Fishery & Seafood News Monitoring

Seafood need not be reinvented, but it does need to compete

May 7, 2026 A new report on fisheries policy by the public research firm Ocean Strategies concludes that a fundamental shift is needed to position seafood as a core component of the American food system. "We don't have a fish problem; we have a …

Trump proposes 41 percent cut to NOAA Fisheries budget, transferring ESA and MMPA responsibilities

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 41 percent budget cut to NOAA Fisheries, which includes the removal of effectively all protected species and habitat conservation functions. “Funding cuts for NOAA could not come at a worse …

NOAA Fisheries wants to ditch Atlantic herring monitors

The Trump administration is pressuring regional officials to roll back a monitoring program for Atlantic herring fisheries, reversing course on regulations that sparked the legal battle that upended the Chevron doctrine. NOAA Fisheries chief Eugenio …

Eastern Shore seafood companies say potential crab import bans could threaten jobs, supply chains

SALISBURY, Md. - A coalition of seafood companies including several local businesses filed a federal lawsuit challenging new federal seafood import restrictions that they say could devastate crab processing operations on the Eastern Shore and disrupt the …

Sea Grant workshops train the future of the fisheries industry

In an era when the commercial fisheries industry is growing more concerned about the graying of the fleet, Alaska Sea Grant workshops are attracting a new generation of harvesters. "Our beginning commercial fisherman training encompasses a lot of …

Papaya wins brief for Fisheries Research campaign

Papaya has won a brief to launch a new campaign for the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, promoting the health benefits of eating seafood. The independent comms agency will roll out the “Two4Life” campaign, which is grounded in research …

TRCP Video Series Is Latest Campaign to Spread Falsehoods About Atlantic Menhaden Fishery

WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2026 / A recent video series from the Teddy Roosevelt Conservation Partnership continues the organization's near decade-long practice of spreading misinformation about the Atlantic menhaden …

U.S. Moves Closer to Blocking Illegal Seafood Imports

A bipartisan proposal to keep seafood from illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU) out of the U.S. market is moving closer to becoming a law. On April 21, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously advanced the Fighting Foreign Illegal …

Seafood processors invest in their community

Wrangell Sentinel It’s not easy or always profitable working in commercial fishing or running a seafood processor — going after salmon and a lot more in the coean, packing it on ice or freezing it for customers, shipping it to market and hoping nothing …

Comms Agency Papaya Has Been Tapped To Launch Campaign For Fisheries Research & Development Corporation

Communications agency Papaya has been appointed by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) to lead the national launch of ‘Two4Life’, a new campaign encouraging Australians to increase their consumption of seafood to at least two serves …

Atlantic Menhaden Recertified for Another Five Years as a Marine Stewardship Council Sustainable Fishery

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / May 4, 2026 / The Atlantic menhaden fishery has been recertified as sustainable according to Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. The recertification once again confirms that the fishery is …

21 Mexican fisheries were embargoed by the U.S. under the Marine Mammal Protection Act

17 Mexican fisheries have managed to continue exporting to the United States despite a January 2026 embargo, thanks to the use of Certificates of Admissibility (COA). This mechanism allows shipments to be individually approved, keeping trade alive but …

Finland’s SuperGround hopes for market expansion of its non-traditional seafood products

Helsinki, Finland-based industrial global food production company SuperGround touted its mission of reducing waste from fish processing at this year’s Seafood Expo Global.  SuperGround’s products, including fish balls, burgers, fish cakes, spreads, and …

Pupils swap textbooks for chopping boards to learn how to cook fish

Gosford Hill School students took part in a hands-on cookery session through the national Fish Heroes programme, filleting and cooking Cornish sole, mussels, sea bass, squid, and plaice. They were guided by Fish Heroes trainer Simon Gray and Gosford Hill …

Irish fishing industry welcomes EUR 5 million monthly fuel support package

After nationwide protests and blockades of fuel depots, the Irish government has released a EUR 505 million (USD 595 million) emergency fuel support aid package, which includes money set aside specifically for the country’s fishing industry. Under the …

Brazil seafood output passes 4.8 million tons as shrimp, tilapia and tambaqui dominate sales

BRAZIL – Brazil records seafood production above 4.8 million tons as aquaculture and wild capture continue to expand across national waters. The sector output is split between about 1.78 million tons from wild fisheries and more than 3.1 million tons from …

CHICKEN OF THE SEA BECOMES FIRST MAINSTREAM SEAFOOD BRAND IN THE U.S. TO COMMIT TO 100% MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL ...

