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Beaver Street Fisheries Partners with Dot Foods to Enhance Nationwide Seafood Distribution

Beaver Street Fisheries (BSF), a leading US seafood supplier, has announced a strategic partnership with Dot Foods, North America’s largest food industry redistributor, in a move designed to increase product access for customers and improve supply chain efficiency, especially for less-than-truckload shipments.

By partnering with Dot, BSF aims to streamline distribution, reduce logistical challenges, and better support its growing customer base, the company stated in a press release.

Dot Foods will enable BSF to expand its product reach and provide more consistent product availability…

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Europe Nears US Trade Deal, But Stands Ready to Retaliate

Nearly every member of the European Union supports a plan to hit back against President Trump’s tariffs if no agreement is reached.

European Union officials are voicing optimism about a possible trade deal with the United States, aiming for 15 percent across-the-board tariffs, including on cars and car parts, but they have also made clear that they are prepared to strike back should an agreement fall through.

On Thursday, nearly every European Union country voted to back a plan to retaliate against…

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Handy Seafood Names Doug Santschi Chief Commercial Officer 

Handy Seafood has appointed Doug Santschi as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. 

With more than 20 years of experience in the food industry, Santschi will oversee the Maryland-based company’s core business operations and lead growth and innovation initiatives.  

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Doug Santschi to our leadership team,” said Todd Conway, CEO of Handy Seafood. ” Doug Santschi’s impressive track record of operational excellence and strategic leadership at large public corporations and in private equity turnarounds makes him the ideal person to guide our…

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Trump Says there is a 50-50 Chance of Trade Deal with EU

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said there was a 50-50 chance or perhaps less that the United States would reach a trade agreement with the European Union, saying Brussels wanted to “make a deal very badly”.

“We’re working very diligently with Europe, the EU,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House to head to Scotland for several days of golfing and bilateral meetings.

“I would say that we have a 50-50 chance, maybe less than that…

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Philippines: Tariff Talks with US Not Yet Finished, Offficials Say

MANILA, Philippines — Amid criticisms of the minimal reduction in the tariff slapped by the US on Philippine exports and concerns on the impact of zero tariff on US products, the Marcos administration said yesterday that the trade talks between Manila and Washington are not yet over.

“The negotiations are not yet finished. Our technical working groups will continue to work with their counterparts from America to finalize the details of this arrangement. A lot of things have to be discussed so we are not yet done with this,” Special Assistant…

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British Columbia Commercial Rockfish Harvester Fined $25,312 for Multiple Violations

On July 9, 2025, in Prince Rupert provincial court, Roger Atchison, onboard captain and co-owner of the commercial fishing vessel Savage Eagle, pled guilty to multiple violations of Canada’s Fisheries Act. Mr. Atchison released over 9,000 pounds of rockfish and failed to keep accurate and complete records of his fishing activities. These actions are violations of the conditions of his licence and occurred between October 18 and October 23, 2023, after his vessel left Prince Rupert to engage in commercial fishing in the…

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North Coast Seafoods Teams Up with Sysco to Launch Seaweed Kelp Balls 

Boston-based North Coast Seafoods has joined forces with Sysco Corporation to launch its Seaweed Kelp Balls. The product is featured in Sysco’s Summer 2025 Cutting Edge Solutions (CES) Program, which showcases innovative additions to the food industry.  

North Coast Seafoods says it sources kelp domestically to help strengthen local coastal economies and support fishing families across the U.S.  

The Seaweed Kelp Balls earned their place in the CES lineup as the world’s only plant-based product of their kind. Made from…

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Surprise Attack in Raleigh Was Latest Threat to NC Shrimpers. It Won’t Be the Last.

After testing the waters part time for seven years, Adam Dietz quit his auto body mechanic job in March to make shrimping his full-time occupation.

Just three months later, as he was about to start his first season as a commercial shrimper, he and his wife saw a Facebook post about a move in Raleigh to ban shrimp trawling.

It included Pamlico Sound and Adams Creek, where Dietz works his 42-foot boat named for his grandmother: Rebecca Ann…

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Wild Planet Foods Launches “Go Wild” Marketing Campaign with Boat Excursion Contest

On July 23, 2025, canned seafood brand Wild Planet Foods launched its new “Go Wild” marketing campaign to encourage consumers to “reconnect with the untamed essence of nature” and embrace active lifestyles and sustainable choices.

Along with the digital portion of the campaign, the company has also launched a contest to win a boat excursion experiencing the wild beauty of Washington state’s San Juan Islands.

“‘Go Wild’ is more than a tagline — it’s a rallying cry to reconnect with nature, adventure, and the untamed essence of life itself,” says…

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University of California: Satellites Show Strictly Protected Marine Areas Exclude Industrial Fishing

Illegal fishing is a global problem that threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and the very economic viability of the fishing industry. Marine protected areas — zones set aside to safeguard marine life — are a key tool for conservation, but monitoring them has been a long-standing challenge.

