Traceability is becoming more important for seafood consumers, and companies are meeting the demand.

The demand for shrimp has cooled and will take some time to rebound while salmon demand remains robust.

SeaPak Shrimp and Seafood has added a new item to its branded program with beer king Budweiser.

IRI reported 35% of shoppers encountered out-of-stocks on planned purchases during their last trip to the grocery.

Getting on top of major demographic shifts in the United States will be crucial for grocers who hope to adapt and thrive.

When plant-based products came to market, there was a belief that they were all very healthy, but consumers are now doing more due diligence with label reading and ingredient reading.

Technological advancements in the seafood industry are sparking new trends, and consumers are deciding whether they are on board.

According to The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) and The Nielsen Company, 917 million pounds of hot dogs were sold at United States retail stores in 2022, adding up to more than $3 billion in retail sales.

While seafood sales dropped throughout 2022 due to inflation, retailers and analysts are optimistic about sales and volume increases this year.

After a strong showing in 2022 — salmon was the lone fresh seafood species to increase in sales over the past few months — sales are expected to continue to grow this year.