IntraFish Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Join the IntraFish team as we take a look at the week's most interesting and compelling seafood news.
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Before you complain about your workday, listen to this episode. We first spoke with Nitesh Pal, the CEO of Polar Seafood Ukraine, just days after Russia began its incursion into the country in 2022. Pal, like so many other Ukrainians, had his life and business turned upside down by the attack. He went from living what he called the life of his dreams to a nightmare.
Since that time, Pal and his company have gone through unimaginable changes. But remarkably enough, it's still supplying seafood, and Ukrainians are still happily eating it.
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The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is far and away the most successful fisheries certification body. But definitions of sustainability are changing, eco-labels are coming under fire, and it's hard to see where all the "new" sustainable fisheries are. It leaves the MSC at an interesting crossroads.
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We're seeing a lot of companies in trouble in seafood right now, and this week saw some of those ugly numbers exposed. On the bright side, though, one of the bigger potential implosions appears to have been avoided. We look into the Bristol Bay wild salmon season this week, and explore Norway's unusual drop in salmon exports. Plus, some thoughts on where new retail numbers might put seafood consumption.
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Seafood eco-labels have been a lot of things over the years: a must-have ticket to certain customers, a shield against NGO attacks, and to some, an expensive burden.
Now, exposes in India and China have called into question just how thorough the auditing process is for companies carrying certification, and if those labels are enough assurance.
While sustainable seafood expert Andrew Mallison of Fishthink says certification has played one of the most important roles in making fisheries and aquaculture supply chains better, businesses and consumers are often confused on just what those eco-labels are telling them.
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This week a series of reports and investigations into the Indian shrimp farming sector has once again led to a massive scramble for answers. But at the heart of the issue are increasing questions about how much buyers and suppliers can trust third-party seafood certifications. Plus, we're joined by IntraFish Reporter Anders Furuset, who helps us understand the controversy over Norway's lower-grade "production" fish.
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There's no better way to gather news than in person, and the IntraFish team took full advantage this week. Editor Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss what we learned from panels at the IntraFish Seafood Leadership Event, as well as from the Seafood Expo North America showfloor.
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Journalist Ian Urbina's investigation into the China seafood processing sector has already had a huge effect on the supply chain. His latest story in the series, part of the Outlaw Ocean Project, uncovered even more forced labor violations by some of the largest seafood processing companies. We brought Urbina on to the podcast to ask him about the story behind the story, and what seafood companies can and should do next.You can subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Read more:https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/chinas-seafood-supply-chain-has-been-broken-for-years-the-industry-has-looked-the-other-way-/2-1-1604567https://www.intrafish.com/opinion/cheap-labor-often-comes-at-a-high-price-and-we-are-all-complicit-it-is-time-to-change-the-rules-of-the-supply-chain-/2-1-1537675https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/10/16/the-crimes-behind-the-seafood-you-eathttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/03/04/inside-north-koreas-forced-labor-program-in-chinahttps://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/the-uyghurs-forced-to-process-the-worlds-fish
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Craigslist is great, but if you're trying to sell a massive seafood company, it's going to take more than an online post. Consolidation has been moving at a rapid pace in the seafood, aquaculture and fisheries sector, but there is much more to be done. We spoke with Ignacio Kleiman of boutique M&A firm Antarctica Advisors about the climate for deals in the sector, and where the M&A 'hot spots' will be in the coming year.
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Clothing giant Patagonia really doesn't like salmon farming, and it's used its massive resources to combat it. Will its latest attack have any effect?
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At one point, the leading land-based salmon farmer in the world, Atlantic Sapphire, was worth $1 billion on the Oslo Stock Exchange. It's since become worth just a fraction of that, and several planned projects have dried up. Join IntraFish and land-based aquaculture expert Brian Vinci of The Freshwater Institute as we discuss the outlook for the sector.Also, a look at one of the most dangerous stretches of roads in Chile -- at least for truckers transporting farmed salmon. Tens of millions of dollars of salmon has been stolen at gunpoint in the past several years. What can be done? Correspondent John Evans reports.Remember to subscribe for free so you get every episode right on your mobile.Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intrafish-podcast/id1149438791Google Play:https://podcasts.google.com/search/intrafish
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This episode gives you a double dose of salmon. First, we talk about two new innovative projects to make wild salmon, well, more like farmed salmon. In addition, we're joined by farmed salmon expert Dag Sletmo from Norwegian lender DNB, who gives us a look at 2024 and beyond.
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The farmed shrimp market is in disarray: high inventories, lackluster demand and sliding prices. To help us make sense of it all, this week we've invited Rabobank's Gorjan Nikolik to discuss recent research on where the industry could be headed this year.Subscribe to the IntraFish podcast for free on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intrafish-podcast/id1149438791) or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Just how bad are retail seafood sales in Western markets? Really bad. New statistics released for December show that 2023 was a year for seafood to forget. But there are some lessons in the data, and some signs that a turnaround may be underway. IntraFish editors Drew Cherry and John Fiorillo discuss the outlook with Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics.
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It was a consequential year for seafood -- and 2024 promises to be just as chaotic. Join IntraFish editors Drew Cherry and John Fiorillo as they take a look back at the top stories of 2023, and where things could be headed this year.
