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Rising UK demand for premium seafood creates strong strategic opportunity for Norwegian halibut

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Friday, September 18, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)

Norwegian halibut production is projected to scale from 2,500 to over 20,000 tonnes annually by 2030, enabling retailers, suppliers, and foodservice operators to meet growing demand for high-quality, fully traceable seafood. Norway is significantly expanding its production of Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) to meet growing global demand for premium seafood products, particularly in strategic markets such as the United Kingdom. According to data from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), Norwegian halibut production volumes are set to experience substantial growth, increasing from approximately 2,500 tonnes in 2025 to more than 20,000 tonnes annually by 2030. This expansion makes the species one of the fastest-growing seafood categories in the Nordic nation. FULL STORY

Russian Federation Russian Fishing Fleet Exceeds 3.49 Million Tons of Catches Year-to-Date Sep 18, 00:20 Cumulative volume as of September 14 reflects significant increases in the Far Eastern and Northern basins, dr... FULL STORY		Japan Hokkaido autumn salmon catch rises 41%, but recovery is uneven Sep 18, 00:10 Coastal catches reached 797,363 fish through September 10, up 41.1% year-on-year, while landed value surged 67... FULL STORY

United States Penn State Behrend Joins 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge Sep 18, 00:10 The Erie-based institution becomes the fourth research organization to sign the binational agreement aimed at ... FULL STORY		Russian Federation Russia reduces pollock fishing quota in 2027 due to resource decline in key grounds Sep 17, 03:10 The Ministry of Agriculture sets Total Allowable Catch at 2.356 million tons, a downward adjustment driven by ... FULL STORY

Russian Federation
Pacific Salmon Catch in Far East Russia Reaches 96,761 Tonnes as of September 15, 2026
Sep 18, 05:10
With a 59.9% contraction compared to the previous reference cycle, the Pacific fishing basin records an overall progress of 41.9% against the adjusted... FULL STORY

United States
Situation of Pacific Salmon Fishing in North America and Japan
Sep 18, 05:00
The technical report covers the status of salmonid catches in North America and Japan as of September 15, 2026 In North America, cumulative volume in... FULL STORY

Faroe Islands
CALAMASUR and CONXEMAR Reaffirm Commitment to Giant Squid Sustainability in the South Pacific
Sep 18, 04:00
Both organizations highlighted advancements made in the Faroe Islands and plan joint work ahead of the SPRFMO meeting in Brussels in 2027 In a joint ... FULL STORY

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Tanzania Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Tanzania urges youth to tap aquaculture opportunities

Nigeria Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Oyo Fish Farmers Push Urban Aquaculture and Integrated Farming

Seychelles Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Seychelles explores sea urchin farming

Indonesia Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Indonesia Targets Modernization of 950 Fishing Vessels by 2027

Japan Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - Noto and Hokkaido Join Forces on New Seafood Products

Norway Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| SalmonBusiness: AKVA Group: sells Hitra industrial site and signs 13-year lease

Denmark Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Focus: Europêche welcomes Danish Pelagic Producers Organisation as New Member

United Kingdom Sep 18, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Farmer: Four decades of shellfish excellence

China Sep 17, 03:00 (GMT + 9):
	Wanzefeng Targets 6,000 Tonnes of Salmon in 2026 and Projects 10,000 Tonnes Capacity by 2027

Argentina Sep 17, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Criminal complaint filed against international fishing companies operating in the Argentine Sea under British licences from the Falklands (Malvinas)

Spain Sep 17, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	European Parliament Warns of Risks to Fisheries in New EU Financial Framework

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