Here's a recap of the top daily seafood news from Friday, April 7: 

Newfoundland harvester group launches buy direct snow crab program as holdout looms

The Seaward Enterprises Association of Newfoundland and Labrador, a trade association that represents inshore harvesters in the Canadian province, is preparing a snow crab "pot-to-plate" program to connect boats to buyers. Click here for the full story. 

Alaska pollock sector forced to again fight off calls for stricter salmon bycatch limits

The US Alaska pollock industry will once again be forced to make its case against stricter bycatch measures that threaten to put it out of business when it goes soon before the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council in Anchorage. Click here for the full story. 

Brazilian tilapia producers expand production, target higher US sales

Several Brazilian tilapia producers say they are expanding production and aim to gain a larger market share in the US, beating the competition by better promoting their quality and freshness. Click here for the full story. 

Yellowfin tuna prices for EU stay firm

Yellowfin tuna prices for delivery to Europe for canning in early April moderately ticked up, driven by slower catches. However, the price increase is less marked than for skipjack. Click here for the full story. 

Norwegian mackerel exports set Q1 record, Egypt pushes herring values

The first quarter of 2023 was a record one for export values of Norwegian mackerel, while herring values have also picked up relative to last year, according to the latest monthly data from the Norwegian Seafood Council. Click here for the full story. 

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