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Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they talk about the Alaskan broadsides against the Marine Stewardship Council and a major frozen foods company. Plus, cellular seafood is going to be big. Very big.
Few executives loomed as large in the lore of American seafood as Trident founder Chuck Bundrant. As the company turns 50 years old, it enters a new era, with an industry rapidly changing. Listen in as IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry interviews Joe Bundrant, the CEO and son of Chuck Bundrant. We discuss the past and future of the group, including the challenge and responsibilities that come along with taking over a family-owned company with a larger-than-life founder.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and correspondent John Evans as they discuss the massive protests against a proposed law in Chile. Plus, the very, very low price forecast for wild Alaska salmon has a lot of people worried.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they give a round-up of takeaways from the world's largest seafood show, and ponder what it will take to move the growing pile of wild Alaska salmon.
While shrimp has long been a favorite seafood, it hasn't built the consumption base it deserves, some argue. And in a current period of flatter consumption and big supply, one group has a plan to change that. Plus, we look ahead to the Barcelona Seafood Show. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo for this edition.
Americans love to sue one another -- it's almost a national pastime. And nothing is more attractive to lawyers than a good class-action suit. Because once one domino falls, it's open season. That's what's happening with claims on seafood packaging -- more and more lawsuits are targeting terms like "sustainability," and companies are moving quickly to settle the cases. It's likely going to get worse. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss.
A busy week as the industry gathered for Seafood Expo North America in Boston, PLUS we released our Seafood Power 100 of top executives. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss both.Visit www.intrafish.com for more news and insight on the seafood, aquaculture and fisheries industries.
Like all industries, the seafood industry is struggling with a range of changes in its workforce. From wage inflation to new expectations from Millennial worker, it's an era of uncertainty. Join IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss the issue.
Land-based salmon farming seems to be generating excitement once again among investors. The list of planned projects is long and getting seemingly longer. But it's past time to be realistic about the future of the segment, and how important it could actually be to global salmon production.
A Norwegian company has an interesting idea: using a nuclear reactor to power its shrimp harvesting vessels. We think we have wrung every clever headline and pun we can out of this story, but behind the humor is a thought-provoking idea: the fishing industry needs to address emissions.Plus, discussing the Maine lobster industry's decision to step away from the Marine Stewardship Council re-certification process.
The news that the UK's largest retailer is shuttering all its seafood counters comes as a shock to the fisheries, aquaculture and processing industry. After all, the seafood counter has been a mainstay at retail for decades, showcasing everything the industry has to offer. So are fresh fish counters an endangered species? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss.
Executive Editor John Fiorillo is back from the National Fisheries Institute's Global Seafood Market Conference -- an exclusive gathering of top executives in the US industry. He gives us some takeaways about the prospects for key fish and shellfish species.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss the outlook for salmon, whitefish, shrimp and more in what will be no doubt another turbulent and exciting year.
Emissions are the next big sustainability hurdle for the seafood industry. Here's one example of just how ugly it might get. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss.
We look back at the contributions of John Connelly, the long-time National Fisheries Institute leader, who passed away at 61 years old.
Plus, we discuss Washington State's ban on finfish netpen farming.
Join IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss the latest inflationary warnings from retailers, foodservice and processing companies. Also: A Vietnamese farmed whitefish is suddenly back in the limelight.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they dissect -- really dissect -- the US federal government's new aquaculture strategy.
Join IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss the Alaska pollock, Atlantic cod and other wild whitefish species. Plus, McDonald's gives us a Halloween scare with its concerns for the future of agriculture.
Just a few years ago, aquaculture was a dirty word in some NGO circles, but the tide has been shifting steadily, and most informed environmental groups and their backers are seeing that sustainable fish farming will be critical to food security, and possibly one of the keys to protecting other ocean species. A comment sent from Walmart heiress Christy Walton to IntraFish gave us a leaping off point for this week's discussion.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo break down Norway's salmon farming tax, and the return of eco-label confusion.
Sorting out seafood eco-labels has become increasingly difficult. With so many labels (and so many acronyms!), there's an overwhelming amount of choices and considerations. Joining Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry on this edition of the podcast is Andrew Mallison, the principal at FishThink, and a former top executive at seafood certification groups.
A new book purports to uncover the dark secrets of the farmed salmon industry. Instead, it's a rehash of allegations -- many disproven -- that have been around for decades.
Though the oppressive heat in the UK didn't hit Scotland's salmon farms, the seafood industry can only dodge climate change so long. Andrew Mallison, principal at FishThink, gives his views on how industry should be reacting. Plus, is Maine still the last best hope for American aquaculture?
It's time to get schooled on what fish and chips means to Britons, and why the threat of thousands of "chippies" going out of business is particularly painful for the country. Correspondent John Evans, one of our resident Brits, helps break down how a confluence of events is hammering the industry. Plus, how the cheaper whitefish alternative, Alaska pollock, remains a bargain.
Salmon farming giants settled a class action lawsuit for collusion in the US for $85 million last week, with the caveat that there was no admission of guilt. But the companies still face investigations by the US Department of Justice and the European Union -- did the settlement make things better or worse? Plus, a look at Spanish giant Pescanova's rise from the ashes.
