Stavis Seafoods Ready for Shift in Consumer Buying and Home-Meal Preparation Due to COVID-19
New England-based seafood manufacturer has the inventory and worldwide reach to meet the expected demand.
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how people are getting their food. In order to limit exposure to the virus, consumers are eating more meals at home. Because of this increase in home-meal preparation, retailers and home delivery companies are going to see a spike in sales in the coming weeks. Consumers worldwide are grabbing everything they can off the shelves, including fresh and frozen seafood. If U.S. retailers see the same sales increases that European retailers are experiencing right now, importers and distributors like Stavis Seafoods need to prepare for record retail-channel sales numbers.
“We all have to eat,” said David Lancaster, Vice President of Sales at Stavis Seafoods. “If we can learn anything from what is happening in Europe, it’s that consumers are desperately looking for food that is easy to prepare, healthy and available right now. Seafood is an ideal choice for easy, healthy, home-meal preparation. At Stavis Seafoods, we source globally so we always have a consistent inventory of sustainable and delicious options for consumers to enjoy. We are ready for any change or shift in consumer buying.”