Saving Seafood

Amazon sees quick ROI on perishable goods delivery service, with seafood growth leading the charge

November 6, 2026 — U.S. retail giant Amazon has realized a quick return on its investment after expanding its home delivery service to include perishable goods last summer, according to a new report from consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ.

The report, titled “Amazon’s Perishables Expansion Is Reshaping How Shoppers Use the Platform,” found that delivery of perishable items such as seafood, meat, dairy, bakery goods, and more are growing “considerably faster” than traditional grocery and non-food items.

Read the full article at SeafoodSource

Menhaden Fisheries Coalition statement on the America First Seafood Strategy

October 27, 2026 — The following was released by the Menhaden Fisheries Coalition:

“The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition is delighted to see the America First Seafood Strategy. This approach is long overdue and has the potential to spur greater investment, job creation and economic growth in fishing communities along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of America.

“For too long, excessive and unnecessary regulation has been one of the greatest threats to America’s commercial fisheries. We strongly agree with the strategy that federal policy should focus on ‘maximizing sustainable harvest opportunities’ and ‘ensuring catch limits reflect the best available and most current science.’ Just as importantly, the strategy recognizes that ‘commercial fishermen are not the enemy of conservation’ and that federal policy must support sustainable production while allowing American fishermen to remain economically viable.

“Replacing overregulation with proper regulation—based on sound science and grounded in the National Standards of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act—will strengthen not only the menhaden fishery, but American fisheries and fishing communities across the country.

“The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition represents Lund’s Fisheries, Ocean Harvesters, Omega Protein, Daybrook Fisheries and Westbank Fishing.”

Saving Seafood statement on the America First Seafood Strategy

October 27, 2026 — “Saving Seafood, our national coalition, and our many supporters and colleagues throughout the commercial fishing and seafood industry welcome the America First Seafood Strategy and, in particular, its commitment to bringing the federal government together behind a stronger American seafood industry.

“For too long, seafood policy has too often been treated as only the responsibility of NOAA. This strategy recognizes that rebuilding American seafood production requires a much broader effort. We are especially pleased to see USDA working closely with NOAA, alongside the Department of Health and Human Services, FDA, the Coast Guard, the U.S. Trade Representative, MARAD and other federal agencies.

“American seafood is simultaneously a food product, an agricultural and nutritional priority, a major source of employment, an international trade commodity and an essential part of the economy of our coastal communities. The strategy reflects that reality by bringing together the agencies responsible for fisheries, food and nutrition, trade, infrastructure, financing and enforcement.

“That kind of coordinated federal attention to American seafood is long overdue, and it creates an opportunity to strengthen fishermen, processors, working waterfronts and seafood businesses throughout the country.”

 

US seafood sales grew across all categories in September despite high inflation

October 18, 2026 — U.S. fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable seafood sales rose by both value and volume in September, marking the first time all three categories saw year-over-year growth in months.

Fresh seafood price inflation rose 3.3 percent, but sales by volume in the category still grew 4.8 percent, while sales by value increased 5.8 percent to USD 666 million (EUR 595 million), according to Lakeland, Florida, U.S.A.-based 210 Analytics, which analyzes Circana data. The dollar sales growth was a combination of inflation, which was up 0.9 percent on a per-pound basis, and demand-driven growth, 210 Analytics Principal Anne-Marie Roerink told SeafoodSource.

Read the full article at SeafoodSource

MSC begins 60-day consultation on improvements to its Fisheries Program

October 8, 2026 — The following was released by the Marine Stewardship Council:

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is seeking feedback on proposed revisions to its Fisheries Program. The revisions are designed to maintain the rigour of the MSC’s environmental sustainability requirements, whilst making them clearer and more practical to apply during assessments.

The public consultation begins on Thursday, 8 October and will remain open for feedback until Tuesday, 8 December. All stakeholders can review the proposed revisions and provide feedback through an online survey.

