US retail seafood sales likely to sink deeper as inflation, recessionary mindset grip consumers

The head buyer at one major retailer said he has 'serious concerns about a recessionary period coming that we haven’t seen in some time.'

Inflation is forcing consumers to make some difficult food purchasing decisions, and many seem to be walking by the seafood counter and choosing poultry and other proteins instead of fish. — Inflation is forcing consumers to make some difficult food purchasing decisions, and many seem to be walking by the seafood counter and choosing poultry and other proteins instead of fish.Photo: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

Published 6 October 2022, 13:56Updated 6 October 2022, 14:21

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