Per capita seafood consumption in Russia reached 28 kg per person annually in 2025, marking a 7% year-on-year increase, according to preliminary operational data provided by Rosstat. This milestone meets the dietary intake recommended by the Russian Ministry of Health.

The increase reflects strategic coordination among government bodies, commercial enterprises, and trade associations aimed at shifting consumer purchasing habits. Driven by culinary promotion, seafood has gained notable prominence in major public events, including the annual Moscow on the Wave culinary week, the Russian Fish festival held in St. Petersburg, the dedicated industry showcase at the national Russia exhibition, and the upcoming Fishing Kamchatka festival.

In parallel, authorities are advancing tripartite agreements between regional governments, research institutions, processing facilities, and retail chains to build and position locally sourced brands.

A new global fisheries project has launched across six countries, combining market incentives and governance reforms to improve seafood sustainability

A new five-year initiative to improve fisheries sustainability across northwest Africa and Latin America has officially launched, bringing governments, seafood businesses and development partners together across six countries.

The Global Marine Commodities 2 (GMC2) Project is being implemented by the United Nations Development Programme and funded by the Global Environment Facility, with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

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An estimated 300 tonnes of salmon have died at two Multiexport Patagonia sites following a harmful algae bloom in Chile’s southern Magallanes region, according to fisheries and aquaculture regulator Sernapesca.

Preliminary losses total approximately 200 tonnes at Taraba 7 and 100 tonnes at Taraba 8. Both sites activated mass-mortality contingency plans on October 8.Sernapesca had been monitoring elevated algae concentrations at four Multiexport sites since mid-September. The regulator identified the species involved as Leptocylindrus minimus, with concentrations exceeding reference thresholds for harmful effects.

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Nissui reported that a systems failure has halted the inbound and outbound movement of goods managed by its logistics subsidiary Nissui Logistics, causing operational disruption across its distribution network in Japan.

TOKYO — A cyber incident has paralyzed the operations of Nissui Logistics, the logistics subsidiary of Japanese seafood and food giant Nissui, blocking the inbound and outbound movement of goods and triggering significant operational disruption across its distribution chain in Japan.

According to an official statement released on October 7, the disruption was linked to unauthorized third-party access to an external provider's data center used by the company. Nissui is also investigating whether any personal information or customer data was compromised or leaked during the breach.

The company stated that it is actively working to restore the affected systems, though it has not yet provided an estimated timeline for full recovery. It also did not disclose specific details regarding which warehouses, products, or volumes of goods have been affected by the shutdown.

The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of cold chains and food logistics infrastructure to digital disruptions, as companies increasingly rely on interconnected third-party networks to manage physical distribution.

The European Commission aims to reduce administrative burdens and boost competitiveness.

Until 31 October 2026, fishers, aquaculture producers, processors and traders can complete an anonymous 15-minute survey on licensing, inspections, traceability and reporting obligations to identify unnecessary or duplicate requirements across the seafood sector.

https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/

The Spanish-Portuguese longline fleet operates across three oceans.

At Conxemar, ORPAGU highlighted its swordfish and blue shark fisheries in the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans, its sustainable swordfish management project with Opromar, and the near doubling of capacity at its Tui cold-storage facility.

A fleet spanning three oceans and a team at the top of the rankings.

SINTEF and NTNU study highlights workplace hazards and health concerns.

A survey of 2,311 employees found 86% enjoy their jobs, but 66% experienced near misses, rising to 85% aboard service vessels.

In salmon processing, 71% fear health impacts and 51% report language barriers. Researchers urge better training, prevention and safety measures.

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Marks & Spencer has teamed up with the Bantry-based Keohane Seafoods to launch a new Irish smoked salmon product.

Keohane’s Organic Irish Oak Smoked Salmon will be available in M&S stores across Ireland.

M&S said it had been developed exclusively for the retailer over three years, adding: “The premium ready-to-eat product represents a new collaboration between M&S and Keohane Seafoods, bringing together M&S’s commitment to quality with the expertise of Ireland’s largest seafood processor.” 

Produced on Ireland’s south-west coast, the M&S Organic Irish Oak Smoked Salmon is carefully cured before being gently smoked over natural oak chips, creating what M&S describes as “a delicate texture and subtle smoky flavour”.

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The 2026/2027 Seafish Annual Plan focuses on three strategic outcomes:

• A safe and skilled workforce;
• Smoother and expanding seafood trade;
• A resilient supply chain.

Our onshore training work contributes to our safe and skilled workforce outcome. Training is vital to the success of seafood businesses. It ensures that employees are skilled, competent and safe at work. 

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