The MSC Fisheries Standard sets the leading benchmark for environmentally sustainable fishing globally and it is vital that its requirements drive real and lasting progress towards ending overfishing and protecting biodiversity. The proposals include clarifying requirements, removing undue complexity, and streamlining processes to ensure assessment outcomes are more consistent.

Key revisions include:

  • Endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species: More appropriate classifications based on conservation status, and more rigorous assessment of fisheries’ impacts on ETP species.
  • Independent observation: Requirements for human or electronic observation revised to align with widely used global best practice, based on independent analysis.
  • Traceability requirements: Strengthening the traceability of certified seafood throughout the supply chain.

Other revisions relate to evaluating the accuracy of information provided in assessments, the requirements for the adoption of harvest control strategies in non-tuna fisheries, refining scoring for fisheries that target the same stock, and clarifying how fisheries with limited data should be assessed.

The revisions have been developed through collaboration between the MSC, fishery assessors, and representatives from fisheries and eNGOs. Three dedicated panels have been created to propose changes to requirements, test the proposals, and analyse their impacts. A comprehensive feedback system between the panels will ensure the proposed changes deliver the intended sustainability outcomes on the water and can be consistently applied.

The MSC Fisheries Standard v3.1, Fisheries Certification Process v3.1, and Fisheries Standard Toolbox v1.2 are all included in the review. There will be an additional 30-day public consultation on the final proposals, which is expected to take place in April 2027. Version 4 of the Standard is expected to be published in September 2027 and will come into effect six months after the publication date.

Amanda Stern-Pirlot, MSC’s Chief Standards Officer said: “The MSC highly values input from its stakeholders to help shape the Fisheries Standard.  We encourage anyone with an interest in or knowledge of the Standard to take part in the consultation. We have introduced new tools to make participation in the consultation easier, and local MSC representatives are ready to help to make sure all input is heard. This input is vital to ensure the Standard and certification scheme continue to reflect widely adopted global best practice and can be efficiently and consistently applied.”

Celebrate National Seafood Month by Choosing American Seafood

October 7, 2026 — October is National Seafood Month, a time to celebrate the essential role American seafood plays in feeding our nation, powering coastal economies, and preserving a heritage built around our working waterfronts. I’ve been part of the seafood sector my whole life, so to me, my family, and my colleagues at NOAA Fisheries, every month is Seafood Month! But October gives us the welcome opportunity to swell the tide of national gratitude for the hardworking fishermen and seafood farmers who feed us. Thanks to them and our science-based management system, American seafood represents the gold standard for sustainability. And while 50 years of management under the Magnuson-Stevens Act has made the United States the model for sustainable fisheries, there is still work to be done.

In my time at NOAA Fisheries, I hope I’ve made my focus clear: I want to ensure our domestic seafood sector thrives in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. By increasing opportunities in our wild-caught domestic fisheries and expanding seafood farming operations, we can get more American seafood on American plates. And NOAA has been empowered by the President’s Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness to do just that.

In recent months, we have committed to tangible agency actions to directly support the industry. We are confronting the economic headwinds facing our seafood sector by driving reforms designed to help our seafood producers. I believe we can go a long way toward meeting these goals by modernizing our regulatory framework, tackling market imbalances, and highlighting the unmatched quality and sustainability of American seafood.

Read the full article at NOAA Fisheries

10th Annual State of the Science Symposium Advocates for Brain Health as National Infrastructure

October 6, 2026 — The following was released by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership:

The 10th Annual State of the Science Symposium, held on September 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C., assembled leading scientists, funders, innovators, and thought leaders to examine the critical role of brain nutrition in promoting brain health and enhancing food systems.

Convened by the Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), the 2026 symposium focused on the theme “Brain Health is National Infrastructure.” The event facilitated collaboration and discussion regarding how nutrition science, innovation, and strategic investment can address one of the greatest challenges of our times: brain health.

Attendees examined strategies to translate scientific research into practical initiatives, emphasizing nutrition’s role in cognitive development, lifelong brain health, and public health outcomes.

