Norwegian Seafood Council

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Annual monitoring confirms that Norwegian farmed fish remains a safe choice, with no harmful substances exceeding EU limit values, that’s according to the latest Institute of Marine Research (IMR) report.

1st September 2025

Norway’s farmed fish gets clean bill of health

1st September 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

As rising food costs continue to strain household budgets, new research from the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) shows growing consumer interest in affordable, protein-rich alternatives to popular whitefish like cod, with saithe…

14th August 2025

Saithe leaps on to UK menus as consumer costs rise

14th August 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway exported seafood worth NOK 13.9 billion in July, representing an increase of 8% or NOK 1.1 billion compared with the corresponding month of 2024. According to the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), this lift was mainly achieved through…

5th August 2025

Best ever July for Norway’s seafood exporters

5th August 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The first-half of 2025 was the best ever opening six months for Norwegian seafood in terms of exports, with a total 1.3 million tonnes of products sold overseas for a record of…

3rd July 2025

Record six months for Norway’s seafood exporters

3rd July 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Entries are now open to UK and international fish and chip businesses for the industry’s flagship competition, the 2026 National Fish & Chip Awards, with the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) again organising the…

1st July 2025

2026 fish and chip awards launches

1st July 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

There’s no doubt that sushi culture has helped turn Norwegian salmon into a global seafood icon, 40 years after its debut in Japan.

17th June 2025

How Japan helped Norwegian salmon go global

17th June 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

After 10 consecutive months of growth, Norway saw a decline in its seafood exports last month, with overseas sales totalling NOK 13.6 billion.This represented a decrease of NOK 267 million or 2% on May 2024.

9th June 2025

May brings first fall in Norwegian seafood exports for 10 months

9th June 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Norway exported seafood worth a record NOK 44 billion in the first-quarter of this year, representing an increase of NOK 3.5 billion or 9% on the same period of 2024.

8th April 2025

Best first-quarter for Norwegian seafood exports

8th April 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway has enjoyed its best ever February, with seafood exports valued at NOK 14.1 billion (€1.2 billion), an increase of 6% over the same month last year.

6th March 2025

Norwegian seafood enjoys best ever February

6th March 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Held at a ceremony in London and hosted by television personality Matt Baker, the 2025 National Fish & Chip Awards saw Yarm Road Fish and Chips in Darlington, County Durham scoop the revered top award, Takeaway of…

27th February 2025

2025 fish and chip awards winners served up

27th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Norway exported NOK 15.3 billion worth of seafood products in January 2025, representing an increase of NOK 1.9 billion or 14%, compared with the same month last year, according to new figures…

5th February 2025

Salmon sales, US growth boost Norwegian exports

5th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Sushi and salmon have become favourites at Italian eateries, with some dishes now almost as popular as meat courses, according to a new consumer survey conducted by the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). 

4th February 2025

Salmon now as popular as pizza in Italy

4th February 2025

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

Norway exported a total 2.8 million tonnes of seafood in 2024, worth a record NOK 175.4 billion, with the volume corresponding to 38 million meals every single day. This was achieved despite the year…

7th January 2025

Best year ever for Norwegian seafood exports

7th January 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has confirmed that this year, Italy was chosen as one of the markets for a new case investment project for salmon, with the main objectives being to…

17th December 2024

Italy targeted with salmon investment

17th December 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway achieved a milestone in November with seafood exports totaling NOK 17.3 billion, marking a 6% increase compared to the same month last year.

4th December 2024

Norwegian Seafood exports hit record high in November

4th December 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Football superstar Erling Haaland is featured in the Norwegian Seafood Council’s latest video campaign, showcasing the quality and sustainability of seafood from Norway to a global audience.

2nd December 2024

Haaland champions Norwegian seafood

2nd December 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) has launched a large-scale media campaign in France this November and December, aiming to position Norwegian salmon as a festive staple on French tables.

2nd December 2024

Norwegian salmon shines in France

2nd December 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

In October, Norway’s seafood exports reached a record-high of NOK 18.5 billion, an increase of 5% over the same month last year.

5th November 2024

Norway achieves record-breaking month for exports

5th November 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Forty of the UK’s best fish and chip shops are in the running for the acclaimed Takeaway of the Year title, with the announcement of the category shortlist for the National Fish &…

16th October 2024

40 chippies in the running for top UK takeaway prize

16th October 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway exported seafood valued at NOK 44.1 billion (€3.77 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 5% over the same period last year.

4th October 2024

Norway’s seafood exports set new Q3 record

4th October 2024