The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) has unanimously voted to rename itself Canadian Seafood Farmers / Producteurs Aquacoles Canadiens, reflecting the sector's identity as a food-producing farming industry. The change was approved at the association's Annual General Meeting on 29 September 2026.
Scottish salmon farmer Cooke Scotland reported a 49% fall in net profit to £6.1 million in 2025, down from £12 million in 2024, as a decline in salmon prices more than offset higher sales volumes. Its parent, Cooke Aquaculture UK Holdings, saw an even steeper 60% profit decline. Feed costs and fuel remain key risk factors cited by directors in the annual report.
The South American rendering industry convened in Mendoza, Argentina, for the Reunion of the Americas (REAM) on 8–10 September 2026. Discussions centred on tightening fishmeal supply, surging export demand for Brazilian animal protein meals, shifting trade conditions for low-carbon feedstocks, and the growing interconnection of regional rendered-product markets.