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The Winding Glass: Tariff Uncertainty Returns; More Damaging than Actual Tariffs

Right now, in the first week of Lent, shrimp is on sale at Walmart. Kroger is running surf-and-turf promotions. Long John Silver's brought back its $6 Shrimp Basket. White Castle has Buttermilk Shrimp Nibblers. Del Taco is pushing Jumbo Shrimp Tacos. The seafood aisle looks, briefly, like things are fine.

They are not fine. After a 9-month period of adjusting to tariffs, the seafood industry was finding pockets of stability, allowing for normal contracting and promotion activities. These promotions were all locked in months ago an...

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PEIXE BR: Brazil Reaches 1M Ton Aquaculture Milestone Despite Tariff-Driven Export Headwinds

PEIXE BR, the Brazilian Association of Fish Farming, announced that Brazil's fish farming industry grew 58.6% in 2025, reaching a landmark 1 million tons of production. During that time, tilapia saw a notable 148.2% increase in production, cementing its top spot in the country.

The results stem from the 10th edition of the Brazilian Aquaculture Yearbook 2026, which was released on February 24.

“The results presented in this 10th edition demonstrate the strength and maturity of Brazilian fish farming...

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Ninth Circuit Reopens Forced Labor Case Against Rubicon Resources

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a long‑running case against California‑based seafood distributor Rubicon Resources, reversing a district court decision that had shut down claims over alleged forced labor at Thai shrimp factories between 2010 and 2012. The ruling could lead to significant implications for US seafood companies sourcing from overseas.

In a Feb. 20 en banc decision, the appeals court held that a 2023 amendment to the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act, clarifying that defendants can be civilly liable if they attempt to benefit, even without...

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New FMI Research Reveals How the Food Industry Is Supporting Consumers’ Evolving Health Priorities

Today [February 26, 2026], FMI – The Food Industry Association unveils the findings of the 2026 Report on Food Industry Contributions to Health & Well-Being following the recently released Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) and ahead of National Nutrition Month®. The report offers insights into the industry’s efforts to serve as a destination for health and well-being and drive meaningful progress by providing grocery shoppers with products, resources and services that support their individual health goals...

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ANALYSIS: US Shrimp Import Takeaways from December 2025; Q1 Inventories Signal Tightening Supplies

This piece breaks down the key takeaways from December 2025 US shrimp imports by product type — peeled volumes were near record highs but slipped 7% YOY, shell-on prices felt the weight of Ecuador’s heavy share, cooked shrimp from India jumped on new retail deals despite higher costs, and breaded shrimp saw a steep drop after Indonesia’s pullback. It also looks at January–February 2026 inventory estimates from preliminary customs data, which point to a tighter market heading into Q1 and a higher-than-usual demand...

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High Liner’s Sales Rise in Q4, Margins Narrow as US Seafood Tariffs Bite

High Liner Foods reported higher sales and slightly stronger volumes in the fourth quarter of 2025 but said margin pressure from US seafood tariffs, raw‑material costs and promotional activity weighed on profitability. The frozen‑seafood specialist said it expects margin improvement to return through operational initiatives, and that adjusted EBITDA growth should resume starting in Q1 2026.

"We delivered sales and volume growth in the fourth quarter and made progress across our business towards improved profitability in what remains a challenging environment...

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Scottish Salmon Eyes £130M India Opportunity After India-UK Trade Deal

Salmon Scotland, an advocacy group focused on the nation’s farmed salmon industry, said Scottish salmon exports to India could add £130 million to the economy ($176 million) over the next decade.

The group said producers in Scotland are prepping for improved market access to India following the recent India-UK trade agreement. At the moment, Scottish salmon faces a 33% import duty, but that barrier is expected to disappear this year when the agreement comes into force.

“This paves the way for...

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British Columbia Shellfish Poachers Hit with Fines, Two-Year Fishing Ban

Two shellfish harvesters were fined a combined CAD 10,500 ($7,677) for illegally harvesting clams in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia.

Chao Jan Yu and Li Hua Chen were convicted of multiple offenses under Canada’s Fisheries Act in Nanaimo Provincial Court on January 22. Yu was fined a total of CAD 6,500 (CAD 2,500 for obstructing a fishery officer carrying out his duties; CAD 2,000 for retaining more than the daily limit of 75 clams; and CAD 2,000 for harvesting prohibited species)...

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Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood Launches Seafood Society to Inspire Culinary Exploration During Lent

While we've ushered in Lent, seafood has stepped into the spotlight for many households, and Morey's Fine Fish & Seafood is encouraging consumers to see this season as an opportunity for culinary exploration. To facilitate this journey, they're launching the Morey's Seafood Society—a community crafted to boost confidence and creativity in everyday seafood cooking.

Though Lent naturally shifts focus to seafood, many home cooks still find its preparation daunting. Morey's is on a mission to change this mindset with their chef-inspired flavors...

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