shape the global seafood landscape in 2026, drawing on insights from its recent annual conference.

Among the drivers of change is the rise of the “transformation economy,” in which consumers increasingly prioritize health, longevity, and well-being, reshaping food choices toward nutrition-dense proteins such as seafood. Louise Byg Kongsholm, CEO of Pej Gruppen and a featured speaker at the NSC event, highlighted how the shift from an experience economy to a transformation...

Russia's 2025 Salmon Catch Up 100,000 Tons Year‑on‑Year

Russia remains the world’s largest producer of Pacific salmon, according to recent statements from experts at the Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries (Rosrybolovstvo).

An agency spokesperson said that during the last salmon fishing season, Russia’s catch totaled approximately 335,500 tons, about 100,000 tons higher than in 2024. The bulk of the catch traditionally comes from Kamchatka.

As a result, Russia is currently fully self‑sufficient in salmon and caviar, though it continues to import Atlantic salmon, primarily from Chile...

Del Taco Brings Back Jumbo Shrimp Tacos for LTO with Lent on the Horizon

Del Taco has announced the much-anticipated return of its popular Jumbo Shrimp Tacos and Burrito, available for a limited time as Lenten season nears.

Guests can enjoy two tacos filled with crispy jumbo shrimp for $6, while fish enthusiasts can savor three Beer Battered Fish Tacos, featuring wild-caught Alaska Pollock, for $7.

"At Del Taco, great taste and great value go hand-in-hand,” said Noah Chillingworth, Chief Marketing Officer. "Whether for Fish Fridays during Lent or any time, these meals...

The Retail Rundown: Game Weekend Sparks Grocery Rush

The approaching game-day weekend is drawing shoppers into grocery stores as fans nationwide stock up for watch parties ahead of the Seattle Seahawks–New England Patriots showdown for the Lombardi Trophy.

Americans are expected to consume about 1.48 billion chicken wings during Sunday’s game, according to the National Chicken Council’s 2026 Chicken Wing Report, roughly 10 million more than last year and enough to wrap around the Earth more than three times.

Retail wing prices are competitive this season. Circana data show prices broadly in line with recent years, with fresh...

US Market Challenges Push Norwegian Salmon Fillet Exports Down 37%, Poland and China Surge

Norwegian seafood exports fell 3% in value at the start of 2026 compared to January last year, as the US market faced “unpredictable tariffs,” a weaker dollar, and rising competition, the Norwegian Seafood Council reports. CEO Christian Chramer pointed to lower salmon prices, reduced quotas for several wild species, and challenging market access as key factors behind the decline.

At this point last year, the US was the largest single market for Norwegian seafood. Today, the value of exports destined for the US has declined...

Canada's Whalesafe Fishing Gear Protects Whales and Supports Coastal Economies

Yesterday, Canada’s Minister of Fisheries Joanne Thompson launched the country’s new Whalesafe Fishing Gear Strategy – a five-year plan to help protect whales and promote sustainable fisheries. 

Harvesters and fishery stakeholders share Canada’s oceans with many whale species, including the endangered North Atlantic right whale, which is vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to supporting prosperous fisheries that coexist with healthy whale populations. 

Whalesafe gear falls into two general categories: 

On-demand gear...

Massachusetts Ethics Commission Approves Penalty After Harbormaster Had Employee Do His College Work

Former Gloucester Harbormaster Thomas Ciarametaro Jr. paid a $15,000 civil penalty and $1,200 in restitution for violating a conflict of interest law.

Ciarametaro had a subordinate city employee complete his Endicott College coursework, which he submitted as his own while working toward a bachelor's degree.

The State Ethics Commission approved a Disposition Agreement under which Ciarametaro admitted to the violations and waived his right to a public hearing and agreed to pay the aforementioned penalties to the City of Gloucester for work time spent on...

GAPP Embarks on its Strategic Push for Alaska Pollock in Global Markets with an Indonesia Stop

The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) is set to explore new international strategic opportunities to expand the presence of US wild-caught Alaska Pollock products in 2026.

As part of this initiative, GAPP participated in a trade mission to Jakarta, Indonesia from Feb.2-5, alongside USDA Foreign Agricultural Service officials, state agriculture departments, agribusiness executives, and representatives from other US commodities. Indonesia, the fourth most populous nation globally, presents a significant market of interest.

"Indonesia is referred to as the ‘kitchen’ of Southeast...

EU Seafood Sectors Call for Urgent Corrections to Fisheries Control Regulation Implementation

European organizations representing the fishing, processing, aquaculture and seafood trading sectors are calling on the European Commission to urgently revise the implementation of the EU Fisheries Control Regulation, with particular concern over the CATCH IT system and the application of Articles 14 and 58.

In line with a joint statement submitted by Member States to the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, and concerns widely shared during the AGRIFISH Council discussion, the sectors warn that key provisions are proving unworkable in practice and risk...

SalmonChile Elects Patricio Melero as President

SalmonChile's Board of Directors has elected Patricio Melero Abaroa as president of the trade association representing Chile’s salmon producers and suppliers, effective March 1. An agricultural engineer from the University of Chile, Melero brings decades of public policy experience, including service as a deputy (1990–2021), president of the Chamber of Deputies (2011–2012), and Minister of Labor and Social Security (2021–2022).

During his parliamentary tenure, Melero served on and chaired the Lower House Fisheries and Aquaculture Committee for five terms, contributing to the passage of the 1991 Fisheries and...

Georgia Senate Advances Bill for Transparent Seafood Labeling

The Georgia Senate voted 43-8 to pass House Bill 117, which mandates that food service establishments in the state disclose imported shrimp on menus. This legislation aims to combat false advertising affecting US shrimpers.

"This bill adds transparency that benefits consumers, the local restaurants supporting U.S. shrimpers, and hardworking fishing families that are the economic backbone of coastal communities," said Blake Price, deputy director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA). "We thank Senator Ben Watson and Representative Jesse Petrea for acting to help consumers make informed choices...

Nueva Pescanova Leads Way for Spain in Sustainability, According to World Benchmarking Alliance

The Nueva Pescanova Group is the leading Spanish company in sustainable ocean and coastal ecosystem management and is ranked sixth globally in the Ocean Benchmark 2026. According to the classification system established by the non-profit organisation World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), the company also ranks first among fishing companies and third among food companies, behind only Nestlé and Mowi. The WBA evaluates the world’s 125 largest companies based on their socially responsible practices and their contribution to sustainable ocean management...