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Latest fishery news, seafood industry updates, fishing activities, and policy developments in West Africa and global fisheries.
Seafood industry digests impact of Sysco’s Restaurant Depot acquisition
‘I would speculate RD sells well over $1 billion in seafood. That makes them a very large player in our
Alaska oyster farmers see opportunity as MSX, vibrio pressures hit North American supply
‘The Eastern oyster is very different from us, both in the price point and total supply. But I think there
Alaska state lawmakers urge extension of Russian seafood ban
‘We need more time to really capture the US marketplace’ — Jeremy Woodrow, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Source: https://www.undercurrentnews.com/2026/04/02/alaska-state-lawmakers-urge-extension-of-russian-seafood-ban/
Red Lobster considers ‘Endless Shrimp’ promotion redux
The all-you-can-eat shrimp deal — widely blamed for contributing to the chain’s 2024 financial collapse — could relaunch as soon
Newfoundland panel sets snow crab dock price for opening of 2026 season
‘We know it will be difficult for many to watch others untie, but harvesters cannot be forced to fish for
Canada makes historic investment in wild salmon
A national strategy to ensure the future of Atlantic salmon will get CAD 81.7 million over five years Source: https://www.undercurrentnews.com/2026/04/02/canada-makes-historic-investment-in-wild-salmon/
Japan’s Nichimo targets 2,000t Norwegian herring as mackerel supply tightens
The Japanese seafood giant is partnering with Norway’s Brodrene Sperre to roll out Atlantic herring fillet products in Japan as
Russia Barents Sea red king crab TAC set to overtake Far East in 2027
Scientists propose a 13,960t Barents Sea quota for 2027, unchanged from a revised 2026 level, while cutting Russia’s Far East