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Seafood: Value-added
" As a result, shoppers will cut back on ultra processed foods, refined
carbohydrates, and sugar, and instead focus on balanced meals
comprised of organic vegetables and fruit, healthy fats, humanely
raised and sustainably sourced proteins, and fermented foods, " the
retailer said.
While seafood is known for its powerful omega-3 fatty acids benefits,
retailers can also promote the fact that it contains vitamins such as D
and B2 and is a good source calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, iodine,
magnesium, and potassium
Value and premium seafood will both grow
Value has been the name of the game over the past year, as Americans
grew weary of grocery inflation and numerous other increased
expenses, including rent, mortgages, gasoline and more. While value
and competitive prices will remain very important - particularly in the
first half of the year - some experts predict a return to some luxury
seafood items this year.
" Looking ahead to 2025, I think the seafood category will continue
to struggle. Until consumers feel they have more spending power, they
perceive seafood as a luxury option, " said Rick Stein, vice president of
fresh foods at FMI-The Food Industry Association.
However, as the economy improves in 2025 and inflation stays more
consistent, the expectation is that consumers will shift away from
the frozen " stock up " options and be more open to make incremental
purchases of fresh seafood and perceived luxury items such as crab and
lobster, according to Jason Resner, president at consultancy DNR Sales
& Marketing Strategy Advisors.
With the incoming Trump administration, the reemergence of
domestic energy focus and future renegotiated sanctions and tariffs
will strengthen the U.S. domestic economy, Resner believes, " which will
help lower prices due to lower production/energy costs thus providing
an increase in more disposable income across all income levels. "
After a year of " rough " seafood sales, in which many retailers reduced
fresh seafood inventory, Blanco expects the pendulum to start swinging
back toward premium seafood this year.
" Retailers may be open to unique seafood items and from unique
areas of the world. Maybe they will consider adding in items they hadn't
in the past, like a type of shrimp, or upgrade their scallops, " she noted.
Anderson said he expects to see both value and luxury being
important this year.
" The retailers I am working with are doing both. The U.S. consumer
continues to gentrify with the middle class dwindling. This will drive
opportunities for driving seafood sales with value products and value
prices points and high end retailers pushing luxury products, " he said.
Retailers need to know their markets and provide the value or
the luxury their customers are looking for and are willing to pay for,
Anderson advised. " Both high end and value retailers are looking
to grow value added seafood sales and fixed weight offerings that
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