German retail Aldi is facing a lawsuit alleging it fraudulently claims its salmon is sustainable. One eco-label came to its defense, but that didn't impress the judge. Plus, more climate disasters hit salmon farms. What does that mean?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has dramatically shaped the world order, and seafood is no exception. Here's what we know so far about the impact of the crisis, and what may lie ahead.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world, and had a devastating toll on people and businesses. The seafood industry is, it turns out, one of the most exposed commodities, given that Russia is a massive supplier of key fish including pollock, cod, salmon and crab, among other species. Join us as we discuss the potential ramifications, and visit our coverage at www.intrafish.com.
Join us as Correspondent John Evans discusses his recent interview of shipping and seafood experts, and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin talks about the looming labor crisis in Alaska's processing industry.
Did we mention inflation? Seafood prices are going through the roof. What might that mean?
Algal blooms are not a new phenomenon, nor are they a new challenge to ocean-based aquaculture. What is new, though, is the regularity of their occurrence, and the severity of their impact. Recent mass die-offs in Chile have the salmon farming industry worried about what the future holds.
This land-based salmon farm had the plans, the approval, and praise from US senators. So what happened? Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin talks about her latest story. Plus, correspondent John Evans talks about the 'mother of all supply chain stumbles.' Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo join in.
What, exactly, does "getting back to business" mean in today's context? Trade shows and events have been a critical part of how the seafood, aquaculture and fisheries industries connect. But with changes in how we communicate and a new generation of workers, are the days of handshakes and client dinners drawing to a close? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss.
We look at some of the key takeaways from our blockbuster Sustainable Seafood Summit, and discuss how ESG investing might change the industry.
Join the IntraFish team as we discuss why the Peruvian anchovy harvest is so important for the global seafood industry, the massive Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run and the challenges facing salmon farming companies in Eastern Canada.
The US market has beaten off one of the UK's favoUrite brands. Why did it flop? Plus, the plant-based seafood battle rolls on, and there are some interesting points on both sides.
Halloween edition: Scary plant-based seafood, the haunted British Columbia salmon farming industry, and the ghostly image of US offshore aquaculture.
Join IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and correspondent John Evans as they discuss a few of the most interesting stories from the week.
Brexit has not been kind to Scottish salmon farmers, and things could get worse. Plus, can the American Seafoods saga actually get worse before it gets better?
This week, more on the stories that won't die, because they keep staying interesting. Alaska seafood's pollock chaos continues after a unwelcome decision. Russia is waiting in the wings, but it's unclear just how big a threat they are. Plus Atlantic Sapphire's land-based salmon is getting a massive promotion right when it needed it.
It's heating up, and that could spell bad news for farmed salmon. The past month has seen two major incidents. Plus we discuss the ongoing shipping chaos impacting the world's seafood sector. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin helm this week's episode.
Choo Choo! The fight over an Alaska pollock shipping route is heating up, and among the central issues is what role 100 feet of train track plays. Plus, we discuss our 2021 Salmon Summit, and what experts had to say.
It's the all-American Seafoods edition. The Alaska pollock giant and other companies in the sector are facing tens of millions of dollars in fines for potentially violating some obscure US customs rules. Executive Editor John Fiorillo explains the situation.
Everybody wants a piece of the seafood industry nowadays -- either to buy in deeper or to make their first major play. The fight between meat giant JBS and Agribusiness giant Tattarang exemplifies what may come as the industry consolidates. With Drew Cherry, Rachel Sapin and John Evans.
We covered three controversial and interesting topics on IntraFish.com this week. We brought in the reporters behind the stories to give a deeper look at an ugly community battle against aquaculture in Sweden, a fight for Indigenous rights in Chile and an effort to bring more minorities into the aquaculture industry.
Join the IntraFish team as we discuss the labor shortage plaguing the seafood sector (and the tough sell that seafood companies have to make). Plus Alaska updates, including the specter of a nuclear submarine impacting salmon populations.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Correspondent John Evans as they discuss the latest happenings in the global seafood sector.
We dive into the huge spiking in shipping costs with a special guest: Holly Birkett, a reporter with IntraFish sister publication Tradewinds, which covers the shipping industry. Birkett explains why costs have risen so dramatically, and delivers some bad news for those hoping for rates to come down soon.
Cod farming is making a comeback, but can it avoid all the past blunders? Climate change is taking an increasing toll on the seafood sector, both in aquaculture in fisheries. We talk about just two recent examples, though there are many, many others. And, something we don't often here in seafood: death threats.
New seafood per capita consumption figures from the US government show that more seafood has been eaten than previously reported. But the reason behind it is complex. We also take a look at the Alaska salmon season so far, and dismal earnings figures for the world's salmon farmers.
It's Copper River salmon time! Yes, that annual traditional continues, even during our weird pandemic times. We discuss the outlook, plus some surprising new statistics about US seafood sales and retail, and the USDA's massive purchases.
The former CEO of the world's largest salmon farming company predicts that within 10 years, the way the fish is raised will be radically different from today. Is he right? Plus, we talk about the pros and cons of generic seafood marketing.
