A man holding a blue swimming crab — Philippine authorities explained that the new caps aim to prevent accidental marine mammal bycatch while preserving overall catch efficiency | Photo courtesy of Peerapat Lekkla/Shutterstock

July 28, 2026

Philippines tightens blue swimming crab gillnet restrictions to meet US mammal protection guidelines

Scottish Fishermen’s Association members standing on a processing facility floor — Members of the Scottish Fishermen’s Association participated in NOAA Fisheries' first-ever international cooperative research gathering | Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries/Heather Soulen

July 28, 2026

NOAA holds first-ever international cooperative research gathering

A Key West harbor — All four defendants were ordered to contribute in paying USD 8,100 (EUR 7,123) in restitution | Photo courtesy of Kurt Nichols/Shutterstock

July 28, 2026

Florida thieves sentenced for stealing commercial fishing equipment

A prawn RAS facility in Scotland — To overcome barriers to land-based aquaculture that still exist, the paper calls for a national strategy through research, demonstration facilities, regulatory reform, and targeted public investment | Photo courtesy of Eden Valley Prawns

July 28, 2026

New policy blueprint calls for government action to realize potential of UK land-based aquaculture

The grand opening of De Heus's new aquaculture feed mill in Vietnam — De Heus has opened a new fish feed mill in Vietnam, the first it has built specifically dedicated to marine and coldwater aquaculture species | Photo courtesy of De Heus

July 28, 2026

De Heus opens its first coldwater aquaculture feed mill in Vietnam

Foodservice & Retail

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

New Morey's fish and shrimp variety packs — The new variety packs allow families to enjoy different options without purchasing multiple individual products, according to Morey's | Photo courtesy of Morey's

New Morey’s variety packs caters to burgeoning wholesale club shopping

July 17, 2026

A Winn-Dixie fresh seafood counter — Fresh seafood sales stayed relatively stagnant year over year in June | Photo courtesy of Winn-Dixie

June shelf-stable sales defy inflationary pressure at US retail; fresh, frozen sales affected

July 16, 2026

The interior of a Kura Sushi restaurant — Kura Sushi was reporting supply issues at some of its restaurants in Japan due to a cyberattack on Nichirei | Photo courtesy of Rick Siu/Shutterstock

Nichirei reports major cyberattack; Japanese food chains report shipment delays

July 15, 2026

Fulton Fish Market — FFMC CEO Nicole Ackerina said the funding will help transform the market into a modern, state-of-the-art, sustainable cold chain facility, as well as a community asset | Photo courtesy of Fulton Fish Market

Fulton Fish Market secures USD 25 million in city funding, outlines upcoming modernization projects

July 14, 2026

The interior of a Walmart — Walmart and Sam's Club are cutting prices on a wide range of products, including several seafood items | Photo courtesy of QualityHD/Shutterstock

Walmart, Sam’s Club cut prices on seafood, other foods

July 10, 2026

A pile of crab on a plate next to a can featuring the product label — Supreme Crab & Seafood's latest product is intended to offer a lower-cost option as trade restrictions and complications cause crab prices to rise in the U.S. | Photo courtesy of Supreme Crab & Seafood

Supreme Crab debuts product intended to ease cost burden amid soaring crab prices

July 10, 2026

A Giant Eagle store in Irwin, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. — One of the biggest changes Giant Eagle suppliers would have to navigate should the deal go through is transitioning from a regional buying operation to a national one | Photo courtesy of Ilze_Lucero/Shutterstock

Kroger progresses on USD 1.65 billion deal to acquire Giant Eagle

July 9, 2026

Just Shrimp's new shrimp nuggets — The firm sourced its shrimp in North America, instead of overseas, to shorten its supply chain and ensure quality | Photo courtesy of Just Shrimp

Just Shrimp launches Shrimp Nuggets in Harris Teeter stores

July 8, 2026

John West Stir & Serve tuna pouches — Flavors currently available include Tomato and Basil; Soy, Ginger, and Honey; Mild Curry; and Spicy Mexican | Photo courtesy of Thai Union

Thai Union launches mono-material recyclable tuna pouch under John West brand

July 7, 2026

BAP-certified salmon from Hiddenfjord — The campaign launched with a recipe featuring BAP-certified salmon from Hiddenfjord | Photo courtesy of the Global Seafood Alliance

UK campaign showcases seafood recipes with BAP-certified products

July 6, 2026

King Oscar's new mussel products — King Oscar rolled out new mussel products just before the sales promotion, aiming to capitalize on high-protein and tinned fish trends | Photo courtesy of King Oscar

King Oscar among seafood brands that benefited from uptick in Amazon Prime Day spending

July 2, 2026

Seafood served at an Australian restaurant — The new rules require foodservice establishments to clearly label the seafood they serve as Australian, imported, or of mixed origin | Photo courtesy of Kristy Jenner Photography/Shutterstock

Australian seafood labeling laws take effect nationwide

July 1, 2026

A location of The Capital Grille in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. — Darden's upscale restaurants, such as The Capital Grille, helped the restaurant group secure a nearly 14 percent spike in total sales during its recently concluded fiscal fourth quarter | Photo courtesy of Dan Kosmayer/Shutterstock

Darden closes strong fiscal year on the back of LongHorn, upscale restaurant performance

June 30, 2026