Better Seafood Board Continues its Commitment to Economic Integrity with Third Edition of Best Practices
The updated best practices include a new principle: “Products are correctly labeled for all added ingredients, including water.” …
National Fisheries Institute
National Fisheries Institute Statement on FDA’s Proposed Front of Package Nutrition Panel
In the case of seafood, this regulation is essentially pointless and can confuse consumers while adding an unneeded compliance burden to American producers who will need to retool their labels for the massive U.S. market. …
NFI Annual Top 10 List Looks at Seafood’s Most Consumed Species in 2022
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 featuring increases in consumption of canned tuna, canned shellfish and canned sardines. …
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. …