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
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
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
OCI scraps plan for seafood retail packing plant, construction firm to sue
The Sealand Building Group of Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, is seeking damages and interest of nearly CAD 400,000
Council approves 6% TAC increase for US Bering Sea pollock, 5% drop in Gulf of Alaska
The NPFMC approved a 1.375m metric ton TAC for the 2025 Eastern Bering Sea pollock fishery, while quotas for the Gulf of Alaska are set to decline 5% to 186,000t
‘Offshore’ vs ‘open-ocean’ fish farming: Researchers settle difference to improve site management
Researchers clarify 'offshore aquaculture' by distinguishing between 'exposed' conditions and distance from the coast, believing that clear definitions will aid farmers, insurers, regulators and investors in making informed decisions
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
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
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
NFI names new board members, executive officers
The diverse group of individuals will serve three-year terms on NFI's board