As of 12 August 2026, PPWR for seafood buyers is no longer a future consideration . The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR, Regulation (EU) 2025/40) is now applying across the European Union, bringing new requirements around packaging sustainability, recyclability, waste prevention and information. If your business imports, repacks, distributes, or sells frozen seafood, fruit, or…
The global demand for organic food continues to grow as consumers, retailers, and food brands pay more attention to sustainable agriculture, transparent supply chains, and healthier food choices. For importers in Canada, Europe, the United States, and other international markets, organic frozen fruits and vegetables offer an opportunity to expand product portfolios while meeting changing consumer…
Ocean Treasure will be exhibiting at China Fisheries and Seafood Expo 2026 , one of the world's leading seafood trade exhibitions, taking place from October 28–30, 2026 at the Hongdao International Convention & Exhibition Center in Qingdao, China .
Food safety incidents can have an immediate impact on procurement decisions, supplier evaluations, and supply chain planning. A recent frozen blueberry recall involving organic blueberries in the United States serves as a reminder that quality assurance and supplier verification remain essential for importers sourcing frozen fruits from global markets.
The frozen seafood industry is evolving as importers, distributors, retailers, and foodservice operators increasingly look for products that combine quality, convenience, and cost efficiency. While frozen fish fillets remain a major category in international seafood trade, demand is expanding toward value-added pangasius products and other value-added seafood products that offer greater processing…
This golden pomfret market update provides the latest insights into China’s supply conditions following a recent typhoon. The storm affected southern China’s coastal aquaculture regions at the beginning of the new farming season. Farmers and processors are now closely monitoring production conditions, as the event may influence raw material availability and export market developments in the coming…
China is one of the world's leading suppliers of frozen fruit, offering buyers competitive pricing, year-round availability, and a wide product range. However, successful sourcing depends on more than securing a good price. Product consistency, food safety, and supply chain reliability all play a crucial role in reducing risk.
China’s garlic export market experienced a seasonal slowdown in May 2026, with both export volume and value declining under the combined pressure of weaker overseas demand, inventory depletion in key markets, and the transition between old and new garlic supply.
In week 25 of 2026, China’s tilapia raw material prices continued to show weakness, with no significant change in Guangdong and Hainan and a slight decline in Guangxi. From June 15 to 21, delivered prices for 500–800g tilapia remained stable in most southern processing hubs, while Guangxi saw a small decrease of around RMB 0.10/kg.
Russian headed and gutted (H&G) pollock prices continued their upward trend during week 24 of 2026, reaching new highs as supply conditions tightened and buyers assessed growing regulatory risks in Europe. From June 8 to June 14, suppliers in the Western Bering Sea increased offers, pushing CFR China prices up by approximately $75 per ton. While the latest price gains were primarily driven by…