Forsea Survey Shows Consumers Say Yes to Cultured Eel 

February 6, 2025 Forsea

In the online nationwide survey, conducted in January 2025 among 2,000 respondents, results revealed an emerging awareness among Japanese consumers of cell-based products, with 35% of respondents affirming familiarity of some level with cultured seafood and a willingness to try cultured eel.

Whole Foods Market Launches New Seafood Code of Conduct to Advance Human Rights and Social Responsibility in the Supply Chain

January 29, 2025 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market announced its new Seafood Code of Conduct, reinforcing the company’s commitment to safeguard the human rights and welfare of workers throughout its global seafood supply chain. Building on the company’s industry-leading Quality Standards, the new policy strengthens protections for fishers and vessel crew and sets a higher bar for ethical labor practices and supply chain transparency.

Rabobank Reports: Seafood is Poised to Surpass Poultry as the Leading Contributor to Global Protein Supply Growth

January 28, 2025 Rabobank

In 2025, economic conditions, geopolitics, and supply availability will significantly influence global animal protein markets. While demand remains uncertain due to macroeconomic fluctuations and policy changes, seafood is poised to surpass poultry as the leading contributor to global protein supply growth.

Captain D’s Announces Major Development Agreement for United Kingdom

January 23, 2025 Captain D's

Captain D’s has taken the next major step in its global expansion strategy by signing a 20-unit multi-unit franchise agreement for the United Kingdom. The agreement, signed with an experienced team of restaurant operators, will introduce Captain D’s signature seafood offerings to Europe, starting with the first restaurant in the London area in 2025.

Costco Aims to Provide Responsibly Sourced Farmed Seafood

January 23, 2025 Sheri Flies, Costco

The global demand for seafood continues to increase, and to prevent overfishing of wild caught fish, aquaculture (farmed seafood) needs to increase to meet this demand. In order to help aquaculture grow responsibly, Costco is expanding its relationship with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).