Publix, Thai Union, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), and Wholechain are utilizing a standardized ID for artisanal blue swimming crab fishery in the Philippines.
ADUSA is part of the Shrimp Decarbonization Initiative, a program initiated by major seafood supplier Thai Union Group to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Salmon has among the highest household penetration of all seafood categories, making it a great fish to promote “because it simply draws more eyes than a more specialty variety,” said Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics.
While analysts expect fresh seafood sales to continue to be challenged in 2024 due to shoppers’ economic concerns, sales of prepared seafood items should continue to grow.
While shellfish sales declined in the most recent quarter, price deflation — particularly for snow crab — is driving sales and volume increases for certain species.
Grocery store dietitians play a vital role in educating shoppers about the health benefits of seafood, which in turn boosts awareness and sales in fresh seafood.