Deep Dive: The SeafoodSource Podcast

The seafood sector is built on family-owned businesses that have been passed down from generation to generation. But inheriting a business looks very different today as automation, AI, and a shifting workforce are rewriting the rules of nearly every industry. In today's episode, Yama Seafood President Nobu Yamanashi shares what it's really like to take over a family business – how he's modernizing...

As Americans continue to seek high-protein, convenient, and affordable meals, frozen, value-added products have emerged as a major growth opportunity for the seafood industry. But turning that opportunity into a successful product is easier said than done. In today's episode, Aquamar Chef and President of Pure Food Consulting Brad Barnes walks us through how he developed Aquamar's new line of froz...

As AI evolves at breakneck speed, seafood companies are left to determine which technologies are actually worth adopting and which are just noise.  In today's episode, we tackle that question with Tony Chen, CEO and co-founder of aquaculture data analytics firm Manolin. We caught up with him at Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global to explore how the technology is being used within the ind...

In today's episode, we sit down with Founder and CEO of Shinkei Systems Saif Khawaja to discuss how his company is scaling up the traditional Japanese fish slaughtering technique known as "ike jime". We cover Shinkei's flagship product Poseidon, its new quality control and tracking system NERA, and where the company is headed next.   This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade...

Breaking through on social media is a difficult task that much of the seafood industry continues to struggle with. In today's episode, we sit down with James Sibley, an aquaculture content creator with hundreds of thousands of followers across his SibleyAqua channels, to hear about his journey to becoming a "fishfluencer." Sibley discusses what makes seafood content go viral, the biggest mistakes...

After a tumultuous 2025, the seafood industry is adapting to a new wave of uncertainty. While some tariff pressures have eased following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against much of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff program, new challenges – such as securing tariff refunds, Trump's new 10 percent global tariff, and the war in Iran – now loom over the 2026 outlook. In today's episode, we sit down...

In 2025, the global salmon industry experienced significant price volatility, driven by oversupply in major farming regions and U.S. tariffs. In this episode, we speak with SeafoodSource Price Reporting Specialist Erin Spampinato to explore the latest salmon pricing data coming out of Norway and what it may signal for the market as we continue into 2026. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSo...

In recent years, scallop quotas in the U.S. Northeast have dropped significantly, prompting companies in the region to seek alternative sources. In this episode, we speak with Northern Wind CEO Ken Melanson about how the New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.-based seafood supplier is navigating a constrained domestic scallop supply and a shifting tariff landscape. This episode was made possible by Se...

Several seafood suppliers have now filed lawsuits against the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump over its tariff program. In this episode, we speak with SeafoodSource Executive Editor Chris Chase, who explains the reasoning behind these lawsuits, why they're emerging now, and what they mean for the seafood industry. Then, attorney Vinicius Adam of VAdam Law – who filed the complaint on...

In part two of our series on solutions to the looming fishmeal shortage, Kenny Belov, Co-Founder of TwoXSea, shares his journey from restaurateur to seafood supplier and his role in developing a custom vegan trout feed that's not only more sustainable compared to traditional fish meal but also attempts to optimize the trout's nutritional value. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premi...

As the aquaculture industry has grown, so has the demand for fish feed – but supplies are running low. In episode one of our two part series on solutions to the looming fish meal shortage, we talk to Chair of the F3 Fish Feed Challenge Kevin Fitzsimmons to understand the history behind the fish meal shortage, how urgent the problem is, and the latest innovations in fish-free alternatives. This epi...

Microplastics are in everything, including seafood. In this episode, we first speak with Tony Walker, an environmental studies professor and researcher at Dalhousie University, about his recent study detecting microplastics in lobster meat off the coast of Nova Scotia. Then we turn to Norbert Kaminski, director of Michigan State University's Institute for Integrative Toxicology and Center for Rese...

Human rights due diligence has become a familiar term in the seafood industry, but how are seafood companies actually supposed to implement it? In this episode, we speak with Sustainability Strategist and SeafoodSource Contributing Editor Ned Daly to help us understand what human rights due diligence is, why it's important, and what makes it so difficult to actually enforce. Then, Oddisea SuperFro...

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) and several seafood companies have settled their lawsuit over NOAA's recent Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) determinations. In this episode, SeafoodSource Executive Editor Chris Chase breaks down the settlement and its implications for the 240 foreign fisheries affected by the NOAA ruling. We then speak with Supreme Crab & Seafood CEO Troy Turkin to bette...

In today's episode, we speak to Craig Morris, CEO of the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers, as well as seafood influencer and InnaSea Media Chief Marketing Strategist Emily De Sousa, about the benefits of influencer marketing. SeafoodSource Content Specialist Avery St. Onge sat down with them to discuss their experiences with influencer marketing and advice for seafood companies look...

Today's guest is AKVA Business Director of Land Based Aquaculture Jacob Bregnballe, who we caught up with at Seafood Expo Global, where he hosted a conference session on land-based closed recirculation systems. SeafoodSource Content Specialist Avery St. Onge sat down with Jacob to learn more about closed systems technology and why he thinks it is the future of land-based salmon farming. Find us on...

Today's guest is Miguel Barcenas of the Global Shrimp Council, who we caught up with at Seafood Expo North America back in March. Miguel has a long history in marketing, and he joined the podcast to talk about why the world needs a Global Shrimp Council and how they're rolling out their first campaign - Global Shrimp: The Happy Protein.

On today's episode, we're talking with Ingrid Giskes, director of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative, a group working to tackle the problem of lost, abandoned and discarded fishing gear. Ingrid joined the podcast to talk about the issues posed by ghost gear and how her organization is tackling the issue at an international level.

Today's guest is Icy Waters Partner Randy Lavault, who we caught up with at Seafood Expo North America, where Icy Waters won the 2025 Seafood Excellence Best New Retail Product award for its Atlantic Salmon with a Guinness Sweet Honey Mustard Melt & Panko Crumb. SeafoodSource Content Specialist Avery St. Onge sat down with Randy to learn more about Icy Waters and how his team created the award-win...

Today's guest is Aquamar CEO Daryl Gormley, who we caught up with at Seafood Expo North America, where Aquamar hosted the Cali Roll Clash, a sushi competitition. I sat down with Daryl to talk about the history of the California Roll and Aquamar's unique historical connection to sushi.

Today we'll be talking to Russ Mullins, the owner of Guardian Ropeless Systems, one of the companies offering alternative fishing gear to U.S. fishers. We're going to talk about what ropeless, or pop-up, gear is, why some are pushing for increased adoption, and what we've learned from recent pilot programs and testing.

Today we'll be listening into a recent presentation from National Fisheries Institute CEO and President Lisa Wallenda Picard and Chief Strategy Officer Gavin Gibbons. They'll be discussing NFI's strategic plan and discuss how her organization is working to ensure the industry's long-term survival and success.

Tune in to today's episode for presentations on crew safety on fishing vessels from Julia Black, the Senior Ethics & Social Sustainability Manager at Hilton Foods, and Mike Kraft, the Executive Director of FISH Standard for Crew.

Seafood Nutrition Founder and President Linda Cornish and VP of Marketing and Communications Sarah Crowley discuss their Fall in Love with Seafood Campaign. This presentation was given at the Seafood Expo North America earlier this year.

In this presentation from Seafood Expo Global 2024, World Wildlife Fund Senior Director of Oceans Futures Sarah Glaser explains how climate change is causing fishery populations to move, which could lead to increased global conflicts. Join Premium to access all available conference recordings >>