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The National Federation of Fish Friers President Andrew Crook told SeafoodSource the organization was hoping the U.K. Treasury would pause the VAT increase “with a view to reform the system.”

UK restaurants slammed by Russian fish sanctions, tax hike

April 4, 2022

Abalone sushi at Osaka-based Kura-Zushi.

Japan’s sushi chains rebounded as COVID-19 restrictions lifted

April 1, 2022

The exterior of an Olive Garden.

Restaurant traffic rises, but Darden earnings miss expectations

March 28, 2022

Just a month and a half after Russian seafood firms regained full access to the Chinese market, they may face new restrictions.

China considering tightened import controls on Russian seafood

March 14, 2022

U.S. consumers are becoming increasingly sensitive to rising inflation, but Red Lobster is offering them value, accor.ding to the company's CEO, Kelli Valade

Red Lobster CEO: Consumers becoming sensitive to inflation

February 25, 2022

Vietnam's pangasius output fell in 2021, mainly due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).

Vietnam’s 2021 pangasius production declines amid pandemic

February 21, 2022

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the allocation of USD 50 million (EUR 43.9 million) in grant funds to help the seafood industry in 25 states and territories.

USDA announces USD 50 million allocation in COVID aid for seafood businesses

February 16, 2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has resumed surveillance inspections across the country as the number of COVID-19 cases have declined nationwide.

FDA resumes domestic inspections as omicron subsides

February 10, 2022

Seven in 10 U.S. foodservice operators across all major segments said their restaurant currently does not have enough employees to support customer demand, according to the National Restaurant Association.

Complicated labor picture challenging US restaurant sector growth

February 7, 2022