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Many in the seafood industry are eager to capitalize on the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), which prominently feature seafood and increase the recommending weekly intake to three servings.
Join Jennifer McGuire, MS, RDN, Manager of Nutrition Communication at National Fisheries Institute (NFI), and Melissa Rodriguez, Vice President of Retail & Consumer Perimeter Practice at Circana, as they walk through the new guidelines and
… Read MoreA new report from London-based research services firm Spheric Research examines how evolving consumer behaviors are reshaping sushi worldwide.
The report, Fish: The Future of the Global Sushi Market, explores several themes including the U.S. demand for sushi segmented by age and income, key sushi trends, future retail and foodservice channels, and more.
Led by Matt Craze and George Crocker of Spheric Research, this webinar will draw from all
… Read MoreBest practices for sustainability claims have evolved rapidly over the past decade, with Europe leading the way through new and emerging green claims regulations. Join the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) U.S. team and sustainability experts, Mike Hower of Hower Impact, and Jayni Hein of Covington & Burling LLP, for a forward-looking session exploring how U.S. companies can adapt to stay ahead of regulatory developments while meeting growing
… Read MoreAs climate pressures and shifting consumer values reshape the seafood industry, underutilized domestic species offer an opportunity to align sustainability with consumer demand. In this webinar, Steven Shonts, founder of The Hermit, will explore how brands and producers can tap into generational shifts toward adventurous eating, nutrition-forward snacking, and transparent sourcing. Drawing from real-world examples and market trends,
… Read MoreBringing together findings from multiple research initiatives led by WWF, Conservation International, CEA Consulting, FishChoice, and Causal Design, this webinar examines how voluntary sustainability standards (such as certifications and Fishery Improvement Projects) affect social equity in diverse fishing communities with key findings and recommendations regarding buyer engagement. While these market-based approaches have proliferated
… Read MoreWhile many governments and government policies generally recognize the link between aquatic foods and food security, most governance instruments still lack strong integration.
A review from 2021 of national food policies found that 65 percent made some connection, mainly by promoting fisheries and aquaculture for food availability, but only 12 percent showed a high political commitment to blue foods. Continuing to exclude wild-caught and farmed
… Read MoreSeafood2030 recently release a new report entitled, Financing Small Scale Fishers Transition to Sustainability.
Americans are increasingly choosing seafood for its taste and health benefits, yet consumption still lags behind poultry, beef, and pork. With more than 75 percent of U.S. seafood imported and tariffs pushing prices higher, driving demand requires stronger promotion. Compared to other proteins, seafood receives only a fraction of marketing investment. The Seafood Nutrition Partnership’s Fall in Love with Seafood campaign is working to
… Read MoreArtificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly risen to prominence in the tech world, driving high valuations for well-known companies like OpenAI – the creators of ChatGPT.
While large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT continue to garner widespread attention and are the subject of debate over their potential impacts on the workforce, the seafood industry has been split on its adoption of AI, with aquaculture firms investing large sums
How Natural Resource Sectors Are Measuring Impact to Ensure More Responsible and Equitable Practices
Voluntary sustainability systems play a vital role in promoting equity across value chains in seafood and other sectors. Many are evolving their data and monitoring practices to better support stakeholders at risk of exclusion or harm. In this webinar, ISEAL will share lessons learned for strengthening monitoring approaches to ensure sustainability systems are having their intended impact. These learnings are relevant for businesses,
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