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U.S. retail seafood sales rebounded in January after a drop in December 2024, with the frozen, fresh, and shelf-stable categories all posting sales increases, according to new data.   Read the full story: https://bit.ly/417fAyj   #SeafoodSource #SENA25 #Shrimp

Reach New Shores: Strategies for Growing Your Seafood Business Across the Globe Date: February 12, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM ET Register: https://bit.ly/4fVjlMM Breaking into international markets may seem daunting, but why miss out on the chance to expand your business globally? With the right preparation and tools, you can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. In this webinar, EXIM’s trade finance specialists will walk you through strategies to confidently navigate the international marketplace and discuss how EXIM can make your business more competitive. #SeafoodSource #GlobalSeafood #EXIM 

A government inquiry into Scotland’s salmon-farming industry has criticized its mortality levels, but salmon-farming groups have pushed back against what they say is unfair treatment compared to other forms of animal farming.   Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4jMJfFI   #SeafoodSource #SEG #ScottishAquaculture

Seafood is on the cusp of overtaking poultry as the top contributor to global protein supply growth, according to a new report from Dutch financial services firm Rabobank.   The report, titled “Global Animal Protein Outlook 2025,” anticipates that seafood will take over the top spot in 2025 despite uncertainties generated by global macroeconomic fluctuations and policy changes that will mark this year as a “pivotal moment” for trade and production across various regions and commodities.   Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3Cls0KT   #SeafoodSource #SEG25 #Rabobank

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a bill directing NOAA Fisheries to establish a task force to tackle shark depredation – the partial or complete removal of a hooked fish from an angler’s line by a shark.   Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4jFGSUX   #SeafoodSource #SENA25 #NOAA 

Retail seafood sales ran counter to positive trends in 2024 with drops in both volume and value, but Circana data reveals big opportunities in certain categories for the industry.   Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4h4sKmI   #SeafoodSource #Retail #GlobalSeafood

U.S. retail seafood sales didn't experience the bump in December 2024 that they typically expect for an end-of-year holiday season, according to new data. Total fresh seafood sales dropped 5.4 percent by value in December 2024 compared to December 2023, dipping to USD 738 million (EUR 722 million), while Sales by volume dropped 8.2 percent, according to Circana data provided by 210 Analytics in Lakeland, Florida, U.S.A.    Read the full story: https://bit.ly/40A597u   #SeafoodSource #SENA25 #USseafood

In one of his last acts as president, U.S. President Joe Biden has signed legislation designed to speed up the delivery of fishery disaster relief funding to fishers.   Read the full story: https://bit.ly/424j8Uj   #SeafoodSource #SENA25 #DisaterRelief 

Free Webinar: From Awareness to Action: How US Consumers and Retailers Are Shaping the Future of Sustainable Seafood Date: January 16, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET Register Now: https://bit.ly/3C3XyEU Join the MSC for an exclusive look at the 2024 seafood consumer survey results and new market data, revealing a surge in demand for sustainable seafood in the US! With environmental awareness growing, the US is stepping up as a global leader in sustainability, narrowing the gap with Europe. In this webinar, we’ll dive into how US consumers and retailers are shaping the seafood industry. Learn how sustainability and certifications impact buying decisions, and discover real-life success stories of companies and shoppers driving change.  #SeafoodSource #MSC #SeafoodSustainability #RetailTrends