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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October 7, 2026
Value-added frozen seafood brand Scott & Jon’s is launching its first tuna offering, debuting Homestyle Tuna Noodle Casserole in several retailers.
The Auburn, Maine, U.S.A.-based supplier said the dish puts a fresh spin on a comfort food classic with “al dente egg noodles, crisp-tender peas, and chunk light tuna” in a creamy sauce topped with seasoned breadcrumbs. The company said each meal boasts 21 grams of protein and 3 grams of… Read More
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October 7, 2026
Philippine sardines firm Mega Prime Foods has launched its Mega Sardines products across stores of U.S. retail chain Kroger, aiming to capitalize on surging American demand for tinned fish.
“This launch aims to stabilize supply for American consumers while introducing a medically endorsed, highly nutritious option to the market,” Mega Prime said.
The premium, wild-caught canned sardines, which launched at Kroger stores and its affiliated… Read More
US legislators, independent restaurants step up opposition to proposed Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger
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October 2, 2026
U.S. legislators are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to “thoroughly investigate” Sysco’s proposed acquisition of wholesale firm Restaurant Depot, while independent restaurants have stepped up similar anti-merger efforts.
U.S. foodservice distributor Sysco announced the proposed USD 29.1 billion (EUR 25.9 billion) merger in April, with Sysco Chair and CEO Kevin Hourican saying at the time that it “will enhance value for small… Read More
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September 30, 2026
U.K. environmental charity WildFish recently stepped up efforts on its “Off the table” campaign, with more than 120 global chefs now pledging to take salmon farmed in the ocean off their menus.
“Salmon was once cooked seasonally. Wild salmon returned from the sea to rivers in such numbers that the water seemed alive with them. Yet, since the 1970s, many wild salmon populations have collapsed by 80 percent or more. Wild Atlantic salmon in… Read More
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September 29, 2026
U.K.-headquartered retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S), which operates more than 1,400 stores globally, has launched several new seafood products and has placed a greater focus on domestic species.
The grocer said it made the move in response to customer requests for more midweek family meal options, leading the company to upgrade its fish, meat, and poultry selections, M&S Food Managing Director Alex Freudmann said on LinkedIn.
In its fish… Read More
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September 28, 2026
Since launching its products in U.S. retailer Target earlier this year, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.-based Coast to Coast Kitchen has generated millions of dollars in sales and said it has brought nearly 100,000 new customers into the frozen seafood category.
Now, the company, founded by Emma Hernan, a food entrepreneur and a cast member of the TV show Selling Sunset, is upping its presence in Target with three new products: Lobster Empanada,… Read More
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September 25, 2026
Numerous seafood purveyors and restaurants have rolled out unique deals during Maine Lobster Week, which runs this year from 19 to 26 September.
Organized by the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) in Portland, Maine, U.S.A., the annual Maine Lobster Week celebration invites Mainers and visitors to the Northeastern state to enjoy “one of [Maine’s] most iconic foods while recognizing the harvesters, dealers, processors, restaurants,… Read More
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September 24, 2026
U.K. retail chain Waitrose is investing GBP 10 million (USD 13.4 million, EUR 11.7 million) over three years to improve its ready-made meals portfolio, including adding seafood options.
That investment has already led to new products on its shelves, as earlier in September the retailer, which operates roughly 320 stores, debuted 29 new dishes in its No. 1 own-label ready-made meals line.
Developed by chefs drawing on regional expertise, new… Read More
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September 24, 2026
The continued U.S. ban on imports of blue swimming crab from the Philippines has affected pricing and availability of the species, but a recent TikTok trend has helped Salisbury, Maryland, U.S.A.-based Handy Seafood weather the headwinds.
Crab wings have increasingly popped up on social media videos and restaurant menus over the past few years, driven by consumer demand for shareable, handheld appetizers and seafood alternatives to traditional… Read More
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September 23, 2026
As the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications for diabetes and weight loss has continued to soar, seafood brands have increasingly rolled out products targeting this demographic.
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.A.-based Trans-Ocean Products, which specializes in Alaska pollock-based surimi products, is capitalizing on the trend by increasing the protein content in its top-selling product and labeling it “GLP-1 friendly.”
After upping… Read More