A team including UC Santa Barbara researchers showed that artificial intelligence methods applied to satellite data provide a powerful new way to assess industrial fishing activity in marine protected areas (MPAs). The approach can bridge blind spots in…

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Global Economies Show Resilience Despite Tariff Fears, Surveys Show

Eurozone business growth in July expanded at the fastest rate in nearly a year

Large economies in Europe and Asia continued to show resilience in the face of high levels of uncertainty about the future of trade and international relations, although export orders weakened.

The eurozone’s composite purchasing managers’ index—a measure of activity across the private sector—edged up to 51.0 in July from 50.8 in June. The rise marked the fastest rate of business growth in nearly a year as demand stabilized, and beat…

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‘Today Marks a Historic Day in Our Bilateral Relationship’: PM Modi on India–UK FTA

Lauding the signing of the landmark India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi said that the pact marked a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.

During a joint press statement with his British counterpart Keir Starmer, PM Modi highlighted the enhanced market access and economic opportunities for both the countries while expressing gratitude for the hospitality he received during his official visit to the country…

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US, EU Trade Talks Boosted by Trump’s Agreement with Japan

The European Union and the U.S. are heading for a potential trade deal that includes a 15% U.S. baseline tariff on EU goods and possible exemptions, two European diplomats said on Wednesday, potentially moving President Donald Trump closer to securing another major trade agreement hours after he unveiled one with Japan.

European negotiators were hoping to reach an agreement to dodge the 30% tariff rate Trump has said he would impose on imports from the 27-nation bloc on August 1…

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Fortune Fish & Gourmet Showcases Premium Seafood and Meats to NBA Chefs in Las Vegas

Fortune Fish & Gourmet took center stage at the National Basketball Association (NBA) Summer League in Las Vegas last week, presenting their specialty seafood and meat products to chefs from all 30 NBA teams.

Each summer, Las Vegas hosts the NBA’s annual meetings for coaches, trainers, and the Performance Nutrition Association to discuss best practices for supporting their organizations. For the first time, NBA chefs held their own dedicated meeting in 2025, inviting Fortune Fish & Gourmet, current supplier to the Philadelphia 76ers, to present its offerings to…

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Congressman Jared Golden Pushes to Extend Lobster Fishing Regulation Moratorium Until 2035 

Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME) is calling on lawmakers to extend a federal pause on new lobster fishing regulations aimed at protecting North Atlantic right whales.  

Golden worked alongside Maine Governor Janet Mills in 2023 to create the current moratorium, which is set to expire in 2028. Now, he’s urging the House Natural Resources Committee (HNRC) to extend the pause until 2035 through a proposed amendment to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). 

Speaking before the HNRC Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries on…

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Frozen Oysters Recalled in Several States After Norovirus Illness Reports

A pair of companies announced recalls of frozen half-shell oysters due to Norovirus concerns, according to notices published on the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) website.

California-based Wang Globalnet announced the recall of 1,200 cases of Frozen Half Shell Oysters. Specifically product KR-15-SP with a harvest date of 1/12/2025. The product was distributed in California, Utah and other states. The oysters were packaged in white corrugated boxes labeled “Frozen Half Shell Oysters, Product of Korea, Pack 144 counts,” with a shellfish…

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China Emerges as Top Buyer of Vietnamese Shrimp in First Half

China (including Hong Kong) became the largest importer of Vietnamese shrimp in the first half of the year, with export turnover reaching nearly US$595 million, an 81% increase year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

VASEP attributed this strong growth to a rebound in consumer demand and China’s high appetite for Vietnamese lobster.

In total, Vietnam’s shrimp exports during the six-month period topped US$2 billion, up 27% compared to the same period last year. Other key markets…

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FDA Issues Norovirus Advisory on Korean Frozen Oysters Sold in Five Western States

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an advisory warning restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain frozen half-shell oysters from the Republic of Korea due to concerns about norovirus.

The advisory focused on food establishments and consumers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana and Utah that purchased frozen, raw, half-shell oysters with lot code: B250112, harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jan. 12, 2025, and processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK…

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Maine OKs Plans for State’s Largest Scallop Farm

A Maine company growing scallops in Penobscot Bay that wanted to expand its operations nearly tenfold got a slightly reduced version of those plans approved by the state on Tuesday, more than three years after starting the process.

Vertical Bay is one of a handful of small Maine aquaculture companies growing scallops, a multi-year process using long vertical lines underneath the water. Its owner-operators, Belfast couple Andrew and Samantha Peters, applied for a 20-year, state-issued lease to increase their operation in the waters west…

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Reps. Magaziner, Pingree, and Amo Secure Funding for Ocean Weather Data

U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Gabe Amo (RI-01), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) today applauded the restoration of funding for the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The lawmakers led a bipartisan coalition of over 40 members of Congress in urging the Trump Administration to release the congressionally approved funding for IOOS. The program collects and distributes critical ocean data, from buoys, satellites, radar stations, and other sensors, to support the fishing industry, improve…

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Fulton Fish Market Hosts Rally Urging President Trump to Stop Empire Wind Project 

The Fulton Fish Market Cooperative, which operates the largest seafood market in the United States, held a rally last week at its Hunts Point facility in the Bronx, urging President Donald Trump to halt the Empire Wind Project happening off the coast of Long Island. 

