Catfish in a net — The competitive grants were issued through USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), a body created to consolidate the federal government’s funding for agriculture research | Photo courtesy of USDA

November 21, 2025

USDA awards USD 1.7 million in grants for aquaculture research

A Dungeness crab on the beach in Ocean Shores, Washington — Meat recovery, domoic acid, and shell hardness levels are all being tested to determine whether Washington's Dungeness crab fishery can start in early December | Photo courtesy of SNC Art and More/Shutterstock

November 21, 2025

Washington crabbers hopeful for a 1 December start

A mugshot of American Mariculture Co-Founder and CEO Robin Pearl — American Mariculture Co-Founder and CEO Robin Pearl was hit with separate fraud and theft charges totaling over USD 250,000 | Photo courtesy of Lee County Sheriff's Office

November 21, 2025

American Mariculture Co-Founder and CEO Robin Pearl arrested on fraud, money laundering charges

A promotional poster for the Global Tuna Alliance's Anchor Albacore's Future campaign — The Global Tuna Alliance's new campaign is the result of years of scientific research, building industry support, and developing relationships with Pacific Island nations, according to the alliance | Image courtesy of the Global Tuna Alliance/LinkedIn

November 21, 2025

Pacific Island nations, Global Tuna Alliance urge WCPFC to adopt management procedure for South Pacific albacore

Bay Hill Seafood Sales President Justin Conrad — Bay Hill Seafood Sales President Justin Conrad testified on the FISH Act before Congress 19 November | Photo courtesy of the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee

November 21, 2025

Incoming NFI chair testifies on FISH Act before Congress, criticizes SIMP

COVID-19

U.S. foodservice distributors, including US Foods, reported higher earnings in their most recently quarterly reports.

Sysco, US Foods bounce back from COVID-19 challenges

November 19, 2021

Seafood exports from Vietnam to China have seen a significant decline this year as its shipments have encountered heightened food-safety inspections from Chinese Customs.

Vietnam’s seafood exports to China plunging due to heightened inspections

November 19, 2021

The leader of Bangkok, Thailand-based seafood distributor Thammachart Seafood Retail Co. is hoping his company is past the worst of the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thammachart sees rebound in demand as Thailand reopens

November 18, 2021

Bangkok, Thailand-based food giant Charoen Pokphand Foods reported a third-quarter loss, which it blamed on negative impacts of COVID-19 outbreaks in Thailand and Vietnam.

CP Foods incurs Q3 loss blamed on COVID-19 pandemic

November 16, 2021

Vietnam’s production of shrimp and pangasius rose in October thanks to the lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures.

Vietnam’s shrimp, pangasius output rose in October as pandemic restrictions eased

November 10, 2021

Geneva, Switzerland-based global shipping and logistics solutions provider Mediterranean Shipping Company moved a record number refrigerated containers in last year.

Shipping giant MSC: "It’s important that we all collectively do a better job of managing through the crunch period"

October 27, 2021

Shrimp exporters in Thailand are coping with an increase in shipping costs.

Thai shrimp packers struggling with freight rate hikes

October 7, 2021

Chinese media is suggesting COVID-19 first arrived in a market like this one from shipments of lobster from the U.S. state of Maine.

Chinese media claiming origins of COVID-19 pandemic stem from Maine lobster company

October 1, 2021

Gridlock at ports in the U.S. state of California has created supply chain woes for seafood importers.

High material, transportation costs continue to impact US seafood industry

September 24, 2021

Kim Gorton is the president and CEO of Slade Gorton, a third-generation, family-owned seafood importer, processor, and distributor based in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

Kim Gorton: Seafood industry still in crisis mode

September 17, 2021

Vietnam's shrimp hatcheries are facing difficulties importing broodstock and transporting post-larvae.

COVID outbreak in Vietnam impacting shrimp hatcheries, broodstock supplies

September 17, 2021

Irish seafood exports to China rose by 171 percent in the first half of 2021.

Irish exports to China rebound, aided by pelagics

September 17, 2021

Cui He is the secretary general of the China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Association (CAPPMA).

CAPPMA head: China’s exports will continue to decrease

September 17, 2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said will soon dole out USD 50 million (EUR 42 million) in grants via its Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant.

USDA providing USD 50 million in grants to seafood suppliers, processors

September 14, 2021

China’s COVID-19-related restrictions are impacting trade and logistics across Asia.

China's seafood supply restrictions rippling through Asia

September 9, 2021

India overcomes COVID-19 hurdles, shipping more than 30,000 MT of shrimp to US in July

September 8, 2021

COVID-19 cases found at Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s cargo area have created chaos for importers and shippers.

Seafood importers in China fear long-term disruption to market caused by COVID-19

September 7, 2021

Minh Phu Seafood has chosen to focus on processing large-sized shrimp during Vietnam's ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

Minh Phu focusing on large-sized shrimp during Vietnam’s COVID-19 lockdown

September 7, 2021