Mon. Feb 23 2026

Tunga/Skretting Launches Aqua Feed Production Facility in Nairobi

Fri. Feb 20 2026

ANALYSIS: Tariffs Squeeze Shrimp Farmgate Margins as Import Dynamics Shift  

Lent 2026: Restaurants Push Shrimp and Fish Sandwiches as Retailers Ramp Up Seafood Features  

New Aquaculture Study Says Shift From Wild Fish to Plant Feed is Less Environmentally Sustainable  

Expana Weekly Top 10: Trade Turbulence, Retail Shifts, and Weather-Driven Market Disruption

SATS Unveils Video Series Championing Open Ocean Aquaculture in the US  

Japan: Russian Atka Mackerel Price Holding Steady, Price Increase in Prospect Due to High Fat Conten  

Frank O’Hara III Takes Helm at Wild Alaska Sole Association  

Norwegian Seafood Council Unveils Insights On Protein Consumption in Italy

Cousins Maine Lobster Launches First Permanent Food Truck

National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Gina Mortillaro as Director of Scientific Affairs

Sobico USA Recalls 13,464 Pounds of Siluriformes Fish Products  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, February 20

The SCOTUS Decision Is In: IEEPA Tariffs Are Out, USTR to Enact Section 122

Steven Chaur Appointed as New CEO of Murray Cod Australia

Thu. Feb 19 2026

ANALYSIS: Constrained Spanish Octopus Supply Drove Challenges Across 2025  

India's Apex Frozen Foods Sees Recovery as US Tariff Cuts Fuel Export Optimism

High Liner's Sea Cuisine Debuts Guinness Battered Fish and Shrimp in 1,500 Kroger Stores, Costco  

American Seafoods Mourns the Passing of Former CEO and Owner Bernt Bodal

Echo Falls to Showcase Smoked Salmon Party Slices and On‑The‑Go Salmon Bites at SENA 2026  

Chilean Fisheries and Aquaculture Exports Surge in January, Driven by African Market Demand

SeaPak Bets on Lent With Family-Friendly Campaign, Teams Up with Child Nutrition Expert Diana Rice  

Frozen and PetCare Units Drive Margin Expansion at Thai Union

NOAA Fisheries Annual Aquaculture Highlights 2025 Showcases Federal Research and Outreach  

US Pushes Fisheries Tech at Asia Pacific Economic Council Amid China Rivalry

Walmart Reports Strong Growth in Sales and Revenue in Q4 and Fiscal Results  

Ottawa Takes Action Against Aquatic Invaders

Dr. Jenny Gray Named Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO

What Restaurants Need to Succeed: Immigration Reform, Competitive Swipe Fees, & Strong Trade Policy

ASC Appointed To Executive Committee of EU Market Advisory Council

Sanford appoints Tony Carter as Independent Director

Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 19

Wed. Feb 18 2026

FFAW-Unifor Seeks Dismissal of Price Panel Chair, ASP Backs Murphy Amid Snow Crab Settlement Feud  

ANALYSIS: EU–UK Shrimp Imports Hit Record Level in December 2025  

Cooke-Owned Kelly Cove Granted Expansion at Liverpool Bay After Week‑Long Public Hearing  

The Retail Rundown: Retail Focus Turns to Lent Promotions  

Iceland Foods Expands ASC-Certified Frozen Seafood Range to 15 SKUs with Salmon, Sea Bass and More  

Kura Sushi Features Authentic Japanese Ingredients in New Kura Reserve Menu  

Walmart Achieves Record Grocery Growth as Consumer Habits Shift  

Russia Boosts Fish Processing Output, Fillet Production Climbs 9%

FLIP Report of Small-Operator Foodservice Sector Shows Optimism and Concern in 2026

Maruha Nichiro Begins Rollout of Umios Brand March 1, 2026; Fisheries Unit to Follow in 2027

Wynn Resorts and Chef's Table Announce Global Partnership Debuting This Fall

Pokeworks Celebrates a Record-Breaking 2025

Global Seafood Alliance at Seafood Expo North America 2026

Taco Cabana Introduces Fan-Created Margarita, Popcorn Shrimp and Fajita Melt Tacos  

Ireland: Ministers Launch Food Vision Seafood Sector Group

Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, February 18

Tue. Feb 17 2026

ANALYSIS: Illex Squid Supply Surges While Prices Face Downward Pressure  

Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun Signals More Restaurant Closures Amid Brand Turnaround

Foodservice Chains Roll Out Lent Seafood Push: AYCE Shrimp, Pollock Tacos and Lobster Sandwiches

Sernapesca Says Invermar Mass Mortality Tied to Oxygen Depletion in Quinchao, Chile

FDA Issues Warning Letter to Maui Seafood Over Listeria Contamination, HACCP Violations

Hokkaido Herring Fishery Opened Well, up 53% Year-On-Year at the End of January

PanaPesca Adds Retail Head Gary Wooten and Veteran Squid Expert Noah Clark to Sales Team

Canada Recalls TS Brand Sushi EBI Frozen Cooked Shrimp Due to Chemical Contaminants  

Long John Silver's Brings Back $6 Shrimp Basket for Lent

AquaVision 2026 – Guiding Aquaculture Through Change  

Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, February 17

Mon. Feb 16 2026

Thai Union Feedmill to Invest $55 Mln in Ecuador Aqua Feed Plant

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Crabbers hoped for a traditional Nov. 15 start date for the Central California Dungeness season but the state and fishermen urged caution due to the presence of whales in the area. On Tuesday, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Charlton H. Bonham agreed, delaying the season until Dec. 1 at the earliest.

“While no one wants to delay the season, CDFW and the [California Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear Working Group] feel a delay is necessary to reduce the risk of entanglement,” Bonham said in a statement. “The fleet ...

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