News Summary July 28, 2026
Today's Top Story: El Niño, Light Inventories, and Tariffs Set the Stage for C&SA's 2026–2027 Mahi Season
Kicking things off today, the Central and South American mahi industry is heading into the 2026–2027 season with lean inventories after two consecutive below-normal production years, record-high prices, and a new 10–12.5% Section 301 tariff burden stacked on top of already elevated replacement costs. A potentially record-strength El Niño peaking in December could expand mahi habitat and improve biological abundance off Peru and Ecuador, but historical strong events show greater abundance doesn't always translate into commercially accessible landings. Buyer resistance is already evident, with foodservice operators focused on immediate needs rather than building inventory...
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