As a leader in the canned seafood industry, Chicken of the Sea levels up sustainability efforts with MSC Certification PITTSBURGH, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of World Tuna Day, Chicken of the Sea International, owned by Thai Union Group, …

Federal fisheries minister says European Union offers new market for Canadian seafood

Finnish aquaculture tech firm Paras Aqua names new CEO; Lund’s Fisheries hires new director of retail sales

To keep up to date with the latest personnel changes across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of hiring announcements and other personnel-related shifts worldwide. If you have an announcement, please send it to [email  …

Meet Wiggli: The Curious Scout Bee Welcoming the World to Expo 2031 Minnesota USA

Official mascot launches a five-region American Tour, bringing the first A1 International Horticultural Exposition in U.S. history to life before opening day. MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Bee Day, …

PlanetAI Nature Space (PNS) financia los costes de certificación de créditos de carbono hasta su venta

La primera certificadora de créditos de carbono creada en España y líder en la Unión Europea por créditos emitidos, financia la emisión de los créditos BARCELONA, EUROPA, SPAIN, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PlanetAI Nature Space, primera …

Crystal Landscape Supplies Highlights Spring Demand for Landscaping Materials in Northern Colorado

LOVELAND, CO, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As spring landscaping activity increases across Northern Colorado, Crystal Landscape Supplies in Loveland is preparing for seasonal demand by expanding access to bulk materials and …

Deep Forestry Raises €3M to Build the Forestry Industry's Spatial Intelligence Layer

Deep Forestry, the Swedish robotics and AI company, announced the successful close of a funding round led by Fairpoint Capital. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deep Forestry's autonomous under-canopy drone system …

A brand-new line of organic biostimulants under the Pür brand, from AGRO-100

This new Pür brand reflects our confidence in the future and in that of all our customers, including organic farmers MONTREAL, CANADA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As it approaches its 35th anniversary, AGRO-100 has just taken a step …

Appraisal Institute Supports Expected House Passage of Key Appraisal Provisions in 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The Appraisal Institute expressed support for the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan housing package modernizing federal housing programs. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Appraisal Institute, the leading …

Futuro Nativo Completes Two Indigenous-Led Projects Across Latin America for Cultural and Environmental Preservation

SAN JOSE, SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Futuro Nativo announces the completion of two major indigenous-led infrastructure projects in Peru and Costa Rica, advancing the organisation’s mission to help redistribute wealth …

Top RC Heli & Airplane Battery Manufacturer Strengthens Position in High-Performance Drone Power Market

HONGKONG, CHINA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the competitive landscape of RC aviation power systems, ManiaX Power Technology Co., Ltd. has been increasingly recognized as a notable manufacturer in the high-performance battery …

Truck1 Joins BATA AGRO 2026 as Official Media Partner to Extend Exhibition Reach

Truck1 provides digital infrastructure for BATA AGRO 2026, connecting Bulgarian machinery dealers with an active international procurement audience. STARA ZAGORA, BULGARIA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The specialized agricultural …

World Bee Day: Guardians of the Garden Debuts: Active Pollinator Patrol (APP) to Combat Record U.S. Honey Bee Die-Off

AI Wonder Studio's linked to the animated short trailer, encourages us to take a "Plant, Protect, Pass It On" pledge join their mission to save bees. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Bee Day …

From Food Forests to Facebook Live: Farm Talk Friday Turns 5

Live-streaming from Costa Rica since 2021, a retired band member of The Crystal Method and his wife, celebrate 5 years of documenting and inspiring eco-living. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Green Wave …

ISF launches practical social rights guidelines for seed production

New document provides sector-wide, pre-competitive guidelines to help seed companies, suppliers, and growers strengthen responsible labor practices LISBON, PORTUGAL, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Seed Federation (ISF) has …

WOAH launches PREVENT Forum, a public-private dialogue mechanism to unlock full potential of animal disease prevention

PARIS, FRANCE, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) today launched the PREVENT Forum, a new five-year public-private platform designed to strengthen animal disease prevention, primarily through improved …

Hypertherm Supports Partners at EMEX 2026 with Advanced Plasma and Waterjet Cutting Solutions

AUCKLAND, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hypertherm Associates, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, today announced its support of regional partners at EMEX (Engineering, …

Industrial Wi-Fi 7 Module Converges Long-Range BLE, Sensing, and Aux Radio for Physical AI — AIRETOS C27 from VOXMICRO

Industrial Wi-Fi 7 module on Qualcomm FastConnect C7700: BLE Long Range, Channel Sounding, Wi-Fi Aux Radio, 802.11az location. Engineering samples now. SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VOXMICRO today released the …

UnchainedTV Wins 19 Telly Awards in a Victory for Vegan TV Programming

The plant-based streaming TV network was honored for its vegan cooking and travel shows, plus its reality TV and podcast series focused on animal rights. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UnchainedTV Scores a …

Green Zen Landscapes Expands Premium Villa Landscaping Services Across Dubai and the UAE

Dubai-based landscape design company strengthens focus on luxury villa landscaping, Japanese Zen gardens,, and climate-conscious landscape design across the UAE DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dubai-based …

Sedron’s Varcor Facility at Curtis Creek Dairy Transforms 200M Gallons of Dairy Manure into Organic Fertilizers Annually

FAIR OAKS, IN, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sedron®’s $80 million Varcor® facility at Curtis Creek Dairy, operational as of April 2024, is converting 200 million gallons of digested dairy manure each year from the 20,000-cow …

Klein Products Achieves Third Consecutive ISO 9001:2015 Recertification

Klein Products, Inc. announces that its Quality Management System has been successfully recertified to ISO 9001:2015 following a comprehensive audit. ONTARIO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klein Products, Inc. announces …

Tractor Tuesday Marketplace Rapidly Expands with Major John Deere Dealership Partnerships

Tractor Tuesday nears 10,000 listings as major John Deere dealer groups join the platform, expanding its network to 236 dealership locations. HASTINGS, NE, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tractor Tuesday announced today that …