You can get the blue check, but you can never leave? Norway is losing its Marine Stewardship Council eco-label for inshore cod and haddock fisheries. It highlights a big problem with sustainability labels. Plus, Sysco-backed research on foodservice trends post-COVID are going to make for big changes.
Atlantic Sapphire, the world's most ambitious land-based salmon farming company, had a really, really bad week. Three workers at its Miami facility were rushed to the hospital, and $240 million was shaved off its market cap. We discuss. In addition, we give (hopefully) our last word on Seaspiracy. The word? Shrimspiracy.
The Netflix documentary "Seaspiracy" has sparked a lot of controversy, with heated conversations around the film's methodology, sources and conclusions lighting up the web. IntraFish journalists Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo, Rachel Sapin and John Evans weigh in on the backlash and what the film ultimately achieved. Plus! Bonus segment on a harmful algae outbreak in the Chilean salmon industry. www.intrafish.com
The new Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy' left much to be desired as a piece of journalism. With a string of debunked claims and poor fact-checking, the much-hyped show missed a chance to illuminate real issues, and instead served up sloppy vegan goulash. Plus, inside the court battle between salmon farming Mowi and the Canadian government. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin.
Is battling armed gunmen on your job description? Unfortunately for Ecuador's shrimp producers, it's an ongoing issue, and companies want action. We offer the latest update on the issue, plus news on Brexit and the latest acquisition in the Alaska seafood industry.
The big seafood companies made it through 2020 bruised and battered, but some were hit harder than others. Most notably, the world's seafood traders -- many of which sell into foodservice and restaurants -- had an extremely tough time. Is there a future for the little guys? Plus, debating the value of eco-labels.
3D-printed seafood is a reality. Yes, it's a miniscule project and as of now is headed only for a hipster bagel shop in Austria. Still, it's another sign of the changing food landscape, and how tech will play an increasingly important role. Plus, looking ahead at the farmed shrimp outlook.
The US seafood industry has plenty of periods where they lift promotions, but perhaps none more than the Lent period. Executive Editor John Fiorillo explains. We also talk shipping, and the disruptions its having on seafood trade. PLUS! Mowi and Leroy jump into land-based salmon farming? Kind of.
The aquaculture industry has always struggled to tell its story. Maybe it's time to think about how to get more of the experts in front of the world. The IntraFish team discusses it, plus findings from recent business intelligence research showing what retail and foodservice sectors have in store for the seafood industry.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss the armed attack on salmon smolt facility and the COVID-19 outbreaks hitting Alaska pollock processors.
This week, Business Reporter Demi Korban talks with Hege Louise Eltoft, the first female fish mate with krill harvesting giant Aker BioMarine, as she journeys through Antarctica on the Saga Sea vessel.
We made it...or at least we are very, very close to making it. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Editor Rachel Mutter as they discussed the key stories that shaped 2020. And then let's leave this year behind.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Business Reporter Demi Korban as they discuss the 15th IntraFish Seafood Investor Forum, which brought together investors and top executives from around the aquaculture, fisheries, oceans and aquatech space, including S2G Ventures, AquaBounty, Pareto, Wells Fargo, Ferd, The Kingfish Company, Aker Biomarine, Stolt Sea Farm and many, many more.
Imagine you're the richest person in the world, but come to think $180 billion is more than any one person needs. Jeff Bezos is in that difficult position, and he's putting $10 billion toward fighting climate change and hunger. That includes the seafood sector -- kind of. We weigh in on how he wants to change the world. Plus, futuristic salmon farming concepts and a sneak preview of our 2021 outlook report.
Alternatives to fishmeal and oil in aquaculture feed have gained a lot of attention in the past few years. But with commercialization a long way off, is the marketing getting ahead of reality? IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Editor Rachel Mutter discuss.
It's Election Day, and a lot is at stake. While seafood may be low on the list of concerns, America's next Commander-in-Chief will have an impact on the world's aquaculture, fisheries, seafood processing and trade segments. IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss some of the potential implications.
It's not welcome news to see coronavirus cases surge, and seafood is seeing the effects. Not only are restaurants facing more lockdowns, upending the foodservice sector, but the industry now has to consider which markets to target -- and how.
The US Alaska pollock industry has put big money into the Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) program, which has taken an entirely new tack on how to position the fish -- which it now pushes under the name "Wild Alaska Pollock." It's called "marketing," and it appears to be paying off. Plus, new forecasts for whitefish harvests show healthy stocks around the world. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss.
Diversified Communications, the company behind the Boston and Brussels (now Barcelona) seafood shows and other industry events, is struggling. No cash, cancelled conferences. The industry is ready to get back on the road: what's the future look like? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss.
It's been a nutty past couple of weeks, even for seafood. This week, Editor in Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter talk about two of the big milestones -- Atlantic Sapphire's first commercial harvest of land-based salmon and this year's person of the year, Skretting CEO Therese Log Bergjord.
The IntraFish Seafood Power 100 was the culmination of some challenging decision-making about who wields influence in the sector. The list demonstrates that the industry has made significant progress in making may for a larger diversity of voices -- but it also holds up a mirror to how far seafood has to go. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter as they discuss the ranking.
