Other Media | SeafoodSource: Walmart links sustainability initiative to higher seafood sales
UNITED STATES
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Walmart stores that ran a targeted sustainable seafood campaign have seen a significant lift in fresh seafood sales, an executive with the leading global retailer said.
Starting this spring, Walmart launched a massive store signage campaign for both fresh and frozen seafood “to communicate more clearly to customers the quality, value, and sustainability of the seafood they buy at Walmart,” Jacqui Lyons, divisional merchandise manager for seafood and seasonal meat for Walmart U.S. said in a press release from FMI - The Food Industry Association.
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The Food and Drink Federation’s latest Trade Snapshot has revealed that Scottish salmon exports have been among the hardest hit by US tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump’s trade policy, say the Shetland Times in a recent article.
According to the report covering the first quarter of 2026, the value of UK salmon exports fell by 40 per cent compared with the same period last year, dropping to £177.8 million. The United States, traditionally one of the largest overseas markets for Scottish salmon, saw imports decline by 45 per cent to £68 million.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea recommends maintaining total closures or strict limitations in several areas of the Northeast Atlantic, noting that numerous stocks remain below safe biological limits.
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has once again issued a stern warning regarding the state of cod stocks in the Northeast Atlantic. In its latest round of scientific recommendations for 2027 fishing opportunities, the body proposes maintaining significant catch reductions—and even continuing the zero-catch policy—in several areas where stocks continue to show a highly concerning conservation status.
One of the most critical cases involves Irish Sea cod (Division 7.a); ICES recommends that no catches be authorized for 2027 and 2028.
The European Commission has published its annual report on cooperation and information exchange among Member States regarding official controls in the agri-food chain, including aquatic products. The report analyzes the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), through which the Commission and Member States collaborate to safeguard food safety by sharing alerts and notifications of non-compliance, as well as by rapidly investigating cases.
The 2025 report reveals an 11% increase in the total number of notifications (10,490) compared to the previous year. Notifications regarding food safety risks—handled via the Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF)—rose by 2% last year, reaching 5,344.
Source: iPac.acuicultura | Read the full article here
There are no signs of a heatwave in the spot price market for salmon. It is behaving like the summer weather in Western Norway. The volume, on the other hand, is in autumn form.
According to Akvafakta, the spot price of salmon fell by NOK 2.82/kg, down to NOK 63.43/kg in week 26.
That is a price 76 øre below the same week last year. It is also the lowest spot price so far this year.
Author: Pål Mugaas Jensen / fishfarmingexpert | Read the full article here
A new law requiring retailers to label the country of origin of raw processed ahi tuna products went into effect in the state of Hawai?i 1 July.
“Consumers deserve clear and accurate information about the food they buy,” Chairperson for the Department of Agriculture Sharon Hurd said in a release. “This law provides shoppers with country-of-origin information at the point of sale while recognizing the value of Hawai?i’s commercial fishing industry.”
The law was enacted in response to the proliferation of foreign tuna being sold at Hawai?i poke retailers. While tuna is the highest valued food commodity produced in Hawai?i, imported tuna dominates the state’s retail landscape, according to the state legislature.
Author: Nathan Strout / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
One of the biggest issues in aquafeed is the availability – and therefore the price – of marine ingredients. This is a cyclical issue, and the bad news for anyone farming salmon, shrimp or any carnivorous species is that this year is likely to see a downturn in supply.
The reason is that this is an “El Niño” year – and some climate experts are predicting that it will be a “super El Niño”.
El Niño refers to a climate pattern characterised by the unusual warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, particularly along the equator.
Author: Robert Outram / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
Spain extends fleet compensation until September 30 and increases funding to €35 million
Spanish fishing vessel owners have already received—or are about to receive—the first round of aid to offset the fuel price hikes caused by the war in the Middle East. On June 18, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food published the list of 4,308 vessel owners and 4,650 vessels set to receive an initial payout of €6.8 million. This is part of the €25 million package authorized by the European Commission to help Spain mitigate the additional costs resulting from the conflict. As of today, June 30, the subsidy covers 20 cents per liter—calculated as a flat rate based on average rather than actual consumption—subject to a cap of €200,000 per vessel and €400,000 per owning company.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
Ibercisa Deck Machinery plays an active role as an equipment supplier in the renewal of the fishing fleet operating in the South Atlantic. The Vigo-based company designs, manufactures, and supplies solutions that integrate marine machinery with onboard energy recovery systems. The integrated design of the entire equipment suite enables greater catch efficiency and superior equipment control.
