A Year of Innovation in Fish and Seafood (Incl Substitutes) 2025
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Ethical and environmental claims remain crucial in this category, while convenience and cost play a key role in shaping purchase decisions. Benedict Lai, Associate Analyst (Innovation)…
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A Year of Innovation in Fish and Seafood (Incl Substitutes) 2025
"Ethical and environmental claims remain crucial in this category, while convenience and cost play a key role in shaping purchase decisions."
Explore the latest innovations in fish and seafood with Mintel’s global innovation report. The report identifies the major launch activities, pivotal consumer attitudes and most important product developments over the past 12 months.
Key innovation trends in the global fish and seafood market are analysed and succinctly presented alongside Mintel’s consumer data and insights. So you can understand changing consumer demands and identify future growth opportunities.
Global Fish and Seafood Market – What’s Happening in 2025?
EMEA: Storage formats and protein claims
APAC: Ethical claims and private label expansion
Americas: Sustainability cues and flavour trends
Purchase the full report for a complete overview of the innovations making waves in the fish and seafood industry. Presented alongside Mintel’s pick of the most innovative launches in the global fish and seafood market. Understanding innovation in fish and seafood has never been so easy.
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What we have seen
Our pick of the most innovative launches in this review
Other innovative launches
Global spotlight: storage types in fish and seafood launches
Graph 1: share of fish and seafood launches, by storage types, 2024-25
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)
Europe: chilled launches lead as frozen strengthens
Steady demand supports innovation across storage formats
Chilled formats stay ahead as frozen gains ground
Graph 2: share of fish and seafood launches, by storage type, 2024-25
Fish launches stand out through flavour, format and chef collaboration
Brand renovation/innovation: Mariscadora launches a range of seafood products featuring playful packaging artwork
Europe: rising focus on protein claims in fish and seafood innovation
Consumers seek more high-protein meal inspiration
Steady rise of protein-focused positioning in fish and seafood launches
Fish brands strengthen protein positioning through ingredients and on-pack messaging
Brand renovation/innovation: Revo Foods launches 3D-printed vegan Black Cod alternative
The Middle East & Africa (MEA)
Premium claims grow as quality drives perceptions of indulgence
Graph 3: % of fish and seafood launches with a premium claim, 2020-25
Fish and seafood launches use premium ingredients to reinforce a high-end image
Asia Pacific (APAC)
Asia: ethical and eco-focused claims rise in fish and seafood launches
Consumers seek trustworthy and sustainable seafood choices
Ethical and environmental claims gain momentum in fish and seafood launches
Graph 4: % of fish and seafood launches with ethical and environmental claims, 2020-25
Brands take various approaches to sustainability
Asia: private labels strengthen their presence as branded launches continue to lead
Asian shoppers look for value-driven food choices
Private labels gain momentum as branded launches continue to lead
Graph 5: share of fish and seafood launches, by branded vs private label, 2020-25
Branded launches showcase unique ingredients and clean ingredient lists
Private labels stand out through flavour, cost-efficient packaging and quality ingredients
Australia & New Zealand
Growing demand for protein strengthens fish and seafood’s position
Graph 6: % of fish and seafood launches with a high/added protein claim, 2020-25
Seafood brands highlight protein more prominently on pack
Brand renovation/innovation: Birds Eye introduces Air Baked fish range
THE AMERICAS
North America: ethical cues become more prominent in fish and seafood innovation
Consumers seek responsible and sustainable seafood
Ethical positioning continues to strengthen in fish and seafood launches
Graph 7: % of fish and seafood launches with selected ethical claims, 2020-25
North America: unflavoured launches dominate, highlighting opportunities for flavour innovation
Consumer demand for more flavourful seafood experiences
Unflavoured options lead, with smoke and garlic in distant second and third place
Graph 8: % of fish and seafood launches, by top five flavour component, 2024-25
Fish brands highlight flavour-forward launches
Latin America
Growing demand for convenient fish and seafood solutions
Graph 9: % of fish and seafood launches with convenience-related claims, 2020-25
Seafood brands sharpen their focus on convenience
What is 'A Year of Innovation' Report?
To truly understand a market, it’s essential to look at the products that are shaping it. Our ‘A Year of Innovation’ reports provide a detailed review of specific categories, focusing on the most notable product launches from the past 12 months. These reports are designed to give you a clear and comprehensive picture of recent innovation and its impact.
How We Analyse a Year of Innovation
By deconstructing the past year’s activity, we can provide valuable context for your current and future strategies. Here’s how we do it.
A Deep Dive into Product Launches
The core of these reports is a thorough examination of new products. We go beyond simply listing what’s new. Our analysis delves into the “why” behind each product launch, exploring the strategies, ingredients, and marketing claims that are driving innovation. This helps you understand what’s working, what’s not, and where the market is headed.
Powered by the Global New Products Database (GNPD)
Our insights are built on a foundation of robust data from Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD). This powerful tool tracks and catalogues new product launches from around the world. By leveraging the GNPD, we offer a complete exploration of innovative activity within your category, ensuring our analysis is comprehensive, accurate, and relevant.
Uncovering Trends and Consumer Shifts
Our ‘A Year of Innovation’ reports are designed to equip you with actionable insights into how to lead innovation in your category. By studying recent product launches, we can identify shifting consumer habits and preferences. These reports help you connect the dots between what consumers want and how companies are responding. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of emerging trends, allowing you to refine your own product development and marketing strategies with confidence.
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