‘Dire times’ in pollock surimi comparable to 2017 Pacific Andes-induced fillet market crash
The tough times in the pollock surimi markets continue for US producers, who are getting 'killed on the exchange rate' in Japan, says American Seafoods' Rasmus Soerensen
Trident Seafoods Japan launches marketing promotion for Alaskan pollock crab sticks
Trident Seafoods Japan has launched "Sukedara Party", a marketing project to promote its crab sticks in Japan, entirely made from Alaskan pollock, at its processing plant
Viciunai finally sells Russian factory
The company has finally sold its plant in Sovetsk, Kaliningrad, bringing its two-year sales process to an end
Lithuanian retailers may drop Viciunai after reports firm violated Russian sanctions
Lithuanian customs are investigating whether Viciunai, which has dragged its heels over leaving the Russian market, has since exported sanctioned goods to the country
Price talks over Alaskan pollock surimi for Japan rumble on after A season
Japanese buyers have not yet finalized the purchasing prices of Alaskan pollock surimi for the 2024 season, following ample inventories from previous season and softened demand
Alaskan pollock roe prices stay firm with greater output for A season
Trading values of pollock roe through Seattle auctions nearly doubled y-o-y, but depreciation of yen against dollar squeezed Alaskan producers' revenue
US lawmaker pushes broader Russian ban, as Alaska’s seafood sector sees big opportunity
All eyes at Kodiak's commercial fishing trade show ComFish were on potential opportunities when the expanded Russian seafood ban takes effect next month
Silver Bay, Peter Pan deal leaves future of King Cove plant in doubt
Peter Pan's official Facebook account posted company 'will be halting operations at its processing plants,' with Alaskans assuming King Cove won't open for salmon season
Pollock A season winds down in US, Russia
For the 2024 A season, Alaskan harvesters have taken 94% of the quotas in the Bering Sea, while major fishing zones in the Sea of Okhotsk, Russia finished on April 9
Report: Viciunai finds buyer for Russian operations
Russian newspaper Kommersant claims Ocean Group Management is looking to finalize a deal for the Lithuanian surimi firm's plant in Sovetsk