The symposium brought together interdisciplinary experts to present current research findings, exchange perspectives, and identify strategies to promote brain health through improved nutrition and more resilient food systems.

● Dr. Michael Crawford, Imperial College London (Via Zoom 9.3.26)
● Mrs. Linda Cornish, Seafood Nutrition Partnership
● Dr. Tom Brenna, Dell Medical School, UT Austin, Advisor to US HHS
● Dr. Mduduzi Mbuya, GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition)
● Dr. Richard Bazinet, Brain Lipid Metabolism, University of Toronto
● Ms. Cheryl Healy, McKinsey Health Institute – Brain Health
● Dr. Michael Lewis, Retired US Army Colonel, Author, “When Brains Collide”
● Ms. Molly Jacques, Global Seafood Alliance
● Ms. Camila Flanagan, Marine Stewardship Council
● Mr. Gustavo Lara, Cargill

Presentations and Videos

Presentations and videos from the 10th Annual State of the Science Symposium are available at https://www.seafoodnutrition.org/state-of-the-science-symposium/.

What’s Next

Building on the discussions and insights shared during the symposium, a white paper outlining key findings and recommendations is in development. The forthcoming publication will highlight important takeaways from the convening and identify opportunities for continued collaboration and action to advance brain health through brain nutrition. The white paper will be shared once completed.

About Seafood Nutrition Partnership

Seafood Nutrition Partnership (SNP) is the leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the U.S. building awareness of the health and nutritional benefits of seafood. SNP addresses the country’s public health crisis through education programs that inspire Americans to incorporate more seafood and omega-3s into their diets for improved health per the USDA Dietary Guidelines. For more information or to support SNP, visit seafoodnutrition.org.

About The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition

The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition. Working with governments, businesses and civil society, we aim to transform food systems so that they deliver healthier diets for all people, especially the most vulnerable. For more information, visit gainhealth.org/about.

NORTH CAROLINA: NC Seafood Festival to begin Friday with DNA testing to curb imported seafood

September 29, 2026 — The 40th annual North Carolina Seafood Festival will bring crowds back to downtown Morehead City starting Friday, and organizers say they are cracking down on imported seafood.

For the first time, officials said an outside organization will conduct DNA testing on seafood cooked and sold by festival vendors. The goal is to help ensure the seafood comes from North Carolina or other U.S. states, not from other countries.

Read the full article at News 12

National Seafood Association joins Alaskan organizations calling for EU CATCH reform

September 24, 2026 — U.S. seafood organizations are coming together to call for reform to the European Union’s CATCH digital traceability system, citing unnecessary barriers it creates across the supply chain.

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.-based nonprofit organization Pacific Seafood Processors Association (PSPA); Juneau, Alaska, U.S.A.-based marketing institute Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI); and Seattle, Washington, U.S.A and Juneau, Alaska, U.S.A.-based trade association At-sea Processors Association (APA) came together to release a whitepaper titled “Advancing EU Efforts to Combat IUU Fishing: Why CATCH Needs Reforms.”

Read the full article at SeafoodSource

Health experts agree — eat more fish. The harder question: Wild-caught or farm-raised?

September 8, 2026 — Shelly Marie Redmond, a Shreveport dietitian, says one of her first priorities with clients is to get seafood into their meal plans.

“Fish can add so much to our well-being,” she said. “It’s rich in protein, which can help us lose weight, but it also is full of healthy omega-3 fats that protect our hearts and decrease inflammation.”

But not all of this underwater bounty is created equal when it comes to health. In particular, the debate over wild-caught seafood vs. farm-raised seafood can become complicated, balancing concerns around nutrition, contamination, overfishing and environmental degradation.

Dana Honn, chef-owner of New Orleans-based restaurants Nikkei Izakaya and Tempero’s Kitchen as well as founder of the Tropical Foodways Institute and the Louisiana Shrimp Festival, says that creating hard and fast rules between wild-caught and farm-raised seafood is not easy.

Read the full article at NOLA.com