As the deflation in shrimp, crab and other shellfish — along with consumers’ economic woes — have resulted in lower dollar sales, experts are encouraging retailers to step up discounts, assortment, and promotions.
While shellfish sales declined in the most recent quarter, price deflation — particularly for snow crab — is driving sales and volume increases for certain species.
Industry stakeholders have collectively worked on fishery improvement projects across the Gulf Coast to place the Gulf of Mexico fishery in a position to achieve sustainability certifications, according to ASPA.
