Intrafish Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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