Intrafish Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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