About Seafood

In this episode, Richard and Melaina take a look at how the seafood industry can navigate this ongoing inflationary time, how consumers are reacting, and what Megan Thee Stallion has to do with menu ...

June 8, 2022 Washington, DC – The leading industry led, pre-competitive, crab sustainability collaboration welcomes its newest member, Carthage Crabs and Seafood. Located in Manalapan, New Jersey a...

WASHINGTON, DC – May 23, 2022— The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is pleased to see the White House increasing its focus on healthy eating and access to nutritious foods. This September’s&n...

2020 consumption illustrates contraction at foodservice but growth for some species   May 16, 2022 – Washington, DC – In 2020, Americans ate 19 pounds of seafood per capita, down sl...

Telling an accurate story around seafood sustainability and industry innovation will keep the world’s healthiest animal protein front and center with consumers. Chief Sustainability Officer, Tim...

As the global population continues to rise, so does the demand for the world’s healthiest animal protein. How will technology and innovation in seafood play a critical role in helping the industry m...

The seafood industry experienced an increased demand for seafood, and in response, expanded the production of value-added products for their customers. Are these seafood consumption trends here to sta...

Seafood Finance Veteran Larsen Mettler Brings Fiscal Focus to SIRF March 31, 2022 — Washington, DC — The Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) welcomes Larsen Mettler to its Board of Direct...

If there’s one thing NFI’s Richard Barry and Melaina Lewis know about Peeps, chocolate bunnies, and hip-hop feuds, it's their impact on Lenten sales. 

Find out what on earth that means a...

WASHINGTON, DC – March 24, 2022— The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is pleased to have helped lead the effort to reduce costs for its members and promote free and fair trade through the reduc...

Over the past two years, the seafood community has navigated an ever-evolving business landscape. With so much innovation, change, and disruption, NFI members need a way to keep up with what’s goin...

WASHINGTON, DC – March 19, 2022— Congressman Don Young was a champion of Alaska fisheries. A co-author, stalwart supporter, and defender of the Magnuson Stevens Act—his commitment to fisheries ...

Senate Committee calls for mandatory regulations on imitation product labels March 14, 2022 — Boston, MA — The Australian Senate Committee with oversight of fisheries and agriculture...

WASHINGTON, DC – February 15, 2022— The National Fisheries Institute welcomes Dr. Robert Califf as the Food and Drug Administration’s new Commissioner. Many parts of the seafood value chain ...

NFI and FMI - The Food Industry Association launched new resources designed to standardize the seafood buying process and improve efficiency. Retailers and wholesalers can use these fillable for...