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Trade & Commerce Press Release
National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act
WASHINGTON, DC – June 16, 2022— We are pleased that President Biden has signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. This bipartisan bill, which the National Fisheries Institute supported ...
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Press Release
NFI Crab Council Welcomes Carthage Crabs and Seafood to the Group
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...
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Health Press Release
National Fisheries Institute Statement on the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
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...
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Trade & Commerce Press Release
Top 10 List Offers a Look Back in Time
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...
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Uncategorized Press Release
Seafood Industry Research Fund Announces New Board Member
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...
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Trade & Commerce Press Release
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Reinstatement of Tariff Exclusions
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...
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Press Release
National Fisheries Institute Statement on the passing of Representative Don Young
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 ...
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Regulations Press Release
Australian Government Report Titled “Don’t Mince Words” Targets Plant-Based Labeling
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...
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Advocacy Press Release
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 ...
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Trade & Commerce Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – February 4, 2022— Today’s announcement from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), that live, raw, and processed bivalve molluscan shellfish trade to and from the EU wi...
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Press Release
NFI Welcomes Troy Turkin of Supreme Crab and Seafood to Board of Directors
Seafood veteran brings sustainability pedigree and global sourcing perspective Washington, D.C. – January 31, 2022 – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is pleased to welcome Troy Turk...
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Uncategorized Press Release
George Kouri of Northern Wind Joins NFI Board of Directors
Washington, DC – January 24, 2022 – George Kouri, President of New Bedford, Massachusetts based Northern Wind LLC is joining the National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Board of Directors.&nb...
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Press Release
NFI President John Connelly Announces Planned 2023 Retirement
The Association’s Board of Directors Has Impaneled a Search Committee Orlando, FL – January 18, 2022 – John Connelly discussed with the NFI Board of Directors today...
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Press Release
National Fisheries Institute’s Future Leaders Class of 2021 Graduates
The 23rd Future Leaders class addresses ways to combat misinformation and enhance Dietary Guidelines for kids. Orlando, FL – January 17, 2022 – The Future Leaders Class of 2021 gradu...
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Press Release
National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Passing of Martin Mitchell
WASHINGTON, DC – January 3, 2021— For Marty Mitchell, the science of food safety was a profession and a passion. He was a dedicated expert in fields ranging from microbiology to chemical analysis...