The rally brought together union seafood workers, commercial fishing leaders, and coastal advocates who say the project poses a threat to seafood jobs, supply chains, national food security, and working waterfronts.  

“Offshore wind is not a supplement to our…

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Australia: Wallowing in a Sea of Uncertainty

The Yorke Peninsula aquaculture community is taking matters into its own hands to test water for the toxic algal bloom, as some seafood outlets import from overseas because consumers refuse to eat locally caught fish.

Two of the worst-hit towns, Stansbury and Port Vincent, are struggling as the industry reels from bans, job lay-offs and falling sales.

Oyster farmers in the area, who have been unable to harvest their stock for more than 80 days following the detection of breve toxins in the water, are at breaking point, with…

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Navigating the Trump Tariff Turbulence: A Comprehensive Timeline

US President Donald Trump and his administration have paused reciprocal tariffs on most countries.

“Based on the lack of respect that China has shown… I am hereby raising the [tariff] charged to China by the [USA] to 125%, effective immediately,” wrote Trump on Truth Social at 1:18 pm ET. 

It’s not clear if this 125% is in addition to the 20% imposed on Chinese imports to the US. In early March, Trump noted that he would add another 10% tariff on Chinese goods…

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Sri Lanka’s Top Court Orders USD $1 Billion Compensation for X-Press Pearl Disaster

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court ordered the respondents in the X-Press Pearl disaster to pay $1 billion US dollars as compensation for the harm caused to marine and coastal environment, and the significant losses suffered by the island nation and the fishing industry, the verdict said.

The MV X-Press Pearl disaster stands as Sri Lanka’s worst marine environmental catastrophe. On May 20, 2021, the Singapore-flagged container ship caught fire off the coast of Colombo while carrying a cargo that included 25 tons…

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Cork Council Fears Controversial Kinsale Mussel Farm Could Lead to a Bad Whiff at Popular Beach

Cork County Council has joined almost 150 individuals and groups in appealing the decision to grant an aquaculture licence for a mussel farm in Kinsale harbour. The proposed development has sparked intense opposition in the West Cork town famed for its sailing and watersport activities.

On May 30, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Martin Heydon granted an aquaculture licence to Woodstown Bay Shellfish Limited for bottom-culture mussel farming on a 23-hectare site in Kinsale Harbour between…

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Ready Seafood Sues Ex-Executives, Alleges Trade Secret Theft After Founding Packers Pride

Ready Seafood, a prominent Maine-based supplier of live and processed lobster products, has filed a lawsuit against two of its former executives, Andrew Daughan and Robert Kragh, as well as their newly formed company, Packers Pride.

The suit, filed on July 14 in US District Court, alleges that the former employees breached their contracts and illegally used confidential business information to directly compete with their former employer. 

Daughan was hired in 2018 as Ready Seafood’s Vice President of Category Management. He was tasked with…

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Pacific Seafood Appoints Raul Squadritto to Lead Farmed Salmon Division

Pacific Seafood has tapped longtime industry executive Raul Squadritto to lead its PacMar farmed salmon division, marking a key step in the company’s plan to double in size by 2031.

Squadritto will be based in Pacific’s Miami office and will work to strengthen customer partnerships and accelerate growth in both farmed salmon and poultry segments.

“We’re excited to welcome Raul Squadritto as our farmed salmon sales leader for PacMar,” Mark Bowen, Vice President Pacific Seafood, PacMar, said. “Raul brings more than…

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Canada Aquaculture Industry Alliance Joins Effort to Elevate Agriculture as a Federal Priority 

The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance has joined 31 national agricultural organizations in co-signing a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, urging the federal government to prioritize the agriculture industry.  

The letter, titled “Let’s Grow Canada: Staking a Claim for Agriculture in the Government Mandate,” argues that the sector is often overlooked in national policy and investment decisions, despite its contributions to the economy.  

Citing a decline in Canada’s global agricultural market share since 2000 and a projected drop in productivity to…

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Experts Assess Damage to Fish from Fuel Tanker Crash in Salmon Stream

ELWHA RIVER — Matt Beirne reached through the swirling sheen and scooped up the dead young fish. Some had settled into the sediment, others floated belly-up or with mouths gaped.

He laid the fish on rocks along the shore. Juvenile steelhead and rainbow trout, lamprey, coho, Chinook, bull trout and sculpin were neatly wrapped in aluminum foil caskets, bagged up and put on ice.

The smell of gasoline wafted through the air.

It was less than 24 hours after a fuel tanker truck careened off Highway 101 on…

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Fish Industry Halts Exports, Delays Investments on Tariff Fears

Two weeks after the United States announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian products, uncertainty and losses are mounting in the fish industry, one of the hardest-hit sectors by the measure set to take effect on August 1. Importers have suspended purchases, shipments are en route to the U.S. without clarity on whether they will be subject to the new duty, and companies are already delaying investment plans.

Netuno, an importer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and owned by Brazilians, has suspended all purchases of Brazilian fish until…

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