US crab market cools as consumers lose their appetite for the shellfish

US sales and promotional activity in retail for crab climbed in 2023, but this year consumers appear less willing to bite.

The lucrative crab sales of 2023 are giving way to a cooler market.
The lucrative crab sales of 2023 are giving way to a cooler market.Photo: Hy-Vee
Published 22 April 2024, 20:18Updated 22 April 2024, 20:18
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