About Seafood

June 22, 2022 Baltimore, Maryland – The National Fisheries Institute’s Crab Council met in Baltimore, Maryland June 21 and 22 as part of its working group meeting series. This is the third of the...

In this episode, Richard and Melaina examine the ongoing high-stake labor negotiations happening at the ports. What should we expect when it comes to updates? And, should we prepa...

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 ...

A recent study that suggested a link between fish consumption and melanoma has garnered quite a few headlines. The challenge is, many consumers (and even other journalists) don’t read past said hea...

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...