Trump Announces US-Indonesia Trade Agreement, Offers Few Details

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States has reached a new trade agreement with Indonesia, a key agricultural partner. However, he provided few details about the scope or substance of the deal.

“Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President,” Trump said.

On July 7, Trump sent a letter to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto stating that Indonesia would face a 32% tariff rate on all Indonesian goods imported into the US, as part of the initial wave of Trump tariff...

The Retail Rundown: Summer Travel Drives Foodservice Gains as Retailers Compete for Shoppers

Foodservice is in full swing this summer, fueled by warm weather and vacation season as consumers hit the road and dine out. This Fourth of July, AAA estimated a record 72.2 million Americans traveled domestically—a 2.4% increase from last year and 7 million more than in 2019.

“This year, we're seeing strong demand for road trips, flights, and cruises, especially with the holiday falling on a Friday,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of AAA Travel.

With so much consumer attention on travel and dining out, food...

Hong Kong’s Ocean One Targets Aggressive China Growth After Import Ban Eases on Japanese Seafood

Hong Kong-based frozen seafood importer and wholesaler Ocean One announced that it will increase its cooperation with Chinese customers following China's resumption of seafood imports from Japan. The company stated that the move will involve “more aggressive market strategies to expand mainland business sales.”

The company views the reopening of many areas of Japan for seafood imports into China as a “significant opportunity” to both expand and enhance sales performance.

Ocean One’s China business accounted for 11.6% of its revenue, the second-largest share...

Cormorant Relief Act Passes House Panel, Aims to Shield Mississippi Aquaculture from Bird Predation

Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell announced that his bill aimed at protecting the state’s aquaculture and fishing industries from the impact of cormorant overpopulation passed through the House Natural Resources Committee with bipartisan support this week.

The Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 streamlines management of cormorant populations and provides flexibility to state and tribal wildlife agencies. The large fish-eating birds have become a significant threat to fish farms and other wild species across the Gulf Coast...

Sea Horse Easy Peel Shrimp Recalled Due to Undeclared Sulphites 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has announced a recall for Sea Horse brand Easy Peel Shrimp because the product contains undeclared sulphites.  

The affected shrimp was distributed in Quebec and has a “best before” date of February 17, 2026.  

The CFIA is urging consumers not to eat, sell, serve, or distribute the product.  

No illnesses have been reported at this time. 

The CFIA notes that the investigation is ongoing and may lead to the recall of other products.

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Chile's Salmon Summit 2025 to Take Place in Los Lagos on July 22

SalmonChile recently announced Salmon Summit 2025, which will take place in Los Lagos, Chile on July 22, 2025, and bring together leading stakeholders within the Chilean salmon industry.

This marks the event’s second edition, providing a key forum for discussion on southern Chile’s role in the national economy, while also showcasing sustainable salmon proposals in the Teatro del Lago in Frutillar.

With salmon being the country’s second largest export after copper, the summit has established itself as Chile’s main salmon farming event for the year...

Senate Appropriations-Approved Bill Would Establish Dedicated Seafood Liaison at USDA

The US Senate Committee on Appropriations has approved a bill containing several seafood-focused measures, including the establishment of a seafood industry liaison within the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Related Agencies Appropriations Act was advanced through the committee by a unanimous 27-0 vote, providing a total of $27.1 billion in funding.

Among its seafood-focused provisions, the bill highlights the establishment of the seafood liaison position at USDA...

ANALYSIS:  Scallop Market Reflects Firm Undertone as Supply Challenges and Tariff Pressures Continue

The frozen scallop market, both domestic and imported, has held full steady to firm through 2025 to date. Limited domestic landings have kept the U.S. market looking to overseas imports to fill the gap.

Early import data from January through March showed strong year-over-year gains, with total scallop imports up 42%, 87%, and 66%, respectively. Beginning in April, the announcement of tariffs under new legislation shifted the market tone, driven by both the direct impact of the tariffs and broader unease over how the changes...

Portugal and Spain Regain MSC Certification for Iberian Sardine Fishery

According to a press release from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), purse seine fishing fleets in Spain and Portugal recently regained their MSC certification for Iberian sardines, making it the first fishery to achieve this sustainability marker through such an alliance.

This joint accomplishment was made possible through coordinated efforts from the entire sector's value chain, including fishers, the processing industry and distributors.

The Iberian sardine is a key marine resource for the two European countries.

