NFI Announces Launch of Salmon Council

March 10, 2013 Boston, MA The National Fisheries Institute has officially announced the formation of The Salmon Council. The Councils mission is to provide a strong voice to promote all salmon in the U.S. Market.

The Salmon Council Chairman is Rick Speed of Icicle Seafoods. We will seek a one voice approach to work on joint projects designed to grow the U.S. market, said Speed. We have a unique opportunity to work together to increase salmon consumption in this country.

Inaugural members of the Salmon Council include: Icicle Seafoods, Inland Seafood, King & Prince Seafood Corporation, Marine Harvest USA, Mazzetta Company LLC, Morey’s Seafood International, LLC, The Norwegian Seafood Council and Seattle Fish Company.

The Salmon Councils first point of business is to review the existing U.S. consumer research and pinpoint where we can make an impact, said Speed. We encourage other companies in the market to join The Council.

Established in 2013 the National Fisheries Institutes Salmon Council provides a strong voice to promote all salmon in the U.S. Market.

Contact Information

Judy Dashiell
(703) 752-8885
jdashiell@nfi.org