Norwegian saithe shines at Le Cordon Bleu cooking competition
This October, the kitchens of Le Cordon Bleu Paris were buzzing with creativity as recently graduated chefs transformed Norwegian saithe into tasty dishes.
This October, the kitchens of Le Cordon Bleu Paris were buzzing with creativity as recently graduated chefs transformed Norwegian saithe into tasty dishes.
A balanced diet is important when it comes to physical performance, and according to Erling Haaland, Norwegian seafood is a great choice for a nutritious football diet. This year, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) is ramping up the Haaland partnership, showcasing his commitment to a healthy seafood diet.
Once again, the fresh annual monitoring report from the IMR for farmed fish shows no exceedance of the EU's limit values for illegal and undesirable substances. Tests from 2024 were done on samples from 888 farmed fish, with a collection of more than 30,000 test results confirming the seafood’s safety.
With 47% of consumers citing cost as a barrier to eating seafood, new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council shows growing interest in alternative whitefish species, showcasing opportunities for species such as saithe.
As International Sushi Day approaches, the Norwegian Seafood Council looks back on Project Japan – the initiative that introduced raw salmon from Norway to the global sushi menu.
Norwegian Seafood Council research has revealed that as many as 89% of consumers want more information about how their seafood is produced. This demand for transparency is paving the way for producers to harness innovative blockchain technology to build consumer trust and offer a clearer picture of the seafood supply chain.
The Norway – UK Seafood Summit 2025 showcased opportunities and future challenges. Overarching themes were global megatrends shaping seafood consumption.
Erling Haaland is featured in the Norwegian Seafood Council’s new films showcasing Norwegian seafood, which will be featured in campaigns globally.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 18.5 billion in October. This is an increase of NOK 914 million, or 5 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 14 billion in May. This is an increase of NOK 1 billion, or 8 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
"The growth in value in May is largely due to increased export volumes of both salmon and trout, as well as price growth for salmon," says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
Best May ever for seafood exports
In the first fo
The Norwegian Seafood Council unveiles our latest global seafood trends report. A deep dive into the most pressing industry developments and consumer trends, ‘Oceans of change: seafood trends for 2024’ reveals how these are converging to drive transformative change. 
Alongside exclusive NSC consumer data, sales and consumption statistics and examples of industry innovations, the report offers v
27th February 2024, Fishmonger’s Hall, London 
Close to 200 leading stakeholders from across the seafood industry united on 27th February for the 2024 Norway-UK Seafood Summit, at Fishmongers’ Hall in London.
The event, which is firmly cementing itself as an important date in industry calendars, led with bilateral updates from the Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Cecilie My