Japan fisheries, aquaculture production hits new low amid prolonged decline

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:44:21 +0000


Japan's fisheries and aquaculture production have fallen to roughly one-third of its late-1970s level after decades of decline in capture fisheries

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Japan surimi sector warns of ‘unprecedented’ supply crisis amid raw material shortage

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:44:14 +0000


Industry bodies cite tightening frozen surimi supplies, rising packaging costs and Middle East-linked disruptions as threats to stable production

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Latest action in US tariff refund battle makes lawsuits look smarter

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:58:01 +0000


The Trump administration's May 28 declaration that it will appeal how the US Court of International Trade is handling refunds seems to threaten companies that have not filed lawsuits

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US Small Business Administration adds fishing regulation reform to priority action list

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:16:13 +0000


The agency estimates that rescinding regulations for marine sanctuaries and monuments could yield approximately $9.7 billion in savings for small businesses

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US tinned fish company spoofs ‘Summer House’ to announce anchovy availability hiatus

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:03:46 +0000


'We've seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,' Fishwife wrote in a message echoing a joint statement from Bravo TV stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson

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Red Lobster closes flagship restaurant in New York City’s Times Square

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:46:22 +0000


'Times Square has been an important chapter in Red Lobster's history and this was a difficult decision,' a spokesperson for the restaurant said

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US ban on Philippines crab imports triggers layoffs, threatens $61m export sector

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:45:42 +0000


'What was once a thriving fishery is now at risk of closure' -- Philippine Association of Crab Processors

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China live shellfish market remains subdued in week 23 with imported crab, lobster prices under pressure

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:38:08 +0000


Every Monday, UCN publishes a market assessment of imported live crustaceans in Shanghai's wholesale markets

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Pacific salmon supply tighter in 2026, says Canada wholesaler

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:34:39 +0000


'The reduction would significantly tighten worldwide supply and likely support firmer pricing across most wild salmon categories throughout the year' -- Tradex

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Chilean salmon prices to Brazil tick down slightly as demand softens

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:28:17 +0000


Following last week's weaker offering due to a national holiday in Chile, salmon supply resumed under normal conditions this week

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