Intrafish Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they dissect -- really dissect -- the US federal government's new aquaculture strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo break down Norway's salmon farming tax, and the return of eco-label confusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.