Wed. Feb 25 2026

US-Ecuador Reciprocal Trade Agreement Nears Signing; Tariff Relief Could Cover About Half of Exports


ANALYSIS: Central & South American Mahi Season Tracking Another Structurally Tight Year  


Beaver Street Fisheries Reimagines Brand Identity


The Retail Rundown: Winter’s Grip Lingers as Lent Lifts Seafood Features  


Aquaculture Innovation Zone to Debut at Seafood Expo Global 2026  


Biosort Secures NOK 100 Million to Transform Salmon Farming with Advanced Lice Control Technology


Salmon Evolution Scaling Up to a 2.8 Million Smolt Release in 2026 at Indre Harøy


GAPP Seeks Market Research Proposals for Surimi Market Assessment in India


Trident Seafoods Celebrates Jim McManus’s Legacy and Welcomes Mike Quinn Back to the Board


Tue. Feb 24 2026

US Trade Policy Shifts After IEEPA Loss; Seafood, Rice Targeted in Section 301 Investigations


US Department of Commerce Issues Final Antidumping Duty Results for Thai and Vietnamese Shrimp


Cargill Intends to Sell Louisiana Aqua Feed Plant to Bowers-Saha Nutrition


Vietnam Tops China's Lobster Imports as Tariffs Shift Market Share


Subtle Change in Leadership at Maruha Nichiro as Umios Rebrand Looms


Thai Union Feedmill Signs MOU With Bangladeshi Partners to Transfer Aquaculture Tech, Boost Exports  


Dutch Seafood Trader Dayseaday Expands into Pet Food Market with PetsFish Partnership  


ICFA Highlights Fisheries Management Priorities as COFI Meeting Opens in Iceland


Lerøy Seafood Group Closes 2025 with Robust Q4 Performance and Optimistic 2026 Outlook


Salmon Farming Innovation Drive Nears £200 Million


Seafoodnews.com Summary Tuesday, February 24


Chewy Appoints Chris Deppe as Chief Financial Officer  


OpenTable Launches New Media Network, Connecting Brands with Millions of Global Diners


Mon. Feb 23 2026

ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Imports Down 10% in Dec ’25; Models See Modest Single‑Digit Declines Into Q1  


Sea Port Products Marks 45 Years, Prepares Return to Seafood Expo North America 2026


New Atlas Identifies Potential Opportunities for Aquaculture in the Gulf of Alaska  


Weather-Related Delays Impact Opening and Closing of Southeast Alaska’s Tanner Crab Fishery  


Industry Responds to US Supreme Court Decision Overturning Trump’s Emergency Tariffs  


Japan: Russian Atka Mackerel Price Holding Steady, Price Increase in Prospect  


Sobico USA Recalls 13,464 Pounds of Siluriformes Fish Products  


Surge in Surimi Production Supports Russia’s Export Push to Asia


Tunga/Skretting Launches Aqua Feed Production Facility in Nairobi


Bojangles Reels in the Return of the Bojangler Just in Time for Lent


Norwegian Seafood Council Unveils Insights On Protein Consumption in Italy


NORAD Intercepts 5 Russian Aircraft Over Bering Strait, Deployed Five Jets to Escort Them Out


Seafoodnews.com Summary Monday, February 23


Fri. Feb 20 2026

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


Steven Chaur Appointed as New CEO of Murray Cod Australia


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  


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


Cousins Maine Lobster Launches First Permanent Food Truck


National Fisheries Institute Welcomes Gina Mortillaro as Director of Scientific Affairs


Seafoodnews.com Summary Friday, February 20


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


Seafoodnews.com Summary Thursday, February 19


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


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


Dr. Jenny Gray Named Monterey Bay Aquarium CEO


Sanford appoints Tony Carter as Independent Director


ASC Appointed To Executive Committee of EU Market Advisory Council


Ottawa Takes Action Against Aquatic Invaders


Wed. Feb 18 2026

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


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


Seafoodnews.com Summary Wednesday, February 18


Walmart Achieves Record Grocery Growth as Consumer Habits Shift  


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


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


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


Global Seafood Alliance at Seafood Expo North America 2026


Pokeworks Celebrates a Record-Breaking 2025


Ireland: Ministers Launch Food Vision Seafood Sector Group


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


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


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


The Retail Rundown: Retail Focus Turns to Lent Promotions  


Russia Boosts Fish Processing Output, Fillet Production Climbs 9%


Kura Sushi Features Authentic Japanese Ingredients in New Kura Reserve Menu  


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The Alaska Ocean Cluster Rebrands as the AFDF Startup Accelerator 

The Alaska Ocean Cluster, founded by the Bering Sea Fishermen’s Association in 2017, will now be part of the Alaska Fisheries Development Association (AFDF), according to a joint statement from the groups released yesterday. The transfer of the Alaska Ocean Cluster from BSFA to AFDF includes a rebranding of the program to the AFDF Startup Accelerator. 

“The largest component of Alaska’s Blue Economy is the seafood industry, which has many research and development needs, particularly related to technology,” said Julie Decker, Executive ...

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