Procedural move in US Congress sets up SIMP expansion showdown with Russia twist
'If you truly want to get to the Russian seafood, you need to have traceability requirements' -- Beth Lowell, Oceana
Western buyers increasingly ask Chinese processors to avoid Russian fish
Though requests have not reached a critical mass, Chinese processors worry it forewarns widening western sanctions and boycotts
After passing $600m sales, Southwind looks to organic growth with M&A valuations high
Further growth more likely to come from organic initiatives due to the high valuations from a strong 2021 for the sector as a whole, said president Sam Galletti
US’ most valuable fishing port loses director after 8 months on job
Justin Poulsen is making the move 'in order to attend to pressing family matters that require him to relocate from New Bedford' -- statement from port authority
Tradex CEO Reierson: Move fast on North American product
'[S]ource as much North American product as possible - and sooner than later' -- Robert Reierson, CEO and president, Tradex Foods
Japan’s revoking of Russian tariff preferences could hit $1.24bn worth of imports
Japan's decision to revoke Russia's 'most favored nation' status would hit imports of roe, crab, sockeye salmon and sea urchin, likely driving up sushi prices
Alaska seafood industry mourns loss of legislative friend, giant Don Young
'His delivery and dialogue were often called colorful, but his passion and commitment were never questioned' -- John Connelly, National Fisheries Institute
Espersen temporarily suspends activities in Russia
The firm's move comes after McDonald's announced it would be closing all its outlets in Russia, which Espersen's plant in Novgorod serves
Southwind says no to Russian seafood processed in China
US processor Southwind Foods will not need to wait for clarity on whether it can continue to buy double frozen fish fillets from China using Russian raw material
Trident CEO: Kleemeyer ‘personally responsible’ for turning Pickenpack around
Joe Bundrant, CEO of Trident Seafoods, paid tribute to the work of the executive who headed up the US firm's value-added European operations until recently