Webinars

Recent stories and investigations are revealing and heightening attention to labor issues, on-the-water human rights, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in seafood supply chains. 

Large scale illegal fishing undermines fish stocks, puts fishers at risk, and is unfair to fishers and suppliers operating legally. The ideal industry response and solution eliminates IUU from entire fisheries, not just individual supply

An international cohort of companies involved in the shrimp industry are working to create a Global Shrimp Council dedicated to promoting shrimp consumption around the world, with more than 20 shrimp producers from Ecuador, Mexico, India, Vietnam and Indonesia already having signed on to support the project. Join Gluna Shrimp Owner Gabriel Luna and Manta Bay Seafood General Director David Castro to hear about the history of the effort, its

Globally, thousands of companies, government and intergovernmental agencies, NGOs, and other seafood and ocean stakeholders are working to improve the sustainability of seafood resources and supply chains. Seafood2030 looks at how efficiently this system of organizations drives collective impact and identifies opportunities to make the sustainable seafood system more effective. This webinar will cover 7 strategic dilemmas in sustainable seafood

Fish by-products make up over 50% of fish processing, and their use is gaining momentum due to the circular economy mindset. In the feed sector, fish by-products contribute one-third of the raw materials used to make marine ingredients like fishmeal and fish oil. Repurposing nutrition with 100% fish utilisation is critical at a time when food insecurity is growing. To tackle this challenge, it is important to improve the characterization of

Global seafood purchasing and consumption habits are changing rapidly. This session shares the findings of an in-depth study on the most innovative solutions in product, packaging, communication and in store activation to engage shoppers buying seafood in retail. How international retailers are attracting consumers to the seafood section and what their winning strategies are will also be covered. Join us for the unveiling of the results of an

Sustainable seafood certifications and ratings have been both marks of good management and also a must have for many customers. Achieving one often means easier sales and perhaps higher prices. Over the past year, that’s become far less certain. Now, relying on certifications has turned into a potential liability as consumer rights lawyers ask, and courts consider, are they enough to make a claim that your products are sustainable. How can

To preserve the unique tastes of your fish & seafood, supply chain journeys must also be unique for each and gearing up operations for an increase in demand is vital. Whether fresh or frozen, what remains true for all, is the need to eliminate multiple handovers, reduce waste, and race against shelf-life. Along with technological advancements, the need of the hour is also to build a culture of trust and collaboration that can help you

Seafood companies are increasingly adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments and strategies to mitigate risk and ensure long-term sustainability, but is gender part of these commitments? Women in leadership positions in the seafood sector are generally absent, even though 50% of the workforce is women and pressure from stakeholders, investors, and employees to increase representation of diverse voices across executive

Section 204 of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requires the FDA to designate foods for which additional recordkeeping requirements are appropriate and necessary to protect public health and establishes traceability recordkeeping requirements, beyond those in existing regulations, for persons who manufacture, process, pack, or hold foods included on the Food Traceability List.

Greg Brown from the Global Dialogue on Traceability

The drive to expand opportunities for aquaculture in the U.S. has picked up steam over the past year, as Congress has debated the issue and the seafood industry has increased its advocacy. Founded in 1991, the nonprofit National Aquaculture Association is a primary vessel through which those efforts have been channeled. Join NAA President Sebastian Belle and NAA Executive Director Paul Zajicek as they discuss whys, hows, and whats of NAA