Value drop for Norway’s seafood exports
The value of Norwegian seafood exports in February dropped 2% in NoK terms compared to the same month in 2025, while the figure for the first two months of 2026…
Seafood trends drive rapid change in 2026
The year ahead is likely to be defined by rapid transformation across the seafood industry, with evolving sales channels, a greater emphasis on health and nutrition, and shifting demographics all…
Skrei season kicks off in Norway
January sees the return of the Norwegian skrei season as Arctic cod undertake their 1000km migration from the Barents Sea to spawning grounds off the coast of northern Norway. Last year skrei quality was recorded as excellent by those managing…
Record year for Norway’s seafood exports
2025 turned out to be yet another record year for Norwegian seafood exports, despite the turmoil in international trade, as Norway exported 2.8 million tonnes of seafood valued at NoK181.5…
Norway’s herring and mackerel exports take a sharp dip
Although October was the second highest month this year for Norway’s seafood exports, with record salmon exports in both volume and value terms, overall seafood exports were down 1% as…
Paving the way for a more sustainable industry
Norway’s response to ever-changing regulatory and environmental factors is a model for regulation designed to be flexible – a framework that can respond to emerging science, evolving technologies and, crucially,…
Turbulent times and a drop in Norwegian seafood exports
There has been considerable turmoil on seafood markets this summer, according to Norwegian Seafood Council CEO Christian Chramer, and Norway’s seafood exports dropped 2% during August, compared to the same…
Alternative species ready to claim the consumer spotlight
With 47% of consumers citing cost as a barrier to eating seafood, research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) shows growing interest in alternative whitefish species, showcasing opportunities for species…
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Norway’s seafood exports up, despite trade turmoil
Norway exported seafood worth NoK 14.3 billion during April, that’s a 2% increase on the same period in 2024. ‘Despite the turmoil in world trade, the favourable trend for Norwegian…
Blockchain technology offers opportunity to deepen consumer trust
As many as 89% of consumers want more information about how their seafood is produced, according to research conducted for the Norwegian Seafood Council, which has announced that this demand…
