Intrafish Podcast

Join IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and correspondent John Evans as they discuss a few of the most interesting stories from the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit has not been kind to Scottish salmon farmers, and things could get worse. Plus, can the American Seafoods saga actually get worse before it gets better? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, more on the stories that won't die, because they keep staying interesting. Alaska seafood's pollock chaos continues after a unwelcome decision. Russia is waiting in the wings, but it's unclear just how big a threat they are. Plus Atlantic Sapphire's land-based salmon is getting a massive promotion right when it needed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's heating up, and that could spell bad news for farmed salmon. The past month has seen two major incidents. Plus we discuss the ongoing shipping chaos impacting the world's seafood sector. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin helm this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choo Choo! The fight over an Alaska pollock shipping route is heating up, and among the central issues is what role 100 feet of train track plays. Plus, we discuss our 2021 Salmon Summit, and what experts had to say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the all-American Seafoods edition. The Alaska pollock giant and other companies in the sector are facing tens of millions of dollars in fines for potentially violating some obscure US customs rules. Executive Editor John Fiorillo explains the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everybody wants a piece of the seafood industry nowadays -- either to buy in deeper or to make their first major play. The fight between meat giant JBS and Agribusiness giant Tattarang exemplifies what may come as the industry consolidates. With Drew Cherry, Rachel Sapin and John Evans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We covered three controversial and interesting topics on IntraFish.com this week. We brought in the reporters behind the stories to give a deeper look at an ugly community battle against aquaculture in Sweden, a fight for Indigenous rights in Chile and an effort to bring more minorities into the aquaculture industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the IntraFish team as we discuss the labor shortage plaguing the seafood sector (and the tough sell that seafood companies have to make). Plus Alaska updates, including the specter of a nuclear submarine impacting salmon populations. 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 latest happenings in the global seafood sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the huge spiking in shipping costs with a special guest: Holly Birkett, a reporter with IntraFish sister publication Tradewinds, which covers the shipping industry. Birkett explains why costs have risen so dramatically, and delivers some bad news for those hoping for rates to come down soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cod farming is making a comeback, but can it avoid all the past blunders? Climate change is taking an increasing toll on the seafood sector, both in aquaculture in fisheries. We talk about just two recent examples, though there are many, many others. And, something we don't often here in seafood: death threats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New seafood per capita consumption figures from the US government show that more seafood has been eaten than previously reported. But the reason behind it is complex. We also take a look at the Alaska salmon season so far, and dismal earnings figures for the world's salmon farmers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Copper River salmon time! Yes, that annual traditional continues, even during our weird pandemic times. We discuss the outlook, plus some surprising new statistics about US seafood sales and retail, and the USDA's massive purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former CEO of the world's largest salmon farming company predicts that within 10 years, the way the fish is raised will be radically different from today. Is he right? Plus, we talk about the pros and cons of generic seafood marketing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can get the blue check, but you can never leave? Norway is losing its Marine Stewardship Council eco-label for inshore cod and haddock fisheries. It highlights a big problem with sustainability labels. Plus, Sysco-backed research on foodservice trends post-COVID are going to make for big changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlantic Sapphire, the world's most ambitious land-based salmon farming company, had a really, really bad week. Three workers at its Miami facility were rushed to the hospital, and $240 million was shaved off its market cap. We discuss. In addition, we give (hopefully) our last word on Seaspiracy. The word? Shrimspiracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Netflix documentary "Seaspiracy" has sparked a lot of controversy, with heated conversations around the film's methodology, sources and conclusions lighting up the web. IntraFish journalists Drew Cherry, John Fiorillo, Rachel Sapin and John Evans weigh in on the backlash and what the film ultimately achieved. Plus! Bonus segment on a harmful algae outbreak in the Chilean salmon industry. www.intrafish.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy' left much to be desired as a piece of journalism. With a string of debunked claims and poor fact-checking, the much-hyped show missed a chance to illuminate real issues, and instead served up sloppy vegan goulash. Plus, inside the court battle between salmon farming Mowi and the Canadian government. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Senior Business Reporter Rachel Sapin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is battling armed gunmen on your job description? Unfortunately for Ecuador's shrimp producers, it's an ongoing issue, and companies want action. We offer the latest update on the issue, plus news on Brexit and the latest acquisition in the Alaska seafood industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.