Scottish Salmon Exports on Track to Hit Record £1 Billion on Strong US, Asian Growth

Scottish salmon exports could reach the £1 billion ($1.4 billion) mark for the first time ever by the end of the year, according to Salmon Scotland.

Salmon Scotland noted that the latest data shows that salmon exports rose by 33% to £941 million in the rolling 12 months through June.

The group, which represents the farmed salmon sector in Scotland, said the data comes just as the country will be able to tap into the Indian market following...

Major Indonesian Shrimp Exporter PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati Placed on FDA Red List

PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, the largest Indonesian shrimp supplier to the United States, will be subject to an automatic detention when its products enter the US.

On August 14, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published an import alert that said all products imported by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati would be subject to detention without physical examination. The move puts the firm on the FDA’s “Red List.”

“This Import Alert covers specific firms and their food products that appear to have been prepared, packed, or held...

Russia Eyes Boost in Kamchatka Crab Exports to China as Logistics Improve

Russia is ramping up its Kamchatka crab exports to China, leveraging streamlined border logistics and growing consumer demand to strengthen its position in Asia’s largest crab market.

According to a recent report by the Russian branch of Xinhua News Agency, the border town of Hunchun in Jilin Province, North-East China, has become a major hub for supplying Russian crab to the Chinese market in recent years.

According to Cui Ling, an employee of Hunchun Shengjin International Trade Co., Ltd...

Ecuador’s Shrimp Sector Still Facing $20 Million Monthly Tariff Burden Even with Rate Advantage

Even with the lowest US tariff rate among leading shrimp importers, Ecuador’s shrimp industry faces a hefty $20 million monthly tariff cost, posing serious challenges for the sector, according to the country’s National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA).

Ecuador was the second-largest supplier of shrimp to the US, exporting 412 million pounds worth $1.28 billion, per the CNA. Between January and June 2025, the country shipped 296 million pounds of product valued at $867 million...

Russian Pollock Surimi Imports by Japan, China and South Korea Up 33%, Imports from US Down 11%

According to trade statistics from the Japanese Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs of China, and the Korea International Trade Association, the total import volume of frozen Russian pollock surimi (including frozen fish meat other than surimi, excluding fillets, for China) by Japan, China, and South Korea from January to June was 37,271 tons, up 33% from the same period last year. Meanwhile, imports from the US decreased by 11% to 46,530 tons, resulting in a combined total...

New Bill Would Allow US Sturgeon Farmers to Operate Freely While Meeting ESA Standards

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) reintroduced the Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act, which aims to provide more flexibility to US sturgeon farmers to continue their operations, while also meeting the standards of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

The bill would make a key clarification between the captive-bred sturgeon population, which is supported by fish farms and aquariums, and the wild population of the species.

Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) leads the companion legislation in the House of Representatives...

ANALYSIS: Chilean Salmon Supply Climbs As Export Patterns Shift And Prices Ease

The Chilean salmon supply showed continued strength in June. The Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (SUBPESCA) reported that the accumulated Atlantic salmon harvest from January through June reached 348,989 metric tons (mt), a 10.0% increase year to date (YTD) versus the same period in 2024. Monthly harvest volume rose 12.3% month-on-month (m-o-m) in June, consistent with seasonal patterns. Chile typically reaches peak harvest levels around August...

Amazon Launches Same-Day Perishable Grocery Delivery in Over 1,000 Cities

Amazon is set to make one of its largest-ever grocery expansions, bringing same-day delivery of fresh and perishable food items to customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns, starting August 13.

Shoppers can now order produce, dairy, meat, seafood and other essentials for rapid delivery, with plans to reach over 2,300 communities by the end of 2025.

“Customers are looking to make their budgets stretch further, and that’s why Amazon is focused on offering a wide selection of national and local brands, including organic and natural options...

FDA Updates Advisory on South Korean Oysters Over Norovirus Concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its advisory warning restaurants and retailers to not serve or sell certain frozen, raw, half-shell and individually quick frozen (IQF) oysters processed in South Korea.

The FDA said on August 11 that it was aware that additional oysters, processed by JBR KR-15-SP, could be contaminated with norovirus.