The venture capital and private equity community are circling the seafood industry -- aquaculture in particular. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss recent funds kicking tires, including one financed by a scion of the Walton family.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Business Reporter Demi Korban for a discussion on our recent land-based salmon farming webinar, and interesting new research on seafood-eating habits in the US.
We're back! Our summer hiatus was filled with seafood news, and we can't wait to dive in and start discussing all the big topics. Today, Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Business Reporter Rachel Sapin and Correspondent John Evans discuss the cost of COVID-19 to seafood processors and the impact China's latest findings of the coronavirus on shrimp packaging.
What a week. One of the most influential and visible executives in the seafood industry (and a former IntraFish Person of the Year) was sentenced to over three years in prison this week, a shocking conclusion to the long-running tuna price-fixing saga. Plus, we discuss exactly what the link between COVID and salmon will mean for China, and the wider world.
There's no denying that we are in the midst of a major societal shift, and one that is long overdue. How should the industry respond? What can it do to increase diversity, particularly among people of color? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter discuss. Plus, seafood marketing in America looks back to the 80s, Trump's very strange lobster roundtable and the big money going into Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) projects, land-based salmon farming in particular.
Maybe it's just the Northern hemisphere, but the summer months seem to be bringing a little optimism about the state of the global economy, and the outlook for seafood. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter discuss.
Another week of coronavirus-related drama brought the largest reported outbreak of COVID-19 to a major fishing vessel worldwide. In addition, the week saw the unsurprising merger of Cooke and Ocean Beauty's wild salmon operations, and optimism in the farmed salmon sector. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Correspondent John Evans on this week's episode.
The meat supply chain is broken. Can seafood capitalize on it? That remains to be seen. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter discuss, and try to guess what the seafood industry might look like when things return to "normal."
Plant-based and cell-based seafood is coming quickly, and there's not much the "conventional" seafood industry can do to stop it. We look back at last week's IntraFish digital event, where we brought some of the leaders in plant- and cell-based seafood together to debate the issue. Plus, we talk about coronavirus outbreaks at seafood facilities. And a Red Lobster brawl. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter for this week's episode.
President Donald Trump issued one of his many decrees this week, this one ordering the US to become more self-sufficient. Specifically, the executive order calls for the development of a US aquaculture industry. Will it happen? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter discuss, along with the latest on coronavirus outbreaks in seafood and the coming 'meat shock.'
A two-person show this week with Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo. We discuss the troubling downturn at fast-casual seafood restaurants, and the surprising resilience of farmed salmon during the coronavirus crisis.
Editors Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo and Rachel Mutter discuss how stay-at-home orders are changing the way seafood is sold, and threatening to replace seasoned veterans. Also, updates on the pivot to retail and the increasing coronavirus cases in processing plants.
Why would anybody want to shut down the Bristol Bay wild salmon season? There are more than a few reasons. Plus, eye-popping canned tuna sales at Bumble Bee, and how Pacific Seafood Group, DNB, Biomar, NPD Group, Grieg Seafood and more give some guidance for surviving coronavirus. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Editor Rachel Mutter and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss.
Editors Drew Cherry, Rachel Mutter and John Fiorillo discuss coronavirus' potential impact on innovative aquaculture projects, the likelihood of the Boston seafood show actually happening, and how China rescued its tilapia and shrimp sectors from near collapse.
Join a gang of IntraFish journalists including Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo, Rachel Sapin, Demi Korban and John Evans as they discuss how the rapidly crumbling foodservice infrastructure is hitting seafood, plus a look at what dwindling cold storage capacity will mean for seafood.
Editors Drew Cherry, Rachel Mutter and John Fiorillo dissect a chaotic week that saw the global economy -- particularly the foodservice sector -- grind to a halt. For now, all the industry can do is watch, and wait for the pain.
Editors Drew Cherry, Rachel Mutter and John Fiorillo talk about the only thing on everyone's minds: the coronavirus. It's already upended the seafood sector, with the cancellations of the Boston and Brussels shows, and threatens to do massive damage to logistics and demand worldwide.
The IntraFish team discusses the continuing impact of the coronavirus on the seafood industry, and what it might mean for upcoming trade shows. Plus, a look at LoveTheWild, the upstart seafood brand that met the harsh reality of the retail world.
Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo and Rachel Mutter discuss America's bleak seafood consumption outlook, and the strange, strange trio of owners behind Ocean Beauty Seafoods.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Editor Rachel Mutter and Reporter Rachel Sapin discuss the collapse of the Alaska salmon processing sector, the off-flavor challenges in land-based salmon farming and the coronavirus' impact on the seafood sector.
We're talking more about Alaska pollock, more of the time. That's because the traditionally production-focused industry is starting to learn about this thing called...(snap, snap)...ah yes, marketing. The IntraFish team discusses the efforts to turn Alaska pollock, industrial groundfish, into Wild Alaska Pollock: Superfish. Can the industry pull it off?
Drew Cherry, Nina Unlay, Rachel Sapin and John Evans break down the biggest stories in December so far: the Samherji cash-for-quotas scandal, the guilty verdict of Bumble Bee CEO Chris Lischewski, and the terrible, horrible, no-good PR strategy in the seafood industry.