When designing equipment for fishing vessels in this fishing ground, the harsh conditions and the intense operational demands of the fisheries are taken into account. Furthermore, having a precise control system for the main and auxiliary winches is crucial to maximizing product quality—both during trawling and throughout deck handling, from the stern ramp to the hold.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
Belize partners with Satlink to strengthen global fisheries traceability through electronic monitoring
The Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit (BHSFU) has taken a strategic step toward strengthening fisheries oversight and marine conservation by selecting technology company Satlink as the official Electronic Monitoring (EM) provider for its high-seas fleet. This partnership is part of Belize’s broader plan to deploy an Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP) across its distant-water industrial fishing fleet by 2027, enhancing the country’s monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) capabilities while improving traceability and alignment with international fisheries standards.
Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times has highlighted Erling Haaland’s role in promoting Norwegian salmon, reporting that the footballer’s advertising campaign has become a social media talking point among Chinese consumers.
The article said Haaland’s endorsement for the Norwegian Seafood Council has generated photos, memes and online discussion across Chinese social media platforms, with users sharing images of promotional displays in supermarkets and asking where the products are available.The campaign, launched in Shanghai on 3 June, features Haaland as an ambassador for Norwegian salmon. Promotional material has been placed in more than 750 retail stores across China through the end of July.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Alaska Groundfish Harvest Summary, June 2026 United States
Alaska groundfish harvest volume reaches 929,500 metric tons through May 2026
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UNITED KINGDOM
The Food and Drink Federation’s latest Trade Snapshot has revealed that Scottish salmon exports have been among the hardest hit by US tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump’s trade policy, say the Shetland Times in a recent article.
DENMARK
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea recommends maintaining total closures or strict limitations in several areas of the Northeast Atlantic, noting that numerous stocks remain below safe biological limits.
EUROPEAN UNION
The European Commission has published its annual report on cooperation and information exchange among Member States regarding official controls in the agri-food chain, including aquatic products. The report analyzes the Alert and Cooperation Network (ACN), through which the Commission and Member States collaborate to safeguard food safety by sharing alerts and notifications of non-compliance, as well as by rapidly investigating cases.
NORWAY
There are no signs of a heatwave in the spot price market for salmon. It is behaving like the summer weather in Western Norway. The volume, on the other hand, is in autumn form.
A new law requiring retailers to label the country of origin of raw processed ahi tuna products went into effect in the state of Hawai?i 1 July.
WORLDWIDE
One of the biggest issues in aquafeed is the availability – and therefore the price – of marine ingredients. This is a cyclical issue, and the bad news for anyone farming salmon, shrimp or any carnivorous species is that this year is likely to see a downturn in supply.
SPAIN
Spanish fishing vessel owners have already received—or are about to receive—the first round of aid to offset the fuel price hikes caused by the war in the Middle East. On June 18, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food published the list of 4,308 vessel owners and 4,650 vessels set to receive an initial payout of €6.8 million. This is part of the €25 million package authorized by the European Commission to help Spain mitigate the additional costs resulting from the conflict. As of today, June 30, the subsidy covers 20 cents per liter—calculated as a flat rate based on average rather than actual consumption—subject to a cap of €200,000 per vessel and €400,000 per owning company.
Ibercisa Deck Machinery
BELIZE.png)
The Belize High Seas Fisheries Unit (BHSFU) has taken a strategic step toward strengthening fisheries oversight and marine conservation by selecting technology company Satlink as the official Electronic Monitoring (EM) provider for its high-seas fleet. This partnership is part of Belize’s broader plan to deploy an Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP) across its distant-water industrial fishing fleet by 2027, enhancing the country’s monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) capabilities while improving traceability and alignment with international fisheries standards.
CHINA
Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times has highlighted Erling Haaland’s role in promoting Norwegian salmon, reporting that the footballer’s advertising campaign has become a social media talking point among Chinese consumers.