The product of concern includes all half-shell and IQF oyster products harvested between December 30, 2024, and February 6, 2025, from Designated Area No. 1 and processed by JBR...

Trump Says Immigration Plan Will Balance Farm Labor Needs and Border Security

US President Donald Trump said he is crafting an immigration plan aimed at bridging the gap between American farmers who rely on immigrant labor and advocates for stricter border policies—a balancing act that has taken center stage amid recent enforcement actions disrupting agricultural operations nationwide.

"The farmers want to have people who can work very hard in the field, and the other people don't want to have anybody from outside of our country. And I am working on a plan that I think is going to make...

On Eve Of US-Russia Summit, Five Chinese Research Ships at Work in US Arctic Waters 

An unprecedented five scientific research vessels from the People’s Republic of China, including one Chinese icebreaker, are being monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard on the eve of an historic summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage tomorrow. 

Arctic research is not on the agenda for the high-level meeting, now set to take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, just north of Anchorage’s downtown area...

Champlain Seafood Expands with Purchase of BA Richard, a Long-time New Brunswick Lobster Processor

Champlain Seafood, a major Canadian snow crab and lobster processor, announced its acquisition of BA Richard, a lobster processor based in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent, New Brunswick.

Champlain noted that BA Richard’s operations trace back to the late 1800s. The company said it has been operated by four generations of the Richard family and has become a local staple.

BA Richard has had a 30-plus-year partnership with Cape Bald Packers, a company under the Champlain umbrella...

Icelandic Salmon Farmer Kaldvik AS Shuffles Leadership as CEO Departs

Icelandic salmon farmer Kaldvik AS announced that CEO Roy-Tore Rikardsen will step down from his role, effective immediately. The company said its board of directors and Rikardsen both agreed to the decision.

“I have been privileged to work with fantastic colleagues in Kaldvik AS and both the Company and the industry will have a great future in Icelandic business life in the coming years,” said Rikardsen.

Vidar Aspehaug will take the role of interim CEO while the Board initiates the search for a new permanent CEO, the company announced...

ANALYSIS: Front-Loaded Shrimp Inventories Set Stage for Market Shifts Under New Import Tariffs

Our June shrimp import forecasts performed well, with peeled and cooked imports landing within our expected confidence intervals. Peeled imports, in particular, reached unprecedented first-half levels of around 465 million pounds, surpassing the previous high of approximately 417 million pounds set in 2022. This surge aligns with our expectations of front-loading ahead of new tariff deadlines, as importers built inventory in anticipation of significant cost changes. This inventory buildup closely mirrors the pattern seen in 2022...

Bloomin’ Brands Names New SVP of Bonefish Grill as Brand Seeks Turnaround

Casual dining company Bloomin’ Brands announced a leadership change for its Bonefish Grill brand after the seafood chain faced lower sales and traffic in the second quarter of 2025.

John Bettin was tapped to lead Bonefish Grill as he will join Bloomin’ Brands on September 2 as Senior Vice President and President of the chain. Bettin joins the company with over three decades of leadership experience in the restaurant sector.  He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Miller’s Ale House, and was CEO of The Palm...

The Retail Rundown: Beef Tops Retail Ads as Grocers Prepare for Labor Day

With Labor Day just under three weeks away, grocers are preparing for summer’s last big grilling rush. Most holiday orders have already been locked in, and meat and prepared food departments are expected to see strong traffic as shoppers savor the last days of summer.

Beef has overtaken seafood as the most advertised protein this week, representing 27.0% of retail buying opportunities. Pork is close behind at 26.6%, while seafood has eased to 23.3%. Chicken remains steady at 18%, and turkey ads inched up to 3%...

Kingfish Company Announces CEO Transition as Vincent Erenst to Step Down in December

The Kingfish Company announced on August 12 that Chief Executive Officer Vincent Erenst will retire and step down from his role at the end of the year.

Since his appointment in 2023, the company said he has played a critical role in its expansion phase.

“After three years at the helm of The Kingfish Company, I believe the time is right for me to pass the baton to new leadership,” said Vincent Erenst. “It has been a privilege to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team...