McDonald’s is shuttering its Russia locations with impacts on Espersen plant likely
Espersen, which processes Russian pollock for McDonald's fish sandwiches, employs around 100 people at its plant in Veliky Novgorod, Russia
Boston show exhibit numbers solidify days before event
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Korean giant backs US cell cultivated seafood firm’s $34m fundraise
Finless Foods -- the first firm to serve cell-cultured fish in the US -- has announced the closing of its series B funding, led by Hanwha Solutions
Coldwater shrimp sector sees little impact from European conflict, still expects price increase
Sources largely expect prices to remain stable or to gradually climb until spring fishing in the Barents Sea begins, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict not expected to impact the markets
High prices prompt Louisiana restaurant to mull pulling po’boy before Lent
Inflation threatens to drive the cost of the iconic oyster-filled sandwich to nearly $25 at one restaurant in the US state
Chile salmon farmers eye strong prices, while mussel farmers weigh Russia losses
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Espersen faces massive pollock price inflation for Russian McDonald’s plant
'When we are buying for B season, in the second half of the year or even before that, there would be a huge price increase if the ruble is where it is today,' says Klaus Nielsen, CEO
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Big Prawn expects new retail wins to drive return to pre-pandemic profits
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As fallout from Ukraine invasion tempers pollock prices, sector fears for worst
While pollock processors in Europe are running down stocks, they are also worried about further sanctions or retailer and consumer opposition to Russian products