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  • We must protect our oceans – but giving up seafood is not the solution

    There’s no doubt Netflix’s most recent documentary about oceans, Seaspiracy, has caused quite a stir. But, it is great that the role of seafood in the future of food-debate and health of our oceans are being talked about outside of the fish pond.
    “It is just a shame the programme’s “solution” to save our oceans is to give up seafood all together. That is the last thing we should do – the world

  • March all-time-high boosts a solid first quarter for Norwegian seafood exports

    Never before has the value of Norwegian seafood exports been higher in March than in 2021. In the first three months of the year, Norway exported seafood worth NOK 27.7 billion, a decrease in value of 3 per cent, or NOK 742 million, compared with the same period last year. It is still the second-best first-quarter result ever.
    "Norwegian seafood exports have had a solid start in 2021, primari

  • Fall in Norwegian seafood export value despite growth in volume for some species

    Norway exported seafood worth NOK 8.7 billion in February. This figure represents a decrease of NOK 482 million, or 5 per cent, compared with February last year, and continues the downward trend that started in January.
    "Although seafood markets are still strongly affected by the corona pandemic, the value of seafood exports in February is the second-highest February on record. This is partly b

  • Large fall in seafood exports in November

    In November, the value of Norwegian seafood exports was NOK 9.4 billion. This is a decrease in value of 11 per cent, or NOK 1.2 billion, compared to November 2019.


    So far this year, seafood exports total NOK 96.6 billion. This is a decrease of NOK 1 billion, or 1 per cent, when compared against the same period last year.
    “Norwegian seafood exports are now seeing the impact of a hote

  • Only 2 in 10 children eat enough seafood

    A new study from Norway has found children are not eating enough fish according to national dietary guidelines. This is a worrying trend seen in most western countries, according to the Norwegian Seafood Council.
    “Parents must take a greater responsibility. Our study found most children say they would like to eat more fish if they were served seafood dishes they liked,” says Camilla Beck, direc

  • The third best month ever for seafood exports

    Despite a very challenging month of flare-ups of the corona pandemic in many markets, seafood exports remain at a high level. In October, seafood was exported with a value of NOK 10.4 billion. This is a decrease in value of 5 per cent, or NOK 573 million, compared with October last year. Nevertheless, this is the third highest export value for a single month.
    So far this year, the value of sea

  • Norwegian seafood exports fall significantly in August

    Norwegian seafood exports fell by 14 per cent in August. Seafood exports totalled NOK 7.3 billion. This is NOK 1.2 billion lower than in August 2019.
    So far this year, seafood exports have amounted to NOK 68.2 billion. This is an increase of NOK 781 million or just over 1 per cent.
    “The decline in export value in August is due to weakened demand and less traction from the weak Norwegian kron

  • Thank cod! - Norwegian cod is sustainable

    After the MSC suspended certification of North Sea Cod, the Norwegian Seafood Council urges consumers to be vigilant about origin. Norwegian cod comes from one of the world’s most sustainable fish stocks.

  • An edible solution to the climate crisis

    Eating more seafood can play a large part of the solution to the world’s climate woes, concludes a new report using data from 165 experts and scientists.