N. S. Bartholomew Consulting (NSBC) is a private Stakeholder Research and Engagement practice specializing in seafood sustainability. A unique consultancy, NSBC develops and implements strategic communications initiatives that promote responsibility and efficiency to reduce financial, social, and environmental costs throughout the seafood supply chain.

NSBC collaborates with major corporations, trade associations, and government agencies to foster positive relationships that influence stakeholder engagement and improve public opinion about our clients and their commitment to the communities they serve.

The purpose of our work is to help the seafood industry communicate about the value of sustainable seafood and understand the communication challenges related to seafood in the broader context of the protein market. There is growing recognition in the marketplace that seafood has a better health and sustainability profile compared to other animal-based proteins.

How seafood is positioned in the broader protein market, and how the seafood industry can communicate responsibly about seafood in the broader context, will have significant implications for global seafood consumption and the sustainability of food production.

Working directly with a variety of stakeholders, NSBC is able to translate key issues to address the challenges of supporting capture fisheries and aquaculture to help the seafood industry shift toward more socially and environmentally sound practices. Ultimately, we advocate for a more sustainable seafood industry to help build brand credibility, trust, and loyalty, thereby boosting our clients’ bottom-line.