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Reston, VA – November 13, 2024 - The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) members approved a new slate of Directors of the Board at its Annual Membership Meeting.  NFI’s bylaws allow fo...

November 11, 2024 - Reston, VA – In 2022, Americans consumed 19.7 pounds of seafood per capita, down 0.8 pounds from 2021. The latest numbers show a continuation of the “tinned fish” craze feat...

Reston, VA – August 5, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announce the reappointment of Robert DeHaan to USDA’s Agricultural Technical Advisory...

July 22, 2024, Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute’s Vice President of Membership and Training, Gerrie Thomas, joins the SeaShare Board of Directors. The non-profit helps the seafood in...

Reston, VA – June 14, 2024 – As the House and Senate continue work on proposed Farm Bill legislation, the emerging framework for the first time reflects a significant focus on fisheries. Avail...

Precompetitive partnership gains widespread industry participation   April 9, 2024 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute Sushi Council has announced its roster of founding memb...

Reston, VA – March 4, 2024 – With the loss of Gifford Cooke, co-founder of Cooke Aquaculture Inc. with his sons Glenn and Michael, the seafood community recognizes the passing of a pioneer. ...

2023’s New Member Expansion Continues in 2024  February 27, 2024, Reston, VA – At a time when there are great challenges within the sector, companies are uniting under the National Fisheries ...

The industry group will work to enhance food safety and product integrity  February 20, 2024 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute is pleased to announce the formation of the NFI Su...

February 14, 2024 Reston, VA – The Seafood Industry Research Fund (SIRF) held its 10th annual Soiree on January 22 in Orlando, Florida.   The pledges received during the Soiree hit a r...

NFI Partners with Advocates for the Women, Infants, and Children Program February 12, 2024 Reston, VA – The National Fisheries Institute announces it has joined the National WIC Association (NWA...

Recognized Fishery Policy Body Makes its Resources and Voice Public  February 8, 2024 Reston, VA – The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) has launched its first website fi...

New partnership will cover each Council funded Fisheries Improvement Project February 6, 2024 Reston, VA — The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council announces it will be partner...

ORLANDO, FL – January 23, 2024 — Today the National Fisheries Institute celebrates Judy Dashiell’s 20 years of leadership. Judy is the Chief Operating Officer of the country’s largest s...

ORLANDO, FL – January 21, 2023 – Bill Frank was a legendary force in the seafood industry who led the launch and development of multiple businesses, including the iconic Morey’s Seafood Int...