Zunibal Chief Commercial Officer Ángel Martínez and Thai Union Group Director Global Fish Purchasing Tony Lazazzara — Zunibal Chief Commercial Officer Ángel Martínez and Thai Union Group Director Global Fish Purchasing Tony Lazazzara | Photo courtesy of Zunibal

October 21, 2026

Thai Union working with Spanish ocean technology company Zunibal on AI-powered electronic monitoring program

A man harvesting seaweed — Applications from commercial harvesters to produce large amounts of seaweed off of Ireland's coast have drawn backlash from small-scale harvesters and environmental groups | Photo courtesy of Arramara Teoranta

October 21, 2026

Application backlogs, unresolved regulatory, environmental issues leave fight over Irish seaweed rights at a stalemate

Albertsons CEO Susan Morris — Albertsons CEO Susan Morris announced the retail chain will be launching a comprehensive business review after releasing its Q2 results | Photo courtesy of Albertsons

October 21, 2026

Albertsons heads to court seeking USD 8 billion from Kroger after failed merger; both chains plan layoffs

Harpswell Maine USA lobster traps — Lobster harvesters in Midcoast Maine said they are among many harvesters whose bottom lines have been hurt by high diesel prices in recent months | Photo courtesy of Hope Phillips/Shutterstock

October 21, 2026

Pricing Analysis: Record diesel prices continue to profoundly affect global seafood sector

a fishing vessel — In a vote taken 12 October, the committee adopted a draft resolution asking the European Commission to present a revised Western Mediterranean Multiannual Plan (WestMed MAP) by 1 December | Photo courtesy of vali.lung/Shutterstock

October 21, 2026

European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee pushes for changes to Western Mediterranean fishing plan

Foodservice & Retail

A Woolworths store in Perth, Australia — The latest shareholder campaign targets the reelection of Woolworths Chair Scott Perkins, who some shareholders say has ignored calls for a shift to salmon-sourcing policy | Photo courtesy of Karolis Kavolelis

Woolworths faces yet another shareholder campaign, this time targeting reelection of Chair Scott Perkins

August 31, 2026

A poke bowl featuring Walker's Tuna — Walker’s Tuna Managing Director Heidi Walker said shoppers now have a “genuine Australian option” in a category that has traditionally been dominated by imports | Photo courtesy of Walker's Tuna

Walker’s Tuna launches in Coles stores across Australia

August 27, 2026

A Red Lobster location in Virginia — The chain's revamped Endless Shrimp deal led to a boost in foot traffic earlier this year, and the chain has now reintroduced the offer in August | Photo courtesy of refrina/Shutterstock

Red Lobster sees boost in foot traffic as LTOs, “newstalgic” refresh strategy anchor turnaround

August 24, 2026

Massachusetts flounder — The state of Massachusetts is launching a campaign to introduce flounder on restaurant menus | Photo courtesy of YARUNIV Studio/Shutterstock

Massachusetts launches “Flat is Back” campaign featuring flounder dishes statewide

August 24, 2026

A La Carte President Karl Turner said the company had already made the strategic decision to introduce the FanSEA product line years ago, well before trademark issues with Gulf Marine Products arose | Photo courtesy of A La Carte Specialty Foods

A La Carte Specialty Foods defends itself against trademark lawsuit, launches new catfish, soup products

August 18, 2026

A Winn-Dixie storefront in Florida — The move comes shortly after Winn-Dixie expanded its seafood offerings across several stores | Photo courtesy of Michael Vi/Shutterstock

C&S proposes majority ownership of Winn-Dixie Company, aiming to boost supply chain capabilities

August 17, 2026

New totes made in a collaboration between Fishwife and Whole Foods — Seventy percent 70 percent of the total inventory was sold out on the first day, a 99.3 percent sell-through rate was achieved by the end of the collaboration's first week | Photo courtesy of Fishwife

Fishwife, Whole Foods tote bag collaboration sees immediate success

August 17, 2026

Sea Sisters cans — Rather than simply telling customers what species they're buying, Sea Sisters introduces them to the fishers, ports, seasons, and fishing methods behind each can | Photo courtesy of Sea Sisters

UK conservas brand Sea Sisters building new value for domestic catch through preservation, provenance storytelling

August 13, 2026

A Whole Foods market in Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. — Though seafood sales total largely struggled at retail in July, total retail sales rose 5.15 percent, including a 4.5 percent increase for grocery and beverage stores | Photo courtesy of Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock

Ambient seafood continues rapid growth at US retail in July, but fresh, frozen sales impacted by high prices

August 12, 2026

A Bumble Bee canned tuna product — The suit alleges greenwashing by Amazon based on the true sustainability and environmental impact of fish products it sells bearing the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certification, including Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna among other products | Photo courtesy of Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock

Lawsuit accuses Amazon of false seafood sustainability claims, greenwashing

August 1, 2026

A retail shopper picking up beef — Instead of beef, 44 percent of U.S. consumers are buying more chicken, pork, and seafood to meet their protein needs | Photo courtesy of Aminul2is/Shutterstock

US consumers buying less beef, shifting to seafood, other proteins instead

July 31, 2026

Golden Corral shrimp covered with Spicy Peach and Garlic Parmesan sauce — Golden Corral shrimp covered with Spicy Peach and Garlic Parmesan sauce represent new offerings from the buffet chain | Photo courtesy of Golden Corral

Golden Corral adds seafood options as it bolsters protein spread

July 31, 2026

The label of Young's new Jumbo Fish Fingers product — The launch, according to the U.K. seafood brand, is designed to attract adult consumers and reengage lapsed shoppers within the fish finger category | Image courtesy of Young's Seafood

Young’s expands Chip Shop range in latest retail, foodservice commitment to Alaska pollock

July 29, 2026

A sale on salmon at Giant Eagle — Retailer Giant Eagle has slashed prices on such items as Chilean and Canadian farmed salmon | Photo courtesy of Giant Eagle

Giant Eagle becomes latest retailer to lower prices amid US grocery sales slowdown

July 27, 2026

HF Foods is acquiring Searay Foods as part of the company's first international expansion

HF Foods acquires Searay Foods for USD 34 million in first international expansion

July 24, 2026

Another Broken Egg Cafe location in Houston, Texas, U.S.A. — Another Broken Egg Cafe has innovated to keep seafood on its menu, offering both in upscale offerings and on its core menu | Photo courtesy of Brett Hondow/Shutterstock

Higher costs forcing US restaurants to innovate to keep seafood on menus

July 23, 2026

A seafood market in Naples, Italy — Total seafood consumption fell over 2.5 million metric tons in Europe between 2014 and 2023, according to the report | Photo courtesy of Giuseppe La Bua/Shutterstock

EU seafood consumption falls to decade low as shopping preferences shift, EUMOFA reports

July 22, 2026

Merman's Revenge and BSF's new seafood boil product — Among several products available on Walmart shelves, Merman's Revenge has collaborated with Florida-based wholesaler BSF and its Sea Best brand on a new seafood boil product | Photo courtesy of Walmart

Merman’s Revenge rides golden ticket win at Walmart Open Call event to over USD 7 million in sales

July 21, 2026