US wholesale: Farmed whitefish navigates Chinese New Year volatility, supply shifts in week 2
The market remains cautious due to looming holiday-related disruptions and the potential for a tighter supply environment afterward
USDA kicks off 2025 with plans to purchase more than $100m worth of pollock, shrimp, catfish
The announcement is welcome news for Mississippi shrimp and catfish producers, who have faced hard times due to 'high input costs, inflation, and unfair global competition' -- US senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
NOAA updates seafood inspection regs to reflect current practices
The changes align regulatory language with current practices, tools, and standards without altering stakeholder interactions or operational requirements
USDA spends nearly $260m on seafood
The US Department of Agriculture issues open purchase requests for seafood every year through domestic food distribution programs
Modern challenges prompt revision of NOAA’s aquaculture plan after 40 years
The US' revised National Aquaculture Development Plan lays a roadmap for fully integrating aquaculture into the nation's seafood supply chains
USDA recalls Vietnam catfish products not eligible for export to the US
Approximately 1,635 pounds of catfish products imported from Vietnam and shipped to retail stores in the US states of Arizona, California and Iowa are a part of the recall
US wholesale: Week 51 farmed whitefish prices hold steady amid emerging uncertainties
Tighter raw material supplies and the potential for higher costs are anticipated leading into May 2025
Channel Fish aims to hit 1m lbs in annual skin pack production within year
'It's probably not a lot of volume when you think about it at eight to 10 hours a day, but you know, that's my objective for this year. If I can hit a million pounds, I'll be happy' -- Ian White, Channel Fish Processing
Canadian researchers to advance industry knowledge on canola meal’s potential
The study aims to help the aquaculture sector use more sustainable practices and rely less on marine-based feed
Scottish port to launch new fish market e-auction system in 2026
Scotland's Peterhead Port Authority has officially approved the introduction of an electronic auction system for its fish market