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January, 2021
December, 2020
Norwegian Seafood Council joins forces with EAT ahead of UN summit on future food systems
NSC and EAT announce partnership ahead of UN summit on future food systems. The aim is to join forces in speaking up for seafood as part of the solution to tackle climate change.
Large fall in seafood exports in November
November, 2020
October, 2020
September, 2020
August, 2020
Seafood consumption driving shift towards more sustainable diets
Two thirds of people have already made changes to their diets to be more sustainable according to a new study, and the trend is even more pronounced among frequent seafood eaters.
Norwegian seafood exports equal earlier July records - despite a challenging situation in the markets
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 7.9 billion in July, maintaining the same export levels as July 2019. So far this year, Norway has exported seafood worth NOK 60.8 billion. Export value has increased by 3 percent, or NOK 1.9 billion compared to the same period last year.
July, 2020
June, 2020
Celebrating the Day of the Seafarer by honoring the industry’s efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic
25 June 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) invites everyone to commemorate the seafarer’s role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines, and medical supplies during the global pandemic.
Corona virus: How it affects Norwegian seafood exports
The Norwegian Seafood Council receives many requests from media and industry about how the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic affects Norwegian seafood exports and the operations of the Norwegian Seafood Council. As there are many uncertainties and the situation is constantly evolving, we have created this page to give regular updates and analysis.
Regarding recent oubreak of Covid-19 in Beijing food market
Recently confirmed cases of Covid-19 at a food market in Beijing has caused uncertainty and speculation in many parts of the value chain.
The Norwegian Seafood Council wishes to reassure consumers and buyers of Norwegian seafood about the food safety of seafood products in light of several unsubstantiated rumors regarding the source of infection.
Three in four want to eat more seafood
According to a large international study by the Norwegian Seafood Council, 76 percent of consumers say they want to eat more seafood than they do today.
Norwegian seafood exports fall in value in May
The value of Norwegian seafood exports fell for the second month in a row. In May, Norway exported seafood worth NOK 7.8 billion. This represents a reduction of NOK 764 million, or 9 per cent, compared with May last year.
May, 2020
Celebrating 50 years of modern aquaculture
This spring marks the 50th anniversary of the first ever successfully farmed salmon in Norway. Five decades later we look back on a story of ambition, collaboration, setbacks and successes, culminating in a fish which is now a favourite on dinner plates across the globe.
Seafood is key to rebuilding blue economies post-Corona
The seafood industry is set to play a key role in getting Norway’s economy and workforce up and running again in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Norwegian seafood exports fall for the first time in 18 months
For the first time since September 2018, Norway has experienced a fall in the value of its seafood exports. In April, 183,000 tonnes of Norwegian seafood were exported to a value of NOK 8.2 billion. This is a decrease of NOK 666 million, or 8 per cent, compared with April 2019. Volumes were also down 7 percent compared to April 2019.
