Chris Chase

Peru’s Production Ministry (PRODUCE) has canceled the North-Central anchovy fishery for the season, leaving over 1 million metric tons (MT) of available quota uncaught.  Peru set a lower quota for the North-Central season of 1.9 million MT, which was down from the 3 million MT total allowable catch set for the same fishery in 2025. Despite the season kicking off in early April, fishers had only caught 471,000 MT, according to official data,… Read More

Businesses and environmental NGOs are both working to push the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) into adopting its first-ever management procedures for tuna at its next meeting, which starts on 24 August. Groups have been pushing the regional fishery management organization (RFMO) to adopt management procedures for multiple species it governs. Management procedures, also called harvest strategies, are a means of setting… Read More

A study conducted by the James Hutton Institute has identified several ways that Scotland is missing out on potential sources of value within its seafood supply chain.  According to the study, waste within Scotland’s seafood supply chain is resulting in lost value due to the industry not tapping into emerging revenue streams, like using byproducts as a means of additional revenue. The study also found that improving coordination among seafood… Read More

Smoked salmon producer Suempol is planning a new facility to be located in Pełczyce, Poland. The company said it is planning to invest in a modern fish processing facility, incorporating modern technology and more advanced safety and environmental considerations. The company said the new investment is part of its long-term strategy to strengthen its position in both the Polish and international markets. “The new facility will increase the… Read More

IFFO – the Marine Ingredients Organization is reporting continued weak output of fishmeal and fish oil as a coastal El Niño weather pattern impacts raw material availability.  Scientists warned in July that a “Super” El Niño was likely to develop in 2026, causing a wave of different impacts on multiple global fisheries. Fisheries were already anticipating the phenomenon before it started to gain strength but, ultimately, could do little… Read More

An ongoing debate over the future of the U.S. Atlantic menhaden fishery has gained national media attention, with the industry pushing back against NGOs and activists.  The Washington Post recently published an opinion piece by Mark Robichaux – a former Wall Street Journal reporter – that reviewed recent back-and-forth over the nation's menhaden fishery and its claimed impacts on the wider environment, which includes accusations it is… Read More

Norwegian land-based salmon-farming company Gigante Salmon hit a new revenue high in H1 2026 as the company marked the completion of its first full regular production cycle at its facility. Gigante Salmon posted revenue in H1 2026 of NOK 113.2 million (USD 12.1 million, EUR 10.4 million), up from the NOK 44.6 million (USD 4.8 million, EUR 4.1 million) it posted in the same period of 2025. That higher total came despite a weaker Q2, as the… Read More

Scottish Sea Farms is expanding its use of autonomous feed technology across all of its farms in Scotland. The company said it began using Tidal’s autonomous feeding technology at a site in Orkney, Scotland, which brought together Scottish Sea Farms, Tidal’s AI-powered autonomous feed, and BioMar’s aquaculture feed, producing positive biological results.  “The early experience has been very positive. The results are tracking in line… Read More

Salmon Evolution’s financial results in Q2 2026 were impacted by weak salmon prices, but the company said it is still making strong progress on the ramp up of its land-based salmon-farming facility. Salmon Evolution posted revenue of NOK 67 million (USD 7.2 million, EUR 6.2 million) in Q2 2026, down from the NOK 90 million (USD 9.6 million, EUR 8.3 million) it posted in the same period of 2025. That decrease was partially due to a lower… Read More

A major seafood processor on the Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick, Canada, has filed for creditor protection, seeking time to restructure its operations amid financial difficulties. The Island Fishermen’s Cooperative Association (IFCA) filed for the protection, which was accepted by a judge in Canada on 13 August, Radio Canada reported. According to a release by the company, the court appointed Ernst & Young to oversee the attempted… Read More