Seafood Chain Long John Silver's Swaps Iconic Fish for Chicken in New Logo

Long John Silver’s, a long-time seafood chain, has moved chicken to the front and center.

The company revealed a new logo that replaces its signature fish logo with a chicken and features a new “CHICKEN + SEAFOOD" lock-up.

The new redesign will be rolled out across its digital platforms and will be unveiled further on the Long John Silver's Front Row Motorsports car during the South Point 400.

"Guests have been telling us for years that our chicken is a best-kept secret...

ANALYSIS: Review of Norwegian Farmed Salmon Biomass, Harvest Trends, and Price Movements

The total biomass of farmed Atlantic salmon at sea in Norway has exceeded the biomass recorded by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries from January to July last year. However, in August, the live fish stock declined due to substantial harvest activity during late spring and summer. This led to a sustained reduction in the number of live fish and, consequently, total biomass in the sea pen...

Trump’s “Truth”  Teases Lula Meeting

On October 6, US President Trump teased an upcoming meeting with the Brazilian President via Truth Social.

“This morning, I had a very good telephone call with President Lula, of Brazil. We discussed many things, but it was mostly focused on the Economy, and Trade, between our two Countries. We will be having further discussions, and will get together in the not too distant future, both in Brazil and the United States,” wrote Trump. “I enjoyed the call — Our Countries will do very well together!”

Since September 23, individuals watching tariffs and agri-commodities markets...

ICES Slashes Atlantic Mackerel Quota by 70%, Severely Impacts the Japanese Market

According to a report in the Minato Shimbun, on September 30th, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommended that the 2026 catch of Atlantic mackerel in the Northeast Atlantic be reduced by 70% from the 2025 figure of 576,958 tons to 174,357 tons. This is the lowest recommended quota since 1998. In Japan, the largest export market for Norway, the sales price has already reached a record high of 880 yen/kg ($5.87/kg)...

Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers Statement on Passing of Leslie Hughes

The Wild Alaska Pollock industry and the members, associate members and staff at the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) join our colleagues in the seafood industry in expressing our deepest sympathy at the loss of Leslie Hughes, formerly of North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association (NPFVOA). Leslie had faithfully, passionately and lovingly served the fishing community, including the Wild Alaska Pollock fishermen and crew, working to ensure their safety at sea...

Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi Recalled as Listeria Linked to Pre-Cooked Pasta Outbreak Grows 

Demers Food Group recalled select Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini products as part of a larger Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to pre-cooked pasta, according to a notice published on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website. 

The larger recall was initiated on September 30, with the supplier of the impacted pasta, Nate’s Fine Foods expanded its recall of pre-cooked pasta which included fettucine, linguine, and farfalle (bowtie) after a sample of posted tested by FreshRealm tested positive for...

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...

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...

NMFS Extends Northeast Multispecies Emergency Measures to Protect New England Groundfish Industry

On October 3, NOAA Fisheries signed a temporary rule that extended emergency management measures for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery through April 30, 2026.

The rule will allow for the continued operation of the Northeast groundfish sector during the 2025 fishing year.

The emergency rule, first published by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on May 2, 2025, was designed to prevent interruption to a fishery critical to New England’s economy. If not extended, measures would have expired on October 28, potentially halting operations and causing significant economic...

Russia Eyes India as Key Market for Seafood Exports

Russia hopes to make India one of its major markets for fish and seafood in the coming years, driven by strong bilateral relations and expanding economic cooperation. The share of Russian fish in India has been minimal so far due to high import duties, but this could change soon. 

Both countries are currently negotiating a free trade agreement that would support increased Russian fish exports to India. The deal aligns with Russia’s plan to nearly double total fish exports by 2030, from $5.2 billion in 2024 to $8.5 billion...

Warming Oceans May Pose a Serious Threat to American Lobsters

The Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the world's oceans, raising concerns for its $2 billion-a-year American lobster fishery. Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS have been studying the impacts of ocean acidification and warming on lobster reproduction, and the results of their most recent research suggest the rising temperatures pose the greatest risk.

Utilizing a purpose-built experimental facility designed by Professor Emily Rivest and housed in the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences & VIMS...

Sea Lice Outbreak Strikes Mowi Newfoundland Farms Again, 470,000 Fish Die 

Salmon farming giant Mowi, and its Mowi Canada East arm, said that it lost another 470,000 fish due to sea lice infestations in Newfoundland and Canada, roughly a month after the company reported a similar sized die-off at other farms in the province. 

Mowi Canada East’s Friar Cove and Chaleur Bay farms were impacted by the die-offs. According to notices published on the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association’s online portal for public reporting of fish health issues, Friar Cove saw 236,569 fish...

Port of LA Seeks Proposals for New Pier 500 Container Terminal

The Port of Los Angeles has announced its search for proposals from parties interested in the pre-development of Pier 500, a project designed to boost cargo efficiency and accommodate larger, next-generation cargo ships. This development comes after decades of efforts to increase capacity amid rising demand at one of the United States' busiest ports.

The proposed site for Pier 500 spans 200 acres and will feature two berths and approximately 3,000 linear feet of new wharf. Situated at the southern tip of...

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...