US sales of fresh seafood tumble as prices soar; canned seafood rallies

Consumers appear to be shifting their seafood buying patterns in favor of less-expensive frozen and shelf-stable items.

Inflation is zapping the strength of fresh seafood sales in US supermarkets and other retail outlets.
Inflation is zapping the strength of fresh seafood sales in US supermarkets and other retail outlets.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 16 May 2022, 12:44Updated 16 May 2022, 12:55
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