Intrafish Podcast

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.

Join us as Correspondent John Evans discusses his recent interview of shipping and seafood experts, and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin talks about the looming labor crisis in Alaska's processing industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we mention inflation? Seafood prices are going through the roof. What might that mean? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Algal blooms are not a new phenomenon, nor are they a new challenge to ocean-based aquaculture. What is new, though, is the regularity of their occurrence, and the severity of their impact. Recent mass die-offs in Chile have the salmon farming industry worried about what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This land-based salmon farm had the plans, the approval, and praise from US senators. So what happened? Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin talks about her latest story. Plus, correspondent John Evans talks about the 'mother of all supply chain stumbles.' Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo join in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What, exactly, does "getting back to business" mean in today's context? Trade shows and events have been a critical part of how the seafood, aquaculture and fisheries industries connect. But with changes in how we communicate and a new generation of workers, are the days of handshakes and client dinners drawing to a close? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at some of the key takeaways from our blockbuster Sustainable Seafood Summit, and discuss how ESG investing might change the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the IntraFish team as we discuss why the Peruvian anchovy harvest is so important for the global seafood industry, the massive Bristol Bay sockeye salmon run and the challenges facing salmon farming companies in Eastern Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US market has beaten off one of the UK's favoUrite brands. Why did it flop? Plus, the plant-based seafood battle rolls on, and there are some interesting points on both sides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halloween edition: Scary plant-based seafood, the haunted British Columbia salmon farming industry, and the ghostly image of US offshore aquaculture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.