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National Fisheries Institute Statement on Executive Order on American Seafood
Reston, VA – April 17, 2025 – Tonight, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at strengthening the U.S. seafood…

National Fisheries Institute Statement on appointment of the new Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries
Reston, VA – April 15, 2025 – The National Fisheries Institute congratulates Eugenio Piñeiro Soler on his appointment to serve…

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Tariff Announcement
Reston, VA – April 2, 2025 – While we are encouraged by exemptions on reciprocal tariffs for some countries,…

National Fisheries Institute Revitalizes AboutSeafood.com to Continue Connecting, Providing Resources to the Seafood Community
March 13, 2025, Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute launched a revitalized AboutSeafood.com to continue its efforts connecting…

NFI Annual Top 10 List Looks at Seafood’s Most Consumed Species in 2022
November 11, 2024 - Reston, VA – In 2022, Americans consumed 19.7 pounds of seafood per capita, down 0.8…

National Fisheries Institute’s Robert DeHaan Reappointed to Government Trade Advisory Committee
Reston, VA – August 5, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announce the…

National Fisheries Institute Vice President Elected to SeaShare Board of Directors
July 22, 2024, Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute’s Vice President of Membership and Training, Gerrie Thomas, joins…

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Emerging Farm Bill Framework
Reston, VA – June 14, 2024 – As the House and Senate continue work on proposed Farm Bill legislation,…

The NFI Sushi Council Announces Founding Members
Precompetitive partnership gains widespread industry participation April 9, 2024 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute Sushi Council has announced…

National Fisheries Institute Breaks Its Own Membership Record
2023’s New Member Expansion Continues in 2024 February 27, 2024, Reston, VA – At a time when there are great…

The NFI Sushi Council Begins Inaugural Year
The industry group will work to enhance food safety and product integrity February 20, 2024 Reston, VA – The National…

10th annual Seafood Industry Research Fund Soiree raises record amount, celebrates SIRF’s 60th anniversary
February 14, 2024 Reston, VA – The Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) held its 10th annual Soiree on January…