National Fisheries Institute’s Robert DeHaan Reappointed to Government Trade Advisory Committee  

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announce the reappointment of Robert DeHaan to USDA’s Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee that covers trade in animal products. DeHaan is the Chief Counsel and Executive Vice President at the National Fisheries Institute. 

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Emerging Farm Bill Framework

Available drafts and outlines include an interest in technical assistance to help improve cold chain capacity and infrastructure, an increased awareness of the need for seafood in nutrition programs, a focus on aquaculture, and an effort to give seafood-related businesses access to much needed credit in the form of the Food Supply Chain Grant and Guaranteed Loan Program. 

The NFI Sushi Council Announces Founding Members 

The National Fisheries Institute Sushi Council has announced its roster of founding members. Following a successful membership campaign, the Council has engaged 26 companies to support its food safety initiative.  

National Fisheries Institute Breaks Its Own Membership Record 

2023’s New Member Expansion Continues in 2024  Reston, VA – At a time when there are great challenges within the sector, companies are uniting under the National Fisheries Institute’s umbrella to find collective solutions. In

The NFI Sushi Council Begins Inaugural Year 

February 20, 2024 National Fisheries Institute

The National Fisheries Institute is pleased to announce the formation of the NFI Sushi Council. A pre-competitive stakeholder group, the Sushi Council is made up of harvesters, processors, distributors, and end-users at retail and foodservice working to enhance sushi product integrity and promote industry-led food safety.