IN BRIEF - National Fisheries Institute Statement on Executive Order on American Seafood
UNITED STATES
Friday, April 18, 2025
Reston, VA – Tonight, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood community. NFI commends the President and his Administration for taking a thoughtful, strategic approach to supporting American seafood production and consumption. The EO outlines key actions to benefit every link in the supply chain—from hardworking fishermen to parents who serve their family this nutritious and sustainable protein at home.
Importantly, the Order calls for reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on fishermen and seafood producers while also promoting the many benefits of eating seafood as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
NFI stands ready to support the Administration in advancing this important policy initiative and improving the lives of all those who depend on the commercial seafood industry.
ANFACO-CYTMA has launched a new edition of the gastronomic competition “One can, one tapa by ANFACO-CYTMA”, aimed at hospitality schools throughout Spain, with the goal of fostering creativity and culinary technique through the use of canned fish and seafood in tapa format.
The competition is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and #AlimentosdEspaña, and is part of the “Fill your table with the sea” campaign. The initiative seeks to bring the gastronomic value of canned products closer to the educational sphere, highlighting them as a versatile, healthy and high-quality ingredient.
Participating schools are challenged to select one student to represent their institution with a tapa proposal made from canned fish and/or seafood. The creations must demonstrate creativity, balance and culinary judgment, showcasing the wide range of possibilities these products offer in small-format cuisine.
Each school may submit a single entry, which will represent the institution in the competition, in accordance with the established rules.
Capelin season is officially underway in Neskaupstaður following new advice from the Marine Research Institute, which has proposed a total capelin catch of more than 197,000 tonnes for the season. In response, preparations moved swiftly at Síldarvinnslan, where the focus this year will be on processing capelin for human consumption, according to the company’s website.
The first catch of the season arrived on January 20, when the Greenlandic vessel Polar Amaroq landed 340 tonnes of capelin at the local processing plant. Shortly afterward, Barður NK delivered 880 tonnes, followed by a second landing from Polar Amaroq, which brought in an additional 1,200 tonnes. These landings mark a strong and active start to the season in the town.
Oddur Einarsson, chief foreman at the processing plant, says full-scale operations are expected by the end of February, with production running in double shifts, 24 hours a day. He notes that staff were fully prepared once the scientific advice was issued and that there is clear optimism both within the plant and throughout the local community.
The Legislative Assembly took a key step toward regulating the fishing sector by approving a favorable opinion on the Law for the Creation of the Salvadoran Authority for the Blue Economy (ASEA).
Source: WIkipedia
The opinion was issued yesterday by the Health, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, which endorsed the initiative without debate among its members. The new entity will be responsible for the regulation and oversight of fishing, aquaculture, and other activities linked to the blue economy throughout the national territory.
During the session, lawmakers received a visit from Marta Solís, representing the Ministry of Economy, as part of the review of the proposed legislation. The creation of ASEA aims to strengthen the sustainable management of the country’s marine and aquaculture resources.
Pending data for December, Galicia imported more than 4,250 tons of frozen sardines from Morocco, 41% more than in the entire previous year, according to data from the State Secretariat for Trade. This represented a raw material cost of over 5.7 million euros.
For this species, and for the region's processing industry—primarily canning—the North African country is crucial. It is Galicia's number one trading partner, far ahead of Portugal (3,154 tons from January to November 2025), France (1,700 tons), and Croatia (1,290 tons).
Authors: Lara Graña - Jorge Garnelo / Faro de Vigo | Read the full article here
Octopus, spider crabs, and bivalves are the most valuable in the poachers' haul
It is difficult, if not impossible, to estimate how much the 28,000 kilos of fish and shellfish that the Galician Coast Guard prevented from being sold illegally last year represent in the poaching activity. Using the average price per kilo of the different species at Galician fish markets as a reference, their value at first sale would have exceeded €300,000. This would be what would be paid to professionals in the sector who comply with the regulations, because the market value would be close to €400,000 after applying 10% VAT, 3% fees, and profit margins.
Source: La Voz de Galicia | Read the full article here
China drives January shift in Norwegian salmon trade.
China emerged as a key driver of changing salmon trade flows in January, as Norwegian exports continued to move away from the United States and towards Asia and European processing markets.
Norway exported 112,092 tonnes of salmon worth NOK 10.4 billion ($1.01 billion/€915 million) in January, down NOK 133 million ($12.9 million/€11.7 million), or 1 percent, compared with the same month last year, according to figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Source: SalmonBusiness | Read the full article here
Pakistan has signaled that it wants to add more seafood processing capacity in order to reduce its reliance on Chinese factories.
Muhammad Zafar Kundi, chair of the Pakistan Fisheries Exporters Association, told SeafoodSource that the South Asian nation aims to meet the evolving demands of key markets like the E.U. itself, instead of shipping a lot of its raw materials to China where value is added in upgraded processing facilities and then shipped abroad.
One reason Pakistan is seeking to enhance its factories is because prices paid for Pakistani imports in China are lower than they would fetch if the country sold to key markets directly
Author: Mark Godfrey / SeafoodSource | Read the full article here
The United States is no longer Norway’s largest market for seafood, and for salmon in particular.
It has fallen into fourth place behind Poland, the Netherlands and China, the January export figures from the Norwegian Seafood Council show.
Seafood Council CEO Christian Chramer said: “Lower salmon prices, a weakened US dollar, reduced quotas for several wild fish species and tougher competition in important markets meant that Norwegian seafood exports fell in January,
Author: Vince McDonagh / Fish Farmer | Read the full article here
With over 428,000 tons harvested by 2024, Chile leads the world in the harvesting of algae from natural populations. This activity generates approximately US$100 million and employs more than 75,000 people, primarily in coastal communities. Furthermore, the country is a key player in the global salmon aquaculture sector, contributing around a quarter of the global supply. While both industries are socially and economically important, they face environmental challenges due to overexploitation and intensive production methods that threaten marine ecosystems and the sustainability of this source of income.
Source: MundoAcuicola | Read the full article here
Anfaco-Cytma, in collaboration with the Banco Sabadell Foundation, is once again launching the 8th Anfaco Design Award to recognize and promote young talent, creativity, and design culture as a driver of transformation in strategic sectors.
The competition is open to young designers and design students up to 35 years old who have studied or are currently studying at Design Schools in Spain and are interested in developing a packaging project related to the "Taste the Can" campaign promoting the consumption of canned fish and seafood.
The call for entries will be open from February 16 to April 10, 2026, inclusive.
Source: Industrias Pesqueras | Read the full article here
UNITED STATES
SPAIN
ICELAND
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MOROCCO
Pending data for December, Galicia imported more than 4,250 tons of frozen sardines from Morocco, 41% more than in the entire previous year, according to data from the State Secretariat for Trade. This represented a raw material cost of over 5.7 million euros.
Octopus, spider crabs, and bivalves are the most valuable in the poachers' haul
CHINA
China drives January shift in Norwegian salmon trade.
PAKISTAN
Pakistan has signaled that it wants to add more seafood processing capacity in order to reduce its reliance on Chinese factories.
NORWAY
The United States is no longer Norway’s largest market for seafood, and for salmon in particular.
CHILE
With over 428,000 tons harvested by 2024, Chile leads the world in the harvesting of algae from natural populations. This activity generates approximately US$100 million and employs more than 75,000 people, primarily in coastal communities. Furthermore, the country is a key player in the global salmon aquaculture sector, contributing around a quarter of the global supply. While both industries are socially and economically important, they face environmental challenges due to overexploitation and intensive production methods that threaten marine ecosystems and the sustainability of this source of income.
Anfaco-Cytma
