Unalaska May Process St. Paul Snow Crab Again While St. Paul Faces No Air Service

The unique agreement between two Bering Sea communities that allows one to process crab for the other and funnel the fish tax back to the one with no processing capacity, may be extended to the 2025-26 crab season, according to a report by KUCB of Unalaska.

Last January, St. Paul in the Pribilov Islands, and Unalaska/Dutch Harbor processors, with the approval of NOAA Fisheries and the industry, designed a work-around if Trident Seafoods did not open...

Chile’s Environmental Agency Forces Cooke to Shutter Salmon Farms Over Production, Permit Infraction

Chile’s Environmental Superintendency (SMA) ordered Cooke Aquaculture SA, seafood giant Cooke Inc.’s aquaculture segment, to shut down a pair of its salmon farms located inside a Chilean national park, citing various violations on August 22.

The SMA’s sanctions will force Cooke to shutter its facilities at Huillines 2 and Huillines 3, both located in the Laguna San Rafael National Park. The SMA said its closure decision will now head to the Environmental Court for consultation.

Cooke was hit with eight environmental violations at three of...

Fraser River Salmon Return Now at 9.1 Million Sockeye, 27M Pink Salmon

No one yet knows why, but the predicted return of sockeye salmon in British Columbia’s Fraser River rose from 2.94 million in early July to 10.2 million sockeye on Tuesday, August 19, and is now down to 9.1 million as of last Friday, August 22. This is the largest return to the Fraser, which has historically been Canada’s most productive watershed, since 2018. 

Catches as of August 22 for the Fraser alone are 651,626 sockeye landed in Canada and 298,587 sockeye landed in the US. Of those, US...

FDA Expands Recall Dates for Korean Frozen Oysters Linked to Norovirus Concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has broadened its advisory on Korean frozen oysters, announcing on August 20 that more batches should not be eaten because of norovirus concerns.

The latest update from the FDA said it expanded the date of the potentially impacted product from February 7, 2025, through August 7, 2025. So, the product of concern is now all oysters harvested from December 30, 2024, and August 7, 2025.

The product in question remains frozen, raw...

Captain D’s Featuring Batter Dipped Shrimp for First Time

Fast casual seafood chain Captain D’s unveiled a new first in the company’s 55-plus-year history.

The brand launched Batter Dipped Shrimp, marking the first time shrimp will feature the company’s batter. The product is available from August 25 through October 26 for $5.99.

"Our guests know and love the flavor and crunch of our Batter Dipped Fish," said Bindi Menon, Chief Marketing Officer of Captain D's. "With our new Batter Dipped Shrimp, we're giving them that same crave-worthy taste in a whole new way...

New Zealand King Salmon Chief Financial Officer Resigns

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited (NZX & ASX: NZK) announces that the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ben Rodgers has resigned and will leave the company in November 2025.

CEO Carl Carrington said “Ben has made a significant contribution in advancing our organisational and operational capability as the business prepares for transformational growth. Ben’s energy, leadership and mana resonates across the business and puts us in a good space to be rightfully excited for the future.” NZK will commence a search for...

Efforts in Improvement, Innovation in Fishery Management to be Showcased at Alaska Pollock Meeting

Researchers, captains and industry leaders will come together to discuss the historical and recent significant improvements the Wild Alaska Pollock fishery has made at the industry’s annual gathering, the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced today. Two panels, one dedicated to a discussion around collaborative research informing environmental impacts and a second focused on technological advancements for bycatch avoidance will illuminate recent efforts along the industry’s journey of continuous improvement.

“This industry has worked incredibly hard, since its inception, to constantly...

Beaver Street Fisheries Recalls Walmart’s Great Value Shrimp Products Following FDA Advisory

Beaver Street Fisheries recalled Great Value brand frozen raw shrimp as a precautionary measure following the recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory that warned the public not to consume certain shrimp products due to concerns over Cesium-137 (Cs-137) contamination.

The Florida-based company said the Walmart Great Value brand Frozen Raw Shrimp EZ-Peel & Deveined Tail-On 21-25 Per lb. products were distributed in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, OH, OK, PA, TX, and...

Japanese Seafood Businesses Skeptical that Exports to China Will Return to Form

At the end of June, the Chinese government announced that it would lift the ban on Japanese seafood that had been in place since 2023. Japanese businesses are making various preparations for the resumption of exports to China, marking the first such move in nearly two years. However, over the past two years, country risks have become apparent, and sales channels have diversified beyond China. Some businesses are skeptical that exports to China will regain their former popularity, reported Minato Shimbun. 

China was once a central processing...

Senators Push Commerce Secretary to Act Against Chinese IUU Fishing

US Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Katie Britt (R-AL) penned a letter to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to push the department to take action against Chinese illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

The senators said China, one of the largest seafood exporters to the US, “has turned IUU fishing into a weapon to undermine U.S. workers, threaten America's national security, devastate the US environment, and perpetuate gross human rights abuses - including the use of forced and child labor, human trafficking, and dangerous working conditions that claim...

