Christine Blank, a veteran freelance writer and editor, covers all aspects of the seafood industry, from fishing to processing to selling and serving the final product. When she is not writing for SeafoodSource, Christine gets to taste scrumptious seafood dishes at U.S. restaurants for her food and travel blog, Flavorful Excursions (www.flavorfulexcursions.net). Christine loves to eat seafood of any kind, but lobster, crab and crawfish are among her favorites. In addition to SeafoodSource.com and SeaFood Business, Christine’s articles have been published in hundreds of leading magazines and newspapers, such as The New York Times, USA Today and Associated Press.
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April 23, 2026
Retail chain Walmart, which operates around 5,000 stores in the U.S., is opening new stores and remodeling existing ones, as well as revamping its private-label offerings.
The company announced recently it is opening 20 new stores by early 2027 and has more than 650 scheduled remodels at both Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets locations.
With the remodels, the chain aims to tout “eye-catching displays and expanded assortments,” as well as… Read More
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April 22, 2026
As several industries around the world deal with elevated fuel prices due to the ongoing war in Iran, Ken Murphy, the CEO of retail chain Tesco, has called on the U.K. government to help keep prices low for consumers.
“In terms of tax pressures, industry and energy in particular, anything the government can do to help us keep prices low for customers is welcome,” Murphy said, per The Times, adding that the war in Iran is “creating further… Read More
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April 20, 2026
Multiple U.S. restaurants, and even furniture retail company IKEA, are rolling out new seafood specials as they update their menus for the spring.
Fast-growing Mediterranean cuisine chain Cava, which operates over 450 locations, is introducing its first seafood offering, Glazed Salmon, on 20 April.
“With this launch, Cava continues to deepen its Mediterranean roots, highlighting the bold, vibrant flavors that define the cuisine. Glazed Salmon… Read More
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April 16, 2026
Though U.S. consumers are increasingly demanding healthy protein options and the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have recommended people to eat more seafood, price, whether real or perceived, remains a barrier that may impede the extent to which U.S. seafood consumption rates rise.
Nearly 40 percent of Americans are non-seafood consumers, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association’s 2026 Power of Seafood Report. Over half of… Read More
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April 15, 2026
Seafood prices at U.S. retail jumped in March, particularly among frozen and fresh products, leading to sales declines as overall consumer sentiment continues to fall.
According to market research firm 210 Analytics, frozen seafood inflation jumped 11.7 percent during the month, resulting in a 12.5 percent decline in sales by volume year over year and a 2.3 percent drop in sales by value to USD 727.9 million (EUR 617 million).
Frozen shrimp… Read More
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April 15, 2026
Grimsby, U.K.-based Young’s is expanding its Gastro restaurant‑inspired range with the launch of the Gastro Luxury Fish Pie.
The single-serve Luxury Fish Pie, which will launch at Tesco and other major grocers soon, is designed to attract more shoppers into frozen seafood by offering a “richer, more indulgent meal occasion,” Young’s said in a release.
The single‑serve Luxury Fish Pie includes four types of seafood – Atlantic… Read More
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April 14, 2026
Americans are feeling the effects of higher gas prices across the U.S., which hit an average price of USD 4.16 (EUR 3.55) per gallon for the week of 6 April.
As a result, many are deciding to cut back on trips to restaurants, worrying an industry that is already dealing with a wide range of pressures, such as shifting trade and immigration policies and rising operational costs like labor, food, insurance, and energy.
“The majority of consumers… Read More
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April 13, 2026
Tampa, Florida, U.S.A.-based shrimp supplier Cox’s Seafood debuted a new line of frozen value-added shrimp at the 2026 Seafood Expo North America (SENA), featuring several unique flavors in a convenient, easy-to-prepare format.
In development for more than a year, the new products align with a variety of trends playing out across the U.S. food industry, according to Cox’s Senior Vice President Vnay Bedi, including simple and healthy… Read More
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April 9, 2026
The U.S. sushi industry has rapidly grown to become a USD 22 billion (EUR 18.8 billion) industry, according to a new report from the National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Sushi Council, which found that its consumption has expanded far beyond traditional sushi restaurants to mainstream casual dining restaurants, retail delis, and other channels.
The report said that sushi has experienced “explosive demand” among U.S. consumers, particularly… Read More
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April 7, 2026
U.S. foodservice distributor Sysco has announced plans to acquire wholesale firm Restaurant Depot in a deal that would see the latter firm’s shareholders receiving USD 21.6 billion (EUR 18.7 billion) in cash proceeds and 91.5 million Sysco shares, representing a total enterprise value of around USD 29.1 billion (EUR 25 billion).
Restaurant Depot operates 166 large-format warehouse stores across 35 U.S. states, servicing more than 725,000… Read More