One word: plastics. As retailers ramp up commitments on recycling and sustainable materials, the seafood industry is facing major changes. Reporter Nina Unlay talks about the changes to come. Also, correspondent John Evans gives an update on the Chile salmon crisis and the good news on Peru's anchovy quota.
From bad to worse in the salmon farming industry as Chile's unrest hits logistics, Canada battles Trudeau, undercover activists give a bad look at Cooke. On the shrimp side, the GOAL conference in Chennai, India gave a look at the deep drop in supply, and the fish against disease while reducing antibiotics. With Drew Cherry, Demi Korban, Rachel Sapin and John Evans.
In Canada, we got to see it all this week. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party pledged to phase out netpen salmon farming by 2025, and move to closed-containment systems. On the other coast, the political climate is more welcoming. Finally, Canadian wild salmon has given up its Marine Stewardship Council certification. No Canadians on the podcast, but Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Business Reporter Rachel Sapin gave their opinions from a safe 150 miles to the south.
The seafood industry is up in arms about the flood of cell- and plant-based artificial seafood, and its potential impact on the market, particularly when they use negative misinformation about real seafood as a marketing tactic. But how much of a threat is it? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss in this very special episode.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry talks with Business Reporters Demi Korban and Nina Unlay about the most efficient salmon farmers in the second quarter, Skretting's hunt for feed alternatives, and the drive for investment in a massive Saudi land-based salmon farming project.
Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and business reporters Demi Korban and Nina Unlay as they talk about the latest in aquaculture technology, the eye-popping valuation of land-based salmon farmer Atlantic Sapphire and, yes, fish feed made with poop.
Whoa! Our Senior Seafood Market Analyst Kim Tran has investigated the size and scope of the seafood industry, from aquaculture to fisheries to fishmeal production, processing, distribution and more. Her findings will surprise you -- here's a sneak peak at her new Business Intelligence report.
Worms are all over wild seafood, and as of now, not much can be done about it. But with the speed of social media and consumer news jumping on the story, the industry may need to be more vigilant about the problem. Business Reporter Rachel Sapin discusses her investigative report on the issue.
A British invasion! Reporters Demi Korban, Nina Unlay and real, live Brit John Evans join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry to discuss the UK seafood capitol of Grimbsy. Korban and Unlay are just back from a visit to the city, and say the industry is optimistic despite the looming existential threat of Brexit.
IntraFish journalists had a lot to parse out on this week's podcast. From Antarctica's krill fishery to small-scale sustainable aquaculture projects to Chilean scandals to beauty company investments in salmon farming, Demi Korban, Drew Cherry, Lola Navarro, John Evans and Nina Unlay hit on it all. Enjoy the ride!
A major week for seafood news, but we can only squeeze so many megabytes into a single podcast. In this episode, Lola Navarro, Demi Korban, John Fiorillo and Drew Cherry tackle BP's investment into feed alternatives producer Calysta, the troubling news out of the North Sea cod fishery, and the shocking allegations against Chilean salmon farmer Nova Austral. More at www.intrafish.com!
The problems facing the seafood sector have evolved, and are far more complex -- are today's NGOs equipped to handle them? Rachel Mutter, Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo and John Evans discuss, along with what the new FDA guidelines for labeling omega-3s might mean.
One night in Bangkok wasn't enough for Editor Rachel Mutter and Senior Reporter Lola Navarro. They dissect all the latest sustainable seafood news from this week's Seafood Summit, and explore what's next for the sustainable seafood movement.
You made it through another week -- time to relax and unwind with the IntraFish crew. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Reporters Rachel Sapin, John Evans and Demi Korban and Executive Editor John Fiorillo have a lot to chew over from the week, but narrowed it down to a few key topics. Enjoy, and read more at www.intrafish.com.
The toxic northern Norwegian algal bloom is making a significant dent in global salmon supply. Investors flocked to NYC to throw money at the seafood sector, and land-based aquaculture in particular. Canada's Cooke Aquaculture continues to build its empire. Join IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss the biggest topics of the week. Visit www.intrafish.com for more news and insight into the seafood sector.
Live from the IntraFish Seafood Investor Forum in NYC on May 23, we brought together an expert panel to talk about the opportunities and challenges of investing in the seafood, aquaculture and fisheries industries. Joining us was Amy Novogratz of Aqua-Spark, Robert Orr of Cuna del Mar, Kristoffer Jordheim of Pareto Securities and Thor Talseth of Amerra Capital Management. Enjoy!
An all-star seafood news line up! While you wait for the Game of Thrones finale, IntraFish journalists Rachel Mutter, Lola Navarro, Demi Korban, John Evans, John Fiorillo and Drew Cherry are here. We hash out the latest developments, including gatherings from Brussels, our controversial Person of the Year selection, the rise of pangasius, and the fallout from the US-China trade war. Dracarys!
What's Costco smoking? Well, its Kirkland smoked line is split three ways now. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Senior Reporter Lola Navarro and Reporter John Evans discuss it, along with Peruvian anchovy quota fallout, farmed shrimp's price problems and predictions for the Seafood Expo Global in Brussels.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Rachel Sapin tackle three of our top stories from the week, which include a bagel shop suing the world's largest salmon farmers, Maine's expanding aquaculture sector, and the growing opposition to the Pebble Mine, which could threaten the future of the Bristol Bay salmon fishery.
