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Canadian Lobster Prices Surge Amid Supply Shortages and Hopes for Tariff Relief in China

CHINA
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 09:30 (GMT + 9)

As of January 14, 2026, the Canadian lobster industry is navigating a volatile market defined by skyrocketing port prices and high-stakes diplomacy. Shore prices in Nova Scotia have surged to $7.56/lb (CAD 10.50/lb), a 23.5% increase from the opening day of the season. According to reports by Food World (Beijing), this price hike reflects a jump of $1.44/lb (CAD 2.00/lb) as winter storms and tight inventories reshape the market landscape. Supply Constraints and "Seller's Market" Dynamics The price rally is largely driven by a combination of harsh weather and depleted inventories in North America. Tommy Amirault, president of the Canadian Cold Water Lobster Association (CLA), noted that while December 2025 saw significant sales, harvesters in Zone 34 struggled against relentless storms. Many boats were forced to operate ... FULL STORY

Namibia Hand-in-Hand for Sustainable Hake: Namibian Fishery Secures Landmark Recertification Jan 15, 00:10 Strengthening Global Supply and Local Livelihoods Through Gold-Standard Conservation The Namibian hake fisher... FULL STORY		Worldwide From Lent to Aquaculture: The Global Evolution of McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Jan 15, 00:10 From religious tradition in Cincinnati to tilapia innovation in Indonesia, the fast-food giant is redefining i... FULL STORY

Brazil U.S. Tariffs and Tilapia Regulations: The Deciding Factors for Brazilian Fish Farming Jan 15, 00:10 The sector balances high global demand against international trade barriers and domestic environmental debates... FULL STORY		Japan Japan’s Tuna Market Corrects After Record-Breaking 'New Year Auction' Jan 14, 06:30 Frozen Bluefin Prices Rally as Fresh Tuna Markets Return to Reality Following "Ceremonial" Peak TOK... FULL STORY

Argentina
Opinion Article: Foreign fishing takes 250,000 annual tons from Argentine waters in Malvinas
Jan 15, 06:50
In recent times, we have observed the publication of alarming notes from environmental NGOs referring to illegal Chinese fishing in the South Pacific ... FULL STORY

Norway
A 'Salmon Recipe' Won’t Save the Cod
Jan 15, 06:00
The Directorate of Fisheries (Fiskeridirektoratet) warns that traditional methods for catching escaped salmon are ineffective for farmed cod... FULL STORY

United Kingdom
Global Aquafeed Transformation: ASC Marks Three Years of Supply Chain Impact
Jan 15, 01:00
ASC-Certified Mills Now Spanning 28 Countries as Mandatory Farm Requirements Take Effect LONDON – The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is ... FULL STORY

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Canada Jan 15, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
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United States Jan 14, 06:10 (GMT + 9):
	High Raw Material Costs Propel US Cod and Haddock Prices Despite Sluggish Demand

Argentina Jan 14, 06:00 (GMT + 9):
	Rawson Shrimp Season Reaches Midpoint with Stable Catches and High Quality

Worldwide Jan 14, 05:00 (GMT + 9):
	Global Octopus Market Hits Historic Peak: Asian Prices Surge as New US Regulations Take Effect

Norway Jan 14, 04:00 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - SalMar Takes Full Control of Øylaks MTB AS in Strategic Acquisition

Chile Jan 14, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	IN BRIEF - WICA: The Network Empowering Women in Chilean Aquaculture Targets Official Launch at AquaSur

India Jan 14, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	India and Israel Set to Forge Deeper Ties in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Japan Jan 14, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Nichirei Foods Prioritizes Shrimp Expansion in Major 2026 Spring Launch

Israel Jan 14, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Sound of Success: AI 'Ear' Set to Revolutionize Sustainable Fish Farming

Spain Jan 14, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other media \| Faro de Vigo: Galician fish markets return to €400 million in sales after increased catches and prices

Chile Jan 14, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| aqua.cl: New Odor Standard Sets Key Requirements for Fishmeal and Fish Feed Plants

Morocco Jan 14, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| EuropaAzul: Morocco opens the Atlantic to the Russian fleet and closes the door to frozen sardine exports

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