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 2, 2026
Seafood sales volume continued to slow during the key Lenten season, according to new retail seafood and grocery purchasing data, with retailers now looking toward Easter.
Americans’ concerns over high gas prices and grocery inflation are reflected in lower retail volumes during Lent, Circana Senior Vice President and Perimeter Practice Leader Chris DuBois told SeafoodSource.
At the same time, predictions for Easter grocery spending are… Read More
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April 1, 2026
Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.-based restaurant chain Red Lobster recently shuttered two restaurant locations in Michigan and Texas as it continues to attempt to turn around its financial performance.
After filing for bankruptcy in May 2024, the chain has implemented several turnaround measures, such as new menu offerings, expanded cocktail options, marketing partnerships, a new catering service, and more.
Despite these efforts, it has struggled to… Read More
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April 1, 2026
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have seafood companies and representative groups working to capitalize on new marketing and sales opportunities for the category.
The new guidelines feature an inverted food pyramid prominently showcasing seafood and a recommendation that Americans eat at least three servings of seafood weekly, compared to the previous recommendation of two servings.
Clackamas, Oregon, U.S.A.-based Pacific… Read More
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March 31, 2026
Sales of fish and chips realized declines in U.K. foodservice last year, while overall seafood sales declined less dramatically, according to recent data from seafood representative public body Seafish.
According to a new report, Seafish found out-of-home consumption of fish and chips in the U.K. declined 9 percent in 2025, equivalent to 13.1 million fewer servings. Long-term consumption has also fallen significantly, with servings 61 percent… Read More
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March 30, 2026
Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S.A.-based Channel Fish Processing used this year’s Seafood Expo North America (SENA) to promote a bevy of new products.
Some of the new items, available branded or private label to retailers, include Super Fish Stick Panko-Breaded Salmon Nuggets, Jalapeno Popper Shrimp, Mango Habanero Shrimp, Chicken Fried Wild Alaska Sole Tenders, Super Fish Sticks, and Mini Salmon Arepas.
“You have to get more interesting… Read More
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March 26, 2026
Reflecting trends playing out across the K-shaped U.S. economy, upscale restaurant chains owned by Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.-based restaurant operating group Darden Restaurants have experienced spikes in foot traffic.
Foot traffic analysis firm Placer.ai told SeafoodSource that same-store visits rose 12.3 percent at Eddie V’s, 8 percent at The Capital Grille, and 7 percent at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in February.
These trends represent a… Read More
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March 24, 2026
An early Lent season this year helped boost U.S. seafood sales in February.
The Easter season mismatch compared to 2025 led to “robust gains for seafood dollars and pounds in refrigerated, frozen, and shelf-stable,” Anne-Marie Roerink, the principal of retail data firm 210 Analytics, said.
The latter of the three categories performed especially well during the month thanks to major winter storms that occurred across the country, Roerink… Read More
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March 24, 2026
U.S. retailer Target is facing a class-action lawsuit over sustainability claims regarding its private-label Good & Gather tuna products.
According to the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the front label of Target’s Good & Gather canned and pouched tuna states that it is “sustainably caught” and includes the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) checkmark logo. Additionally, back-of-label… Read More
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March 20, 2026
Under a year after its acquisition of seafood brands Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s, High Liner Foods continues to focus on convenience in the frozen food aisle by launching fully cooked Sea Cuisine Skillet Meals at the 2026 Seafood Expo North America (SENA), which took place in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., from 15 to 17 March.
“We say that it is a good platform for growth because it’s addressing a number of pain points that customers… Read More
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March 16, 2026
Mowi CP of Americas, a subsidiary of Bergen, Norway-based salmon-farming firm Mowi, is unveiling new packaging across several brands at the 2026 Seafood Expo North America (SENA).
At this year’s SENA, the subsidiary is highlighting both its core product lines along with new products across fresh, smoked, and frozen salmon categories. Additionally, it is rolling out a new packaging identity, designed to rejuvenate its Mowi, Ducktrap, and Marine… Read More