How bad is salmon farming's sea lice problem? Pretty damn bad. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry sits down with Reporter John Evans, who recently authored a report diving into how the sector is battling the beast. Plus, Executive Editor John Fiorillo talks about clothing giant Patagonia's attack on farmed and hatchery raised salmon.
Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Editor Rachel Mutter and Reporter Rachel Sapin discuss the Global Seafood Market Conference, shrimp oversupply, fake farmed salmon news and the IntraFish Women in Seafood Leadership Summit.
The gang's (almost) all here! IntraFish journalists from around the globe came together to discuss the top stories of 2018, their outlook for 2019, and what they're looking forward to covering in the coming year. Starring Dominic Welling, Lola Navarro, John Fiorillo, Drew Cherry, John Evans and Rachel Mutter.
A massive Chinese conglomerate caused a seismic shift with its acquisition of Chilean salmon farmer Australis. Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Senior Reporter Lola Navarro dissect the deal, along with Atlantic Sapphire's big land-based salmon moved and new EU consumption figures.
Marine Harvest is no more...meet Mowi. In this edition of the IntraFish podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Online Editor Dominic Welling, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Senior Reporter Lola Navarro discuss the move, and whether or not seafood can finally find branded success.
In this episode of the IntraFish Podcast, Editor Rachel Mutter and Journalist John Evans discuss how changes in the raw material landscape are affecting the fish feed sector -- and the future of the aquaculture industry.
In this special Spanish-language edition of IntraFish Podcast in Spanish, Senior Reporter Lola Navarro brings you the most relevant stories from the tenth edition of AquaSur and this week's salmon news from Magallanes, Chile's booming salmon region.
On this edition of the IntraFish podcast, you'll hear from Camilla Aadland, who heads up our new sister site TekFisk, which covers research and technology in the seafood industry. Camilla speaks with Tony Chen and John Constantino, co-founders of big data analytics group Manolin, which upped stakes from America, and is now developing its technology in the world's aquaculture hub, Norway.
If you're a Norwegian speaker, TekFisk produces a weekly podcast available on iTunes.
This week's episode is a special LIVE panel discussion from the IntraFish Seafood Investor Forum in Reykjavik in early October. Listen in while Editorial Director Drew Cherry discusses the opportunities and challenges facing Iceland's burgeoning salmon farming industry. Panelists included: Grétar Finnsson, CFO, Laxar Fiskeldi; Gudmundur Gislason, CEO, Ice Fish Farm; Kristian Mattiasson, CEO, Arnarlax; Stein Ove Tveiten, CEO, Arctic Fish; and Rögnvaldur Gudmundsson , CEO, AkvaFuture.
It's the hottest thing in seafood right now: land-based salmon farming. If all goes to plan, it could lead to production levels higher than that of the entire Canadian salmon farming industry. So how much of a reality is it? Join IntraFish Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Elisabeth Fischer in a discussion about the challenges and opportunities.
IntraFish Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Senior Reporter Dominic Welling and Reporter Lola Navarro discuss our encounters with the CEOs of Japanese seafood giants, the AquaChile acquisition and the strange and crowded US retail segment for smoked salmon and frozen fish.
In this episode of the IntraFish Podcast, we look back at on-the-ground visits to Cargill Aqua Nutrition's new fish oil venture in the US heartland, Marine Harvest's BC operations, and discuss the continuing fallout from Trump's splendid little trade war.
This week on the IntraFish podcast: New developments in fish feed ingredients, Vietnam's pangasius comeback, and the US void for bland whitefish.
Just how badly will seafood feel the pinch from the expanding trade war between the US and China? Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Rachel Sapin weigh in.
This week's IntraFish podcast dives into some high-profile departures, discusses sky-high salmon prices and the climate for seafood investments.
TekFisk's Camilla Aadland discusses AquaSpark and Hatch's projects to foster and invest in new innovations in fish farming.
The IntraFish editorial team dissects key trends, news and buzz at this year's Seafood Expo North America in Boston.
Norway has been on the forefront of salmon farming development from the very beginning of the industry. But with limits on growth -- due mainly to politics, suitable climates and fish health -- the salmon farming industry must find new ways to grow. Enter Norway's salmon development licenses, a project aimed at spurring innovation in how the fish is farmed with a specific aim on how to reduce sea lice loads -- one of the biggest impacts on the Norwegian salmon farming industry. The results have been amazing, with concepts that could have been brought delivered by an alien culture. IntraFish.no Editor Joar Grindheim and TekFisk Editor Camilla Aadland explain what it all means.
In Episode 14, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Senior Reporter Dominic Welling break down recent topics in the seafood sector including recent sustainability initiatives by Costco, Walmart and other major retailers, the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) new labor standard push, and the bullish outlook on the shrimp and whitefish sectors.
In this edition of the IntraFish Podcast, Editor Rachel Mutter, Reporter Kim Tran and Reporter Lola Navarro discussed this year's main takeaways from the China Fisheries and Seafood Expo.
