Trump’s pick to head Commerce, NOAA expected to lead tariff agenda, too
Donald Trump's choice to head the Department of Commerce will have a lot of say over commercial fishing and is expected to also lean heavily into trade policy
Peru anchovy landings aimed at fishmeal production rise, but overall catches drop
The total volume of Peru seafood landings fell by 22.2% in volume and 14.6% in value to 78,500 metric tons worth PEN 156.5 million in September
US offshore aquaculture advocates seize lame duck opportunity
'We've seen a lot of positive momentum on offshore aquaculture in recent years, and we want to capitalize on that by securing support from both the outgoing and incoming legislators' – Drue Banta Winters, Stronger America Through Seafood
US aquaculture sector hopes for boost from Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda
'I assume that the Trump administration's goal is to protect and create American jobs, not punish American consumers' – Marianne Naess, Great Northern Salmon
Peru fisheries see dramatic landings drop while frozen product demand rises
Fisheries landings in Peru totaled 118,000 metric tons in August, a drastic decline of 56.9% compared to the same period in 2023
Shellfish festival blamed for Canadian province’s largest gastrointestinal outbreak
Health officials have confirmed norovirus was the cause of the outbreak at a Prince Edward Island event that affected more than 550 people
Hurricanes threaten uninsured seafood farmers on Canada’s East Coast
High insurance rates deter growers from securing coverage, leaving them vulnerable to financial losses from hurricanes
NOAA releases ‘how to’ guide on boosting US seafood resilience
The implementation plan details NOAA's five-year strategy to support the seafood industry through climate and economic challenges
US seafood firm rebrands to take bigger bite of New York’s gourmet market
'Our business is still 90% seafood, and we've been able to leverage that expertise to grow our specialty foods offerings' -- Ian MacGregor, CEO, LP Seafood & Specialty
Canadian initiative aims to develop portable testing kit for deadly shellfish toxins
A successful outcome from the experiment could allow remote Canadian communities to quickly and affordably test seafood for deadly toxins