Thank you to Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers for sponsoring this year's #NFILeadershipSummit! GAPP's mission is to build demand and awareness for the fish through driving product innovation, conducting research, and creating awareness about product quality and the responsibly managed fishery the product comes from.
National Fisheries Institute
Fisheries
Reston, Virginia 7,004 followers
The National Fisheries Institute and our members support public policy and nutrition recommendations based on science.
About us
NFI is the leading trade association for the seafood community. From vessels at sea to your favorite seafood restaurant, our diverse member companies bring delicious fish and shellfish to American families. NFI promotes the US Dietary Guidelines that recommends Americans include fish and shellfish in their diets twice per week for longer, healthier lives. NFI and its members are committed to sustainable management of our oceans and being stewards of our environment by endorsing the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Fisheries. Our investment in our oceans today will provide our children and future generations the health benefits of a plentiful supply of fish and seafood tomorrow. From responsible aquaculture, to a marketplace supporting free trade, to ensuring the media and consumers have the facts about the health benefits of fish and shellfish, NFI and its members support and promote sound public policy based on ground truth science.
- Website
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http://www.aboutseafood.com
External link for National Fisheries Institute
- Industry
- Fisheries
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
Locations
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Primary
Reston, Virginia 20191, US
Employees at National Fisheries Institute
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Brandon Phillips, MBA
Independent and versatile executive, distinctly proficient at balancing the art and science of intelligent solutions -- keenly focused on the future.
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Lisa Wallenda Picard
Association Executive Committed to Member Success
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Ed Rhodes
Executive Director, NFI Crab Council
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Lisa Weddig
Chief Food Safety Officer at National Fisheries Institute
Updates
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NFI's President & CEO Lisa Wallenda Picard and Chief Operating Officer Judy Dashiell joined New York/ New Jersey regional members for lunch last week! Thank you to everyone who came, it was great to connect. #seafoodcommunity
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Did you hear this year's #NFILeadershipSummit is offering a Seafood Tour? Come get a taste of seafood in the nation's capital as we explore Washington D.C.'s seafood restaurant scene with a culinary tour of Ivy City. The event will take place Sept. 24. Register for the Leadership Summit and grab your ticket for the Seafood Tour today: https://lnkd.in/eyKTEsYC
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🐟 Joel Roberson, Partner at Holland & Knight, will be speaking on the current climate in Washington at this year's Leadership Summit, taking place Sept. 23-26 at the Intercontinental Wharf in Washington, D.C. In this episode of #SoFISHticated, Joel joins co-hosts Richard and Kayla to discuss the Leadership Summit and why, especially this year, time is of the essence in Washington: https://bit.ly/3z1zPUn
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NFI would like to give a huge thank you to its Strategic Partner Diversified Communications HQ for sponsorship of this year’s #NFILeadershipSummit. The family-owned media company has continuously created powerful media solutions for the industries it serves, while educating and strengthening business communities. NFI thanks Diversified Communications for supporting the Leadership Summit! Make sure to register for NFI’s Leadership Summit today: https://lnkd.in/eyKTEsYC
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Bristol Bay Native Corporation hosted a Bristol Bay Wild Salmon Celebration in Washington, D.C. this week. The event allowed attendees to learn more about the people, culture and fish that embody Bristol Bay's region. The event was hosted in partnership with Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association’s #BristolBaySalmonWeek, which celebrates Bristol Bay Sockeye in D.C. NFI's President & CEO Lisa Wallenda Picard and VP of Government Relations Kedrin Simms Brachman had a great time! Thank you for having NFI. #seafoodcommunity
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ICYMI: Margaret Hancock, VP of Partnerships at Pepper, talks about how being a member of NFI has been crucial to both her own professional development and Pepper’s understanding of the seafood industry in this new #WhyNFI: https://lnkd.in/eREx9FxN
Why NFI: Why is Pepper an NFI member?
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NFI is hosting an in-person labeling boot camp Oct. 23-24 at our offices in Reston, VA! Whether you are a beginner or already a labeling pro, this bootcamp will get your seafood labels into compliance shape. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eyyYM4Ff Space is limited so register now to ensure your spot: https://bit.ly/3MndPX5
Register for NFI's Seafood Labeling Bootcamp
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The beautiful JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is ready to welcome NFI and GSMC in January 2025! Here's a message from them to you: https://lnkd.in/eyvRKWGU GSMC 2025 registration is coming soon, so be on the lookout for Early Bird rates.
See you in January at GSMC 2025!
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Welcome to NFI's new member Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors! Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors stocks retailers throughout the country including bakery, deli, meat and seafood departments. Offering commodities and branded products, the team has a history meeting the unique needs of niche markets, ethnic grocers, foodservice and independent retailers of all sizes, and also offers marketing resources that help maximize grocery sales. #newmember #seafoodcommunity