In accepting the award, Demone joked, “My wife and my assistant said ‘if they really knew you they wouldn’t think you were all that great.’”

The IntraFish Media Person of the Year honor recognizes those in the seafood industry who influence positive change.

Demone was selected by a team of editors at IntraFish Media for leading his company and the broader seafood industry through decades of change and growth.

Demone, in brief remarks, praised the industry and its ability to feed the world’s growing population.

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