While the Portuguese sardine fleet had previously been certified as sustainable, it was suspended...

US Seafood Groups Push for Federal Investigation Into Imported Seafood With Banned Antibiotics

The Oregon Trawl Commission (OTC), along with the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) and the crawfish industry, sent a letter to the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) requesting a Section 301 Investigation on the use of antibiotics in farm-raised foreign seafood.

The OTC letter, addressed to USTR Jamieson Greer, requested that the USTR examine how the use of unapproved antibiotics and veterinary drugs constitutes an unfair trade practice that leads to downward pricing pressure on US seafood producers, who face stricter safety standards...

Chilean Truck Carrying 22 Tons of Salmon Hijacked

Chilean police are investigating the robbery of a truck that was carrying 22 metric tons of salmon destined for export in the Los Lagos region, a key production hub, according to Radio Bio Bio.

The publication noted that a truck driver was also kidnapped. He was approached by two individuals at a gas station in the town of Osorno, where he was later tied up and abandoned on a rural road.

The driver reportedly was transporting the salmon to Santiago International Airport.  The truck's owner estimated the loss at 280...

Russia Looking to Increase Fish Catch in Arctic Region in Coming Years

Russia plans to continue increasing its fish catch in the Arctic region, despite a substantial decline in fish stocks in the region of late.

According to data from some Russian fishermen, in recent years, the stocks of cod and other white fish species in the Karelia, Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions have seriously declined, which has led to a decline in their catch.

In addition to cod, there is a significant decline in haddock catch, while the current stock of cod in the Northern basin is at a historic low...

Science Center for Marine Fisheries Approves Additional $218,000 for Finfish and Shellfish Research 

The Science Center for Marine Fisheries (SCEMFIS) has approved $218,531 in funding for a new round of finfish and shellfish research projects. This is in addition to the $277,000 in research support announced earlier this year, as reported by Expana.  

SCEMFIS operates as part of the National Science Foundation’s Industry/University Cooperative Research Center Program. The initiative brings together the fishing industry and leading marine scientists to enhance the understanding of key species and support sustainable fisheries management.  

SCEMFIS has greenlit...

US Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Spark Cross-Commodity Concerns

On July 9, US President Donald Trump moved to raise tariffs on Brazilian imports to 50% starting August 1—up sharply from the 10% rate imposed in early April—sparking concerns in global markets, with potential ripple effects across commodities like orange juice, beef, coffee, sugar, and seafood.

These trade measures are raising alarms in export-dependent sectors and among US importers, with market participants saying the implications could be wide-ranging.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the country would respond to the newly announced tariff...

Del Mar Seafoods Expands Operations with Advanced IQF Freezing and New Processing Facility

California-based Del Mar Seafoods showcased its new expanded operations through a new facility lease and the addition of state-of-the-art Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) and processing capabilities.

The vertically integrated seafood producer and processor said the new facility will allow for greater processing capacity and efficiency, expanding its footprint by 40%. Del Mar’s new facility is located on the same campus as its Watsonville headquarters.

“This was the logical next step in our company’s growth,” said Joe Roggio, Chief Financial Officer at Del Mar...

Mowi Rolls Out Fresh Seafood Offerings at South Florida Supermarkets

Salmon farmer Mowi ASA (Mowi) recently launched some of its fresh seafood offerings at Sedano’s Supermarkets across South Florida. With this roll-out, Sedano’s shoppers can now find fresh, pre-packed skin packs of Mowi’s Atlantic salmon varieties, as well as tilapia, tuna, and snapper from Mowi’s Marine Harvest line.

Sedano’s Supermarkets first began in 1962 as a single Hispanic supermarket in Hialeah, Florida. Since then, the food retail chain has expanded to 34 locations across the state.

For this roll-out, Mowi and Sedano’s teamed up to introduce a...

GAPP Opens Registration for 2025 Wild Alaska Pollock Meeting 

The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) has opened registration for the seventh annual Wild Alaska Pollock Meeting, scheduled for September 18, 2025, at the W Hotel in Seattle.  

This year’s theme, “Wild Alaska Pollock: Stronger, Together,” emphasizes industry collaboration, with a focus on sustainability and fishery management. 

“What began as a check-in has evolved into a pivotal gathering of minds and momentum. It’s where our industry aligns, learns, and commits to a future built on shared purpose and proven sustainability,” said...