Tag Archives: Russian pollock MSC

Weak H&G pollock prices in China see Russian pollock catchers look to Nigeria

Russian catchers looking to produce more whole round for Nigeria with H&G sales weaker to China, where processors are struggling with lack of financing, slow demand in EU Continue reading

Russian pollock catchers: Dalny Vostok sinking is ‘exceptional incident’

Russian pollock catchers hit back at US At-sea Processors Association, which is using the sinking to suggest entire fishery is not compliant with MSC standard Continue reading

Karat Group in talks with McDonald’s Russia about using PBO pollock over deepskin

Ocean Trawlers owner in talks with fast food giant and processor Espersen about supplying Russian PBO pollock blocks for use in McDonald’s in the country, not deepskin Continue reading

Longer-term optimism for pollock sellers, despite current low prices

Current low fillet block and finished product prices in Europe are not stopping some optimism to return in the pollock sector, particularly for US sellers, after one of the toughest years on record Continue reading

Russian pollock catchers not diving into fillet production with H&G prices strong, PBO low

Harvesting companies in the fast-consolidating Russia pollock sector are not likely to dramatically increase block production over 2014, especially with strong prices for H&G and low prices for PBO, says CEO of largest quota holder  Continue reading

Maruha Nichiro eyes long-term benefit from more Russian pollock surimi

The MSC certification of the Sea of Okhotsk will bring some downward price pressure in the short-term for Maruha Nichiro’s US sales subsidiaries, but likely long-term benefits for the company as a surimi buyer Continue reading

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