Tariff Talks 2025: Expana's Weekly Rundown #23

Expana’s global team of specialist reporters has been tracking every twist and turn in the fluid tariff situation.

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This report allows the Expana community to see where key commodity markets stand as of this past week... Click the above PDF report, or keep scrolling to read in plain text.

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This week, tariff news took a bit of a backseat to US President Trump’s dealings with Russian President Putin in Alaska—along with President Trump’s meeting with many European leaders...

Southwind Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp Amid Radioactive Cs-137 Investigation

Carson, California-based Southwind Foods voluntarily recalled frozen shrimp products linked to the recent concerns over Cesium-137 (Cs-137) radioactive contamination on August 21.

The bagged, frozen shrimp products were distributed between July 17 and August 8 to retailers, distributors and wholesalers in Alabama, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state.

Impacted products included Best Yet cooked frozen shrimp, Sand Bar raw frozen shrimp, Arctic Shores cooked frozen shrimp, Great American Seafood Imports frozen shrimp and First Street frozen raw shrimp...

Atlantic Sapphire CEO Announces Clear Line of Sight to Profitability

The CEO of land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire said the company has a “clear line of sight to profitability” in the company’s H1 2025 operational and financial update on August 20.

The company, known for its Bluehouse land-raised salmon farming method, said it harvested 2,486 tons (HOG) in the first half of 2025, up from 2,384 tons in H1 2024. Harvest weights almost doubled compared to the same period last year, reaching 2.86kg in H1 2025 and 3.1 kg in Q2 2025...

Study Shows Kelp Forests in MPAs Demonstrate Marine Heat Wave Resiliency

Anyone fishing off the U.S. West Coast, California in particular, is aware of the controversial nature of the use of marine protected areas. They help protect habitats but also limit access to productive areas and their use to aid in some species’ recoveries is questionable.  

But new research shows MPAs can help with kelp forests and keep some of the nearshore habitats resilient during times of stress. 

Using four decades of satellite images, University of California-Los Angeles researchers looked at the impact MPAs are having on kelp forests...

SuperKim Crab House Joins Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses Crab Shack Pop-Up Tour

This summer, Searchlight Pictures’ The Roses takes audiences inside a marriage where love and ambition collide, and every dinner table becomes a stage for rivalry. From August 22–24, that story will spill off the screen and onto the plates of Seattle when SuperKim Crab House hosts the city’s stop on The Roses Crab Shack Pop-Up Tour.

The dark comedy, directed by Jay Roach (Meet the Parents) and written by Tony McNamara (Poor Things), stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as Theo and Ivy Rose...

FDA's Uptick in Indonesian Shrimp Rejections Foreshadowed Recent Radioactive Contamination Alert

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been closely monitoring Indonesian shrimp imports long before its recent advisory regarding potential radioactive contamination of BMS Foods shrimp products bound for Walmart stores in over 10 states.

The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA), a group representing the US wild-caught shrimp sector and has fought to curb the country’s reliance on shrimp imports, highlighted that the FDA has refused a significant number of entry lines of Indonesian shrimp so far in 2025...

Cousins Maine Lobster Adds San Antonio to Growing Texas Franchise Portfolio

Cousins Maine Lobster (CML) expanded its footprint in Texas with a new truck entering the San Antonio market.

The new truck is owned by Jimmy Shoshani and Ahmer and Sarah Khan, a trio that ranks among Cousins Maine Lobster's most experienced franchisees. 

Shoshani, the brand's longest-tenured operator, joined in 2014 and launched the Las Vegas market the following year, per CML. Meanwhile, Shoshani, the brand's longest-tenured operator, joined in 2014 and launched the Las Vegas market the following year...

Long John Silver’s Expanding $6 Basket Value Meal Line

Long John Silver’s announced an expansion of its $6 Basket lineup, featuring chicken and seafood fan favorites, including Chicken Planks, hand-battered fish, batter-dipped shrimp, or grilled shrimp.

"As guests look to stretch their budget, value is a top factor in deciding where to go for their next meal. They want affordable options that do not skimp on flavor or quality," said Christopher Caudill, senior vice president of marketing and innovation at Long John Silver's. "Our $6 Baskets deliver on that need, giving guests a way...

Baltic Nations Raise Concerns Over Potential Stock Drops of Baltic Sea Species

The volume of catch in the Baltic Sea may significantly decline in years to come, mainly due to the ongoing reduction of local fish stocks, which is observed by fishermen from Russia and the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.  

According to earlier statements, made by scientists of the Atlantic branch of the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography (VNIRO) - one of Russia’s leading research institutions in the field of fisheries – perhaps the most complex situation is observed in case of cod, which...

ANALYSIS: US Salmon Imports from Iceland Surge in Early 2025; Outpace Prior Year Volumes

U.S. salmon imports from Iceland show a significant upward shift during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The data reveals imports through June 2025 reached 6.36 million pounds, already almost half the volume imported during all of 2024 (13.24 million pounds). Notably, each month in 2025 so far has outpaced corresponding 2024 figures by a wide margin—January and February imports more than doubled year-over-year. April, May, and June 2025 also saw sustained strength, importing roughly...

