US seafood wholesaler joins NFI Crab Council

American seafood wholesaler and distributor Lawrence Street Seafood has joined the National Fisheries Institute (NFI)’s Crab Council.

The company, based in Philadelphia, sells fresh and frozen seafood products, including Indonesian blue swimming crab, under the Seachest brand.

“Lawrence Street Seafood’s addition comes at an exciting time for the Crab Council,” said Sweeny, the council’s chairman. “As an organization, we are on the verge of moving forward with sourcing and fishery improvement policies that will reframe crab sustainability. Fresh support from well-regarded crab importers like Lawrence Street speaks volumes about our efforts.”

The company expanded its offerings in 2015 to include Canadian lobster tails, lobster meat and fresh day boat halibut, but the Lawrence Street President and CEO Barnard Grogan said the company is not as well-known for its sustainably-sourced crab offerings.

“Membership in the NFI Crab Council illustrates that commitment,” he said. “Talking about sustainability and educating people about it are important but committing a portion of your sales to it is quite literally putting your money where your mouth is.”

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