Japan celebrates arrival of one-of-a-kind, seasonal Norwegian ‘Saba Nouveau’ mackerel
Japan celebrates the arrival of Norwegian Saba Nouveau mackerel, the first catch of the season, coinciding with the Norway Seafood Festival in Tokyo.
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Value growth for salmon led to a strong month for Norwegian seafood exports
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 16 billion in August. This represents an increase of NOK 1.9 billion, or 14 per cent, compared with the same month last year.“Despite the Norwegian krone being significantly stronger than in the same month last year, the value of seafood exports in August reached a historic high. This is primarily due to increased salmon volumes at higher prices and price rises fo
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Sashimi popularity in China shows growth opportunities for imported salmon
New research shows that sashimi rules the salmon category in China. What could this mean for salmon imports going forward?
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Record-levels of Norwegian seafood exports in July
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.6 billion in July. This represents an increase of NOK 1.8 billion, or 13 per cent, compared with the same period last year. “July was a strong month for Norwegian seafood exports. Salmon drove both increased export volumes and higher prices. Rising prices for cod, mackerel and trout also made a positive contribution. A stronger Norwegian krone has put a damper
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Geopolitical unrest, currency effects and quota cuts led to a decline in the value of Norwegian seafood exports in the first half of the year
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 84.5 billion in the first half of the year. This represents a decline of NOK 669 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same period last year.
“Seafood exports in the first half of the year were influenced by both domestic and international factors. Here at home, low quotas for several wild-caught species have resulted in record-low export volumes and record -
Norwegian seafood has gone viral during the World Cup
The news of how the Norwegian national football team brought 500 kilos of seafood from Norway to the World Cup in the US has gone viral.
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Norwegian seafood powers the national football team’s performance
National team chef Aron Espeland brings 500kg of Norwegian seafood to the World Cup. Read Espeland and Christian André Pettersen’s thoughts on seafood and nutrition.
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Lower volumes and a stronger krone led to a decline in the value of Norwegian seafood exports in May
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.4 billion in May. This represents a decline of NOK 146 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“A turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade barriers and reduced availability of raw materials continue to affect seafood exports. So far, 2026 has been far more challenging than last year for Norwegian seafood. Despite higher prices for salm -
Stronger Norwegian krone curbed seafood exports in April
There are several factors affecting the decline in Norwegian seafood exports in April, such as the tariff dispute with the US and the war in the Middle East. The main explanation for the fall, however, is a sharp strengthening of the Norwegian krone against both the euro and the dollar.
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Shifting demographics and enhanced consumer trust: the seafood trends driving rapid growth in China
The Norwegian Seafood Council’s consumer trends report focuses on China in 2026, outlining the trends influencing seafood consumption among Chinese consumers.
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Increased salmon volumes and high wild fish prices drove growth in seafood exports in March
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 15.5 billion in March. This represents an increase of NOK 522 million, or 3 per cent, compared with the same month last year.
“Norwegian seafood exports performed well in March, despite the war in the Middle East, a stronger Norwegian krone and a continued decline in exports to the US. This is largely due to increased salmon volumes, higher prices for several s -
Traditional and international: Cured Norwegian fish across the globe
From the south of Europe, all the way to the Caribbean and to the African continent – Norwegian cured fish, known as clipfish, saltfish and stockfish, are well-loved products.
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Seasonal Skrei on Culinary Migration Across Markets
Skrei swims from the Barents Sea to the coast of Norway in January to April, but continues its journey after the catch, being served by chefs all across Europe.
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Decline in seafood exports in October despite record salmon performance
Norway exported seafood worth NOK 18.3 billion in October. This is a decrease of NOK 122 million, or 1 per cent, compared with the same month last year. Despite the decline, October was the second highest month for Norwegian seafood exports.
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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.
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Health, Nutrition and Origin Highlighted in new Haaland Campaign
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.
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Annual monitoring confirms: Norwegian farmed fish continues to be a safe choice
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.
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Alternative fish species could edge into spotlight as consumers grapple with inflation
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.
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Norwegian salmon continues to lead global sushi category 40 years on from its introduction to Japan
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.
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Decline in seafood exports in May
After ten consecutive months of growth in seafood exports, there was a decline in seafood exports in May. Increased salmon production in Norway and globally resulted in lower prices and a slightly lower total value for May. Reduced volumes for clipfish, together with a somewhat stronger Norwegian krone against the US dollar, also contributed to the decline.
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