Canada's Aquaculture Industry Gains Momentum

ICELAND FOODS EXPANDS ASC-LABELLED SEAFOOD RANGE Iceland Foods is strengthening its commitment to responsibly farmed #seafood, by expanding its Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labelled range, with a new selection of certified products launching from 10th February. #eatmorefish #my2aweek #fish #seafood #prawns https://lnkd.in/eJP_KUvF

ICELAND FOODS EXPANDS ASC-LABELLED SEAFOOD RANGE Iceland Foods is strengthening its commitment to responsibly farmed #seafood, by expanding its Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labelled range, with a new selection of certified products launching from 10th February. #eatmorefish #my2aweek #fish #seafood #prawns https://lnkd.in/eJP_KUvF

ICELAND FOODS EXPANDS ASC-LABELLED SEAFOOD RANGE Iceland Foods is strengthening its commitment to responsibly farmed #seafood, by expanding its Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) labelled range, with a new selection of certified products launching from 10th February. #eatmorefish #my2aweek #fish #seafood #prawns https://lnkd.in/eumseSst

🐟📊 Salmon Market: Strong Demand Driven by Health & Sustainability 🌍 The salmon market continues to grow steadily as consumers increasingly seek high-protein, omega-3-rich seafood for healthy diets. Rising health awareness, expanding aquaculture production, and growing demand across retail, foodservice, and ready-to-eat segments are supporting market expansion worldwide. 📈🌊 Advancements in sustainable aquaculture practices, cold-chain logistics, and value-added salmon products are further shaping the market’s future growth opportunities. 🔍 Explore detailed insights on market size, trends, segmentation, and future outlook: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5vBAdZJ #SalmonMarket #SeafoodIndustry #Aquaculture #HealthyEating #FoodTrends #MarketInsights #IMARCGroup

𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 - 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/e5pfYXUp The Shrimps Market was valued at USD 48.16 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a robust CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2032, reaching nearly USD 90.48 Billion. This growth is driven by rising global seafood consumption, expanding aquaculture, and strong demand from key markets such as the United States, Japan, China, and Europe. Shrimps continue to be one of the most popular and versatile seafood choices worldwide, valued for their delicate flavor, nutritional benefits, and wide culinary applications. Market Insights & Segmentation Highlights By Product Type: Fresh Shrimp dominated the market in 2024, supported by consumer preference for high-quality, minimally processed seafood and improved cold-chain logistics. By Species: Whiteleg Shrimp (Pacific White Shrimp) led the market, owing to its high yield, cost efficiency, and widespread adoption in aquaculture across Asia and Latin America. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: Thai Union Group PCL., Charoen Pokphand Foods, Minh Phu Seafood Corporation, Nissui Group, Zhanjiang Guolian Aquatic Products Co., Ltd, Godrej Agrovet Limited, and devi seafoods. 🌍 With increasing focus on sustainable aquaculture, value-added shrimp products, and global trade expansion, the shrimps market is set to offer significant opportunities across the value chain. #ShrimpsMarket #SeafoodIndustry #Aquaculture #MarketGrowth #FoodAndBeverage #GlobalMarket #SeafoodTrends #WhitelegShrimp #FreshSeafood #SustainableSeafood