Check out the blog here for an in-depth look at what happened during the expo: http://www.intrafish.com/events/1374065/china-show-blog-ecuadorian-shrimp-prices-hike-15-percent-ahead-of-chinese-new-year
In this edition of the IntraFish Podcast, we discuss Cooke Aquaculture's recent farmed salmon escape, the first commercial sale of genetically modified salmon in Canada, and controversial new seafood import rules in the United States.
In this episode, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Editor Rachel Mutter and Editor Elisabeth Fischer discuss the first-ever IntraFish Women in Seafood Leadership Summit.
In this episode of the IntraFish podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Kim Tran dive into the ongoing tuna debacle.
Last week, Bumble Bee agreed to plead guilty for its role in a conspiracy to fix the prices of canned and pouched tuna sold in the United States. Since then, amended complaints were filed in the dozens of antitrust cases against the tuna firms. These new complaints revealed new details on alleged price sharing, downsizing cans, raising prices as well as a list of 56 seafood professionals on a so-called 'Conspiracy’s Players List.'
Follow the developments in this case and catch up on what you missed here: http://www.intrafish.com/topic/tunatrouble/
In this episode of the IntraFish podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Kim Tran dissect the Boston Seafood Show and the upcoming wild Alaska salmon season, and give you their thoughts on what Brussels will bring.
Correction: In the podcast, the pre-season troll treaty harvest allocation for king salmon for 2017 in southeast Alaska was said to be 41 percent more than 2016, but 2017's allocation projection of 209,700 is actually 41 percent less, year-on-year.
In the latest episode of the IntraFish Podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Senior Reporter Dom Welling and Reporter Kim Tran analyze the latest trends from pangasius pulled from shelves and the upcoming US catfish inspection program to 'fake news' negatively affecting tilapia sales.
Read more on IntraFish.com
Also mentioned in the podcast is the 2017 NYC Seafood Investor Forum on May 23. Learn more about early bird specials here: http://www.intrafish.com/news/1213806/registration-is-open-intrafish-announces-date-for-nyc-seafood-investor-forum
In the latest episode of the IntraFish Podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Kim Tran analyze the latest trends and trade threats gleaned from the National Fisheries Institute's Global Seafood Marketing Conference.
In this episode of the IntraFish podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry talks with Executive Editor John Fiorillo about his latest column addressing an apparent growing rift between the WWF and MSC. Is the alliance between the groups crumbling under the business demands of operating an eco-label program?
For more in-depth coverage on topics in this podcast:
http://www.intrafish.com/commentary/1197107/msc-in-another-stinky-family-feud
Editor Rachel Mutter and Reporter Kim Tran report live from the China Fishery and Seafood show, and discuss the new opportunities suppliers are finding in the growing market.
In this episode of the IntraFish podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry talks with Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Editor Elisabeth Fischer and Senior Reporter Dom Welling about the latest revelations on Brexit, Iceland and the upcoming US elections and how it will impact the global seafood map.
For more in-depth coverage on topics in this podcast:
New UK seafood trade alliance formed in wake of Brexit http://www.intrafish.com/news/922071/new-uk-seafood-trade-alliance-formed-in-wake-of-brexit
Iceland's fishing crews vote for 'indefinite' strike www.intrafish.com/marketplace/7783…-new-ad-campaign
WikiLeaks mails connect Clinton, foreign workers and Alaska processing http://www.intrafish.com/processor/1173796/wikileaks-mails-connect-clinton-foreign-workers-and-alaska-processing
In this episode of the IntraFish podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry talks with Editor Elisabeth Fischer and Reporter Lola Navarro about the latest revelations on slavery in the seafood chain, German discounters' frozen fish price wars and Turkey's fast-moving aquaculture sector.
For more in-depth coverage on topics in this podcast:
Kilic to significantly ramp up bluefin production http://www.intrafish.com/aquaculture/774634/kilic-to-significantly-ramp-up-bluefin-production
Fair game? Lidl Germany goes after Iglo fish fingers in new ad campaign http://www.intrafish.com/marketplace/778366/fair-game-lidl-germany-goes-after-iglo-fish-fingers-in-new-ad-campaign
In the third episode of the IntraFish Podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Kim Tran discuss Northern Fish's most recent offering through Amazon Treasure Truck, the potential of seafood online ordering and deliveries as well as the most recent We Tried It with Ocean Beauty's Albacore Tuna Burgers.
Check out the video of the Ocean Beauty taste test here: http://www.intrafish.com/marketplace/774946/we-tried-it-watch-a-trio-of-sisters-critique-ocean-beauty-albacore-tuna-burgers
Read more about the Amazon Treasure Truck deal here: http://www.intrafish.com/marketplace/774031/northern-fish-amazon-push-fresh-salmon-via-treasure-trucks
In the second episode of the IntraFish Podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Kim Tran discuss an ongoing lawsuit involving Santa Barbara Smokehouse's massive 2014 recall of listeria-tainted salmon; Trans-Ocean's attempt to crack the natural foods market; and salmon's rising prices.
In the very first episode of the IntraFish Podcast, Editorial Director Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss the Marine Stewardship Council's (MSC) move into Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), the deepening troubles of Hong Kong giant Pacific Andes, and the controversial idea of salmon farming in Alaska.