Salmon, other ‘higher fat fish’ now can be labeled ‘healthy’ in US, FDA says
The 318-page rule is to be published on Dec. 27 in the Federal Register
US seafood poised for strong holiday demand at retail after November growth
November gains across all categories of seafood reflect steady recovery and growing consumer demand, positioning the industry for a robust yearend, says the latest US retail sales performance review from 210 Analytics
Bristol Bay sockeye forecast predicts fish size recovery in 2025
The University of Washington forecasts a rebound in Bristol Bay sockeye salmon sizes for 2025, driven by a shift toward larger, 3-ocean fish in the run's age composition
Russian Pacific salmon catches ‘worst in 20 years’
Russia's leading fishery industry group conceded that the country's Pacific salmon fishing season produced the lowest wild catch volumes in two decades
Trump’s latest tariff threat would cost US seafood importers $1.2bn annually
'On Jan. 20, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff on ALL products coming into the US, and its ridiculous open borders' -- Donald Trump on Truth Social
Survival of Alaska’s ranked choice voting good news for seafood champion Murkowski
The final tally was in doubt until the very end
Alaska’s salmon fishery value plummets to $304m amid historic harvest decline
Alaska's commercial salmon fishery faced another challenge this year, with a historic low harvest of 101.2 million fish, driving ex-vessel value down to $304m amid declining fish sizes
Shrimp gains ground in US retail market amid lower prices
Consumer optimism, paired with shrimp and salmon’s strong performance, signals a promising outlook for seafood as the holiday season approaches -- Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics
Canada defends protection efforts amid 15,000 sockeye poaching allegations
A former enforcement official and several conservation groups alleged that staffing cuts at Fisheries and Oceans Canada and reduced patrols have left the Fraser River vulnerable to extensive poaching
NFI names new board members, executive officers
The diverse group of individuals will serve three-year terms on NFI's board