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 30, 2026
When seafood boil restaurant chain Angry Crab Shack opened its first location in Mesa, Arizona, U.S.A., in 2013, it partnered with foodservice distribution firm Sysco to source several seafood species.
However, Angry Crab Shack quickly started to attract more customers, and it soon found that Sysco hadn't stocked enough shrimp, king crab, or snow crab in Arizona to meet growing demand.
To fill the gap, the chain’s buyers had to make five or… Read More
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April 30, 2026
Isola, Mississippi, U.S.A.-based Consolidated Catfish Producers has been named to the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (National COSH)’s 2026 Dirty Dozen report.
Spanning across industries, the report documents 12 companies annually that National COSH deems to have exhibited “recurring corporate failures” that place workers at risk, including extreme heat, hazardous machinery, toxic chemicals, wage theft, retaliation,… Read More
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April 28, 2026
In support of the sustainable harvesting practices of Scottish shellfish producers, retail chain Asda recently launched a premium meal made with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)-certified mussels that are rope-grown in the Shetland Islands and around the Scottish mainland.
The product is a microwaveable, convenient meal featuring MSC Scottish rope-grown mussels with chorizo in a fire-roasted tomato and rioja cream sauce, Asda Product Development… Read More
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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
