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.  

International Coalition of Fisheries Associations Launches Website 

The International Coalition of Fisheries Associations (ICFA) has launched its first website fishcoalition.org. ICFA is a collective of national fish and seafood industry associations from the world’s major fishing nations formed in 1988. The group  provides decision makers with a unified voice on global issues. 

NFI Crab Council Partners with Ocean Outcomes on Sustainability Envoy Position 

The National Fisheries Institute’s (NFI) Crab Council announces it will be partnering with Ocean Outcomes (O2) to fill the group’s Sustainability Envoy position. The partnership with O2 will help ensure the Council’s Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) are making significant progress in meeting Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. 

National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Passing of William “Bill” Joseph Frank 

January 23, 2024 National Fisheries Institute

Bill Frank was a legendary force in the seafood industry who led the launch and development of multiple businesses, including the iconic Morey’s Seafood International. 

National Fisheries Institute Welcomes its Officers

January 19, 2024 National Fisheries Institute

National Fisheries Institute announces its latest slate of officers, ahead of the Global Seafood Market Conference (GSMC.) The officers make up a leadership team that helps direct the group’s work and shepherd the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.