Deep Dive: The SeafoodSource Podcast

How Yama Seafood President Nobu Yamanashi is carrying his father's legacy into the future 29.05.2026 39min

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 his father's company, building his own leadership identity, and where he plans to take Yama Seafood next. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

Creating a successful value-added seafood product with Aquamar Chef Brad Barnes 15.05.2026 13min

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 frozen meals and the lessons he learned along the way.

Exploring practical applications of AI in seafood with Manolin CEO Tony Chen 01.05.2026 17min

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 industry today, Manolin's vision for AI in aquaculture, and what the future may hold. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

How Shinkei Systems is using robotics to transform the way fish are killed 17.04.2026 22min

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 to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

How "fishfluencer" James Sibley turned seafood into viral content 03.04.2026 24min

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 companies make online, and his blueprint for building a meaningful social media presence in the seafood industry. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

Nomi Prins on seafood's path to growth in 2026 amid economic and trade uncertainty 20.03.2026 18min

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 with leading macro-economist and geopolitical finance expert Nomi Prins ahead of her 2026 keynote address at Seafood Expo North America to discuss what the rest of this year may hold and how companies can unlock opportunity and gain market share going forward. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

An update on Norwegian salmon: Early price trends for 2026 06.03.2026 17min

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 SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

Navigating low quotas in the US scallop industry with Northern Wind CEO Ken Melanson 20.02.2026 19min

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 SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

Why seafood suppliers are suing over Trump's tariffs: The IEEPA lawsuits explained 06.01.2026 27min

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 behalf of Netuno USA – offers a legal perspective on where these cases could be headed. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

Exploring solutions to the fish meal shortage: Part 2 16.12.2025 20min

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 Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

Exploring solutions to the fish meal shortage: Part 1 09.12.2025 15min

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 episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

How worried should the seafood industry be about microplastics? 02.12.2025 19min

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 Research on Ingredient Safety, to unpack the latest science on the health effects of microplastics and what the real risks are for consumers and the seafood industry.

A realistic approach to implementing human rights due diligence at seafood companies 25.11.2025 30min

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 SuperFrozen Vice President of CSR and ESG Renee Perry walks us through how Oddisea has gone about implementing human rights due diligence, the challenges it has encountered, and her advice to companies looking to follow suit. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

NFI-NOAA's settled lawsuit over MMPA guidelines: What it means for foreign fisheries, US importers 18.11.2025 27min

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 better understand how the import bans would have impacted U.S. crab importers and what stakeholders can do to support foreign fisheries ahead of NOAA's second review. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay,com. Find us on SeafoodSource.com. Email astonge@divcom.com to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.

How seafood companies are leveraging influencer marketing 23.07.2025 26min

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 looking to incorporate it into their marketing strategy. Find us on SeafoodSource.com, or e-mail us at Podcast@SeafoodSource.com. To share any guest suggestions or show ideas email astonge@divcom.com.

Rethinking land-based salmon farming with closed aquaculture systems 02.07.2025 24min

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 SeafoodSource.com, or e-mail us at Podcast@SeafoodSource.com.

Talking shrimp marketing with Miguel Barcenas of the Global Shrimp Council 24.04.2025 12min

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.

Talking ghost gear with Ingrid Giskes 09.04.2025 10min

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.

The story behind Icy Waters' award-winning new retail product with Randy Lavault 02.04.2025 12min

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-winning product. Find us on SeafoodSource.com, or e-mail us at Podcast@SeafoodSource.com.

Talking sushi with Aquamar CEO Daryl Gormley 26.03.2025 9min

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.