Ocean Choice International debunks FFAW allegations on labor
'The misinformation from the FFAW is disappointing, but not surprising. They seem to have a habit of attacking us' -- OCI vice president Blaine Sullivan
Experimental gear helps Bering Sea trawlers avoid whale deaths
'We're hopeful that we have come up with a good solution here. But these whales are really intelligent' -- Chris Woodley, executive director of the Groundfish Forum
US New England Fishery Management Council introduces new officers
The New England Fishery Management Council has elected Rick Bellavance and Daniel Salerno to lead as its new chair and vice chair
US retail sales of fresh, frozen seafood dip again
Economic pressures drove down both dollar sales and volume across multiple seafood categories in August
US seafood retail sales drop nearly 4% amid shifting consumer behavior
While more consumers are preparing meals at home and increasingly opting for grocery deli-prepared foods, the overall seafood market has seen a decrease in sales across fresh and frozen categories -- 210 Analytics
US seafood retail sales slide despite price cuts
Even with lower seafood prices, retail sales have stagnated due to ongoing economic concerns, particularly about the labor market and persistent inflation, 201 Analytics reports
Lawmakers, state of Alaska side with US gov’t in Amendment 80 halibut bycatch lawsuit
It's the latest in the ongoing legal battle over Amendment 123, which went into effect in January of this year
Fresh finfish, shellfish lead drop in US seafood retail prices in May
Consumers remained cautious in spending due to worries over the lingering and cumulative impact of inflation, says a market research firm
Roerink: Shrimp drove big overall drop in US frozen seafood retail prices
Shrimp was the primary culprit behind an overall 4.3% drop in the average price per unit of frozen seafood at retail during April -- Anne-Marie Roerink, 210 Analytics
Offshore aquaculture advocates hold Capitol Hill ‘fly-in’
Stronger America Through Seafood is participating in meetings with US lawmakers, scheduled for May 15-16