Alaska Some Fish and Crab May Shift Further North in Alaskan Waters Than Previously Predicted New regional models are being developed for the Bering Sea to better anticipate and incorporate climate change into resource management. NOAA Fisheries - December 17, 2024 The eastern Bering Sea is a highly productive marine ecosystem, supporting more than 40 percent of the annual commercial fisheries landings by volume in the United States. Scientists have developed new models that predict more extreme changes in this ecosystem by the end of the century. They anticipate larger summer northward shifts and changes (both increases and decreases) in the area occupied by important commercial crab and fish species. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/some-fish-and-crab-may-shift-further-north-alaskan-waters-previously-predicted Measures aimed at closing small Alaska pollock fishery fail A proposal allowing more flexibility in fishing and requiring full retention of salmon bycatch passed. Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - December 16 2024 Two proposals that sought to either reduce or fully close Alaska’s sole state-managed pollock trawl fishery to protect salmon populations failed to garner the approval of the Alaska Board of Fisheries at its annual meeting last week. https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/measures-aimed-at-closing-small-alaska-pollock-fishery-fail/2-1-1754386 *Requires Subscription National Alaska King Crab Back In High Demand For Holidays at $74.95+ A Pound Fishermen's News - December 18, 2024 Bristol Bay red king crab, back on the market for the first time in three years, is a hot seller for the holidays at prices all over the board for the holiday season. https://fishermensnews.com/alaska-king-crab-back-in-high-demand-for-holidays-at-74-95-a-pound/ Smoked Black Cod from Southeast Alaska Sells Out Fast as Holiday Gift Fishermen's News - December 18, 2024 A new line of canned smoked black cod tips at the Wildfish Cannery in Klawock, Alaska, is proving a hot holiday season item. https://fishermensnews.com/smoked-black-cod-from-southeast-alaska-sells-out-fast-as-holiday-gift/ The Retail Rundown: Robust Retail Spending This Holiday Season Expana by Courtney Shum - December 18, 2024 Retail spending has been robust this year, with recent data released by the U.S. Census Bureau indicating strong retail sales as the holiday season kicked off in November.According to the Census Bureau, overall retail sales in November rose 0.7 percent month-over-month (MOM) and increased 3.8 percent year-over-year (YOY) In comparison, October saw gains of 0.5 percent MOM and 2.9 percent YOY.“Job and wage gains, modest inflation and a heathy balance sheet have led to solid holiday spending," said National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz."This growth comes even though the late timing of Thanksgiving delayed the beginning of the busiest shopping portion of the holiday season and pushed Thanksgiving Sunday and Cyber Monday sales into December."While the latest data showed a 0.4 percent decline in receipts at food services and drinking places and a 0.2 percent drop in grocery store sales, the upcoming year-end holidays are expected to boost consumer spending as shoppers procure festive needs for gatherings with friends and family. Protein promotions are front and center as grocers capitalize on the remaining weeks of December.Pork dominates this week’s protein ads, accounting for nearly 30 percent of total features and overtaking seafood, which holds 25.4 percent of ad space. Beef follows at 23.2 percent, while turkey features jumped to 8.1 percent, up from just 3.7 percent last week. Feature volume for eggs is consistent with the week prior at about 1 percent.Ham leads the pork lineup, making up 37 percent of all pork promotions. Last week, feature prices for fresh boneless hams ranged from $4.55 to $6.17 per pound discounted. Spiral sliced hams were the most prominently featured variety, averaging $2.84 discounted, up 14 cents YOY. Bone-in shank hams retailed at $1.66 discounted, down 20 cents compared to 2023.At the seafood counter, grocers are spotlighting popular items like cod, salmon, and tilapia at lower YOY prices. Fresh salmon averaged $11.58 per pound, a 36-cent drop from last year. Cod was featured at $8.68 discounted—down from $8.97 in 2023, while tilapia ran at $6.39 discounted, a 4.6 percent discount to last year. Meanwhile, shrimp remains a staple feature with fresh shrimp prices averaging $8.17 discounted, down from $8.50 last year.Roasts steal the show in the beef category, accounting for 47.5 percent of all beef features. Bone-in rib roasts represent about 23 percent of roast ads and are priced between $4.77 and $12.99 per pound. Some retailers are giving them premium placement on the front pages of circulars and are offering attractive discounts, including coupons and special bonus card deals.Eggs claimed the top spot in total retail sales last week, generating approximately $201.9 million. This marks a slight dip from the previous week's $204.2 million but surpasses beef's $189.2 million in sales. According to Expana, retail egg orders are strong across the U.S. as Christmas preparations wind down. Foodservice sales are also performing well, with dining establishments benefiting from a seasonal boost by holiday shoppers.Expana reports that Midwest wholesale prices for white large shell eggs have surged by 38.5 percent since the beginning of December, currently at $5.47 per dozen—a seasonal all-time high. Despite the rise in wholesale costs, retailers have been slow to pass them on to consumers, even as the industry continues to contend with ongoing supply challenges stemming from the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Last week, large white Grade A eggs averaged $3.60 per dozen at retail—up from $3.12 a year ago but significantly below current wholesale prices.On behalf of the Expana organization, we'd like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday!To view the latest week's feature activity, subscribers can access the complete breakdown for the various seafood, meat, and poultry cuts by clicking on the Retail dashboard on the COMTELL homepage. For COMTELL Retail Definitions, click here. https://www.seafoodnews.com/Story/1292896/The-Retail-Rundown-Robust-Retail-Spending-This-Holiday-Season Labeling and Marketing Alaska governor recommends millions in funding for Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, salmon research Seafood Source by Nathan Strout - December 16, 2024 Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has released his budget proposal for fiscal year 2026, which includes USD 10 million (EUR 9.5 million) for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and millions more for research on the state’s struggling salmon fisheries. https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/business-finance/alaska-governor-recommends-usd-10-million-for-the-alaska-seafood-marketing-institute-millions-for-salmon-research FYI’s NPFMC Plans Special Council Meeting in Anchorage Fishermen's News - December 18, 2024 Members of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council are planning a special council meeting in February at the Egan Center in downtown Anchorage to focus on two issues: a second review of a chum salmon bycatch analysis that the council last reviewed in April, and harvest specifications for Cook Inlet salmon. https://fishermensnews.com/npfmc-plans-special-council-meeting-in-anchorage/
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