While shellfish sales declined in the most recent quarter, price deflation — particularly for snow crab — is driving sales and volume increases for certain species.
Grocery store dietitians play a vital role in educating shoppers about the health benefits of seafood, which in turn boosts awareness and sales in fresh seafood.
While fresh seafood sales fell slightly in the first half of 2023, analysts say the department has a lot of factors in its favor that should boost sales for the remainder of the year.