Year in review: After tumultuous 2025 for economies and trade, US seafood suppliers flocking to digitization, automation

What’s your new year’s resolution, as a seafood stakeholder with a vested interest in the North American marketplace?

As 2025 comes to a close, suppliers of seafood to the North American marketplace remain unwavering in their commitments to delivering quality proteins to consumers’ plates innovatively, efficiently, and transparently, even in the face of numerous trade and economic obstacles. With many challenges expected to linger on into the new year, seafood firms – particularly mid- and small-sized operators – are adopting systems and services that can keep them competitive and compliant enough to navigate increasingly traceable and data-forward supply chains. In this report, explore key industry takeaways from 2025 – from consumer and category trends to compliance/regulatory developments – as well as areas to watch in 2026, including data/inventory management, tools for FSMA 204 alignment, AI/automation strategies, and more.