Canada Drops Most Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on August 22 that Canada will drop most retaliatory tariffs on US products, with the changes taking effect September 1. Carney clarified during a press conference that tariffs on US autos, steel, and aluminum will remain for now, but asserted that Canada now holds the best trade deal of all US trading partners.

Under the new policy, tariffs on US goods will be lifted if the products are exempt under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)...

USDA Picks Silver Bay for Canned Salmon Contract

Silver Bay Seafoods won a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) contract for 100 metric tons of canned pink salmon for $877,000.

The product will be destined for Sri Lanka via the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program that supports education, child development, and food security in low-income, food-deficient countries around the globe.

The rest of the contract included corn-soy blend, lentils, vegetable oil and rice to go along with the canned salmon...

BJ’s Wholesale Club Reports Q2 Results with Membership Growth and Strong Digital Sales

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has announced its financial results for the second quarter, highlighting both strengths and areas of softness in its performance.

"Our business model continues to perform and build upon momentum, as we grow membership and gain market share even in a dynamic environment. We enter the back half of the year on solid footing and confident in our ability to deliver strong results," said Bob Eddy, Chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We are on a powerful trajectory and our...

New US-EU Trade Agreement Removes Tariffs on US Seafood, Lobster

The United States and European Union unveiled a new trade agreement on August 21 that will eliminate EU tariffs on US industrial goods, including seafood, and expand market access for American seafood, agriculture and lobster products.

The deal will see the European Union eliminate all tariffs on US industrial goods and provide “preferential” market access to a “wide range” of US Seafood and agricultural goods. The statement also said the framework included an extension of a deal, which expired on July 31, that eliminated EU tariffs on US...

SalMar’s Second Quarter Hurt By Lower Salmon Prices, Boosts Harvest Outlook

Norwegian salmon farmer SalMar said lower market prices impacted its second-quarter financial results compared to the same time last year.

According to SalMar, the price of salmon averaged NOK 73.1 per kg ($7.17/kg), down from NOK 110.9 per kg in the second quarter of 2024.

The company noted that its farming segments in Norway experienced good biological developments during the quarter, notably in Northern Norway. “But the share of downgrades affects the price achievement in the period, especially in the Central Norway segment...

Chilean Salmon Council Strengthens Ties With Australian Retailers and Importers

The Chilean Salmon Council (Consejo Del Salmon) held a two-day visit to Australia as it looks to boost the presence of Chilean salmon in one of the largest consumption markets in the world.

The council, which partners with some of the major salmon farmers like Australis Seafoods, Cermaq and Mowi, met with retailers, importers and authorities to discuss trade and sustainability.

Pablo Barahona, International Director of the Salmon Council, accompanied by Juan Pablo Julio, Director of ProChile in Australia, visited top retailers Woolworths, Coles, and ALDI...

Large Contract Signed at the Aqua Nor: Pure Salmon Building a New Facility in Japan

Cflow has signed a substantial contract with the aquaculture company Pure Salmon and is set to deliver a complete fish handling system for a new land based facility being constructed in Japan.

CEO of Pure Salmon, Per Ivar Foshaug, and VP Sales at Cflow, Gunn-Marit Nerem, signed the contract on the second day of the exhibition. Consequently, Cflow has secured the delivery of a tailor-made fish handling system for the six buildings of the facility...

ANALYSIS: Norwegian Salmon Production Climbs as Disease Control Improves, Market Prices Lag

The Atlantic Norwegian salmon industry has experienced strong production levels so far this year. In 2024, the sector faced several health challenges, notably Winter Ulcer Disease (WUD), which resulted in a higher proportion of low-quality fish and raised concerns regarding animal welfare. The primary bacteria responsible for WUD is Moritella viscosa, which negatively affected both survival rates and market prices. However, the situation has improved in 2025 due to the enhanced performance of a vaccine targeting M. viscosa, leading to increased production year-on-year...

Bumble Bee Seafoods Launches Snackers Single-Serve Tuna Line Targeting Millennials

Bumble Bee Seafoods has launched Bumble Bee Snackers, a new line of single-serve tuna cans featuring flavors aimed at capturing millennial demand for convenient and nutritious snacking.

"People love flavored tuna, but not everyone wants a pouch. The simple solution—a flavored single serve can—we're excited to bring this to shelves," said Andrew Choe, CEO, Bumble Bee Seafoods.

The flavors include Lemon Pepper, Hickory Smoke, Sweet Heat, Thai Chili and Tuna Salad, along with the more traditional Chunk Light Tuna option.

Russia Bets on Consistent Bering Sea Fish Catches

Russia is betting on stable fish catches in the Bering Sea in the coming years, particularly around pollock and herring. 

This year, the total allowable catch (TAC) for pollock in the West Bering Sea and Chukchi zones was set at just above 702,000 metric tons. 

This section is one of the primary areas of year-round fishing in the Russian section of the Bering Sea. Concerns around current stocks of bottom-living and demersal fish are expected to lead to more research, which is expected to lead to Russian fisheries...