The High Price of "Cheap" Imports: Louisiana’s Shrimp Enforcement and the Path Forward In 2025, Louisiana sent a clear message to the seafood industry: Transparency is no longer optional. State health officials cited 919 restaurants for failing to disclose the use of imported shrimp and crawfish, with 319 establishments facing fines totaling approximately $113,000. While the law covers various species, imported shrimp is the primary culprit. With imports flooding the market, the temptation for "stealth substitutions" has never been higher—but the cost of getting caught is rising. The 2025 Enforcement Reality: • The Mandate: Restaurants must clearly disclose on menus or signage if they serve imported shrimp. • The Penalties: First-time violations start at $500, but repeat offenders—including major chains like Popeyes—face fines up to $2,000. • The Reach: Enforcement was statewide, with hot zones in Lafayette (32 citations), St. Mary (12), and St. Landry (10) Parishes. Why the Shift Away from Imports is a Win for the U.S. This crackdown isn't just about paperwork; it's about addressing a massive quality and ethical gap in the U.S. seafood market. Here is why prioritizing domestic over imported shrimp is a professional and economic "net positive": 1. Freshness vs. "The Two-Year Delay" Much of the imported shrimp arriving in the U.S. is nearly two years old by the time it hits your plate. After being harvested from chemically-treated ponds abroad, it often sits in deep-freeze storage and lengthy international transit, leading to poor texture and a "muddy" flavor profile. 2. The Rise of U.S. Indoor Shrimp Farming We are seeing a revolution in Indoor Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). These up-and-coming U.S. indoor farms promise to fill the supply gap with a superior product. • Zero Antibiotics: Unlike many imports, indoor-farmed shrimp are raised in biosecure, chemical-free environments. • Peak Flavor: Because these farms are located closer to urban hubs, the "harvest-to-table" window is days, not years. • Year-Round Consistency: Indoor farming provides a stable, high-quality supply that doesn't rely on the fluctuations of global shipping. 3. Leveling the Playing Field Louisiana shrimpers and modern indoor farmers face higher standards than international exporters. Strict enforcement of disclosure laws ensures that domestic producers aren't undercut by low-quality, mislabeled imports. 4. Supply Chain Integrity By holding retailers accountable, the state is forcing distributors to clean up their acts. This "trickle-up" effect creates a more honest, traceable, and resilient U.S. food system. Transparency isn't just a legal hoop—it’s a commitment to the quality and honesty of the American food system. #SeafoodIndustry #LouisianaShrimp #Aquaculture #SupplyChainTransparency #FoodSafety #SupportLocal #IndoorFarming

With prices going up, seafood is at risk of scaring away even more consumers, Lara Barazi-Geroulanou, CEO of Kefalonia Fisheries, fears. In a recent interview for IntraFish’s Outlook series, where seafood company CEOs were asked to answer questions about the past and coming year, Barazi-Geroulanou gave an answer we felt like digging into. She said that even though 2025 was a record year for Greek seabass and seabream, helped in part by strong prices and tight supply, she had a concern going forward: A weakness in underlying demand. https://lnkd.in/gKhwNm-P

𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟲 | 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 According to Novatrends Market Intelligence, the global Sea Bream market is projected to expand steadily through 2036, supported by rising seafood consumption, growth in aquaculture production, and increasing demand for premium protein sources. Sea bream varieties such as gilt-head and red bream are widely valued for their nutritional profile, taste, and adaptability to sustainable aquaculture systems. Expanding retail distribution networks, evolving U.S.–China trade policies, and advancements in cold-chain logistics are reshaping supply chains and competitive positioning. Growing consumer preference for fresh, traceable, and responsibly farmed seafood continues to drive global market momentum. 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: • Red Bream (Red Porgy) • Gilt-head Bream • Black Bream • White Bream • Others 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Hypermarket/Supermarket • Online Retailing • Others 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: • United States • China • Europe • Japan • South Korea • ASEAN • India • Rest of World 𝗕𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: • Selonda Aquaculture • OZSU FISH UK LIMITED • Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters • Van der Lee Seafish 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/djqh8s4w #SeaBream #Aquaculture #SeafoodIndustry #FishFarming #MarketOutlook #SustainableSeafood #FoodSupplyChain #NovatrendsMarketIntelligence

🔬 Seafood Cell Lines are foundational for developing cultivated alternatives to traditional seafood harvesting. These specialised cell lines support sustainable production of aquatic products. Cellbase provides a comprehensive collection of marine and freshwater species cell lines, adapted to unique culture requirements. 🧫 Available options include: • Fish cell lines adapted for specific temperature ranges and nutritional needs • Crustacean cell lines suitable for shrimp and other shellfish products • Mollusc cell lines supporting diverse cultivated seafood development Browse Seafood Cell Lines options on Cellbase #CultivatedMeat

Bananas are one of Western Australia’s most reliable late summer crops, playing an important role in everyday food choices across the state. 🍌 Grown in regions such as the Gascoyne, WA bananas support local growers while providing a consistent, accessible option for households, schools and food businesses. They are a reminder that staple produce is just as important to our food system as premium or seasonal highlights. Our latest blog takes a closer look at bananas, where they are grown and how they fit into WA’s broader food production landscape. Read more here 💛 https://lnkd.in/dgBkd8xF Gascoyne Food Council Inc | Carnarvon Sweeter Banana Co-operative | Carnarvon Growers Association