Intrafish Podcast

The big seafood companies made it through 2020 bruised and battered, but some were hit harder than others. Most notably, the world's seafood traders -- many of which sell into foodservice and restaurants -- had an extremely tough time. Is there a future for the little guys? Plus, debating the value of eco-labels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3D-printed seafood is a reality. Yes, it's a miniscule project and as of now is headed only for a hipster bagel shop in Austria. Still, it's another sign of the changing food landscape, and how tech will play an increasingly important role. Plus, looking ahead at the farmed shrimp outlook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US seafood industry has plenty of periods where they lift promotions, but perhaps none more than the Lent period. Executive Editor John Fiorillo explains. We also talk shipping, and the disruptions its having on seafood trade. PLUS! Mowi and Leroy jump into land-based salmon farming? Kind of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The aquaculture industry has always struggled to tell its story. Maybe it's time to think about how to get more of the experts in front of the world. The IntraFish team discusses it, plus findings from recent business intelligence research showing what retail and foodservice sectors have in store for the seafood industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss the armed attack on salmon smolt facility and the COVID-19 outbreaks hitting Alaska pollock processors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Business Reporter Demi Korban talks with Hege Louise Eltoft, the first female fish mate with krill harvesting giant Aker BioMarine, as she journeys through Antarctica on the Saga Sea vessel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We made it...or at least we are very, very close to making it. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Editor Rachel Mutter as they discussed the key stories that shaped 2020. And then let's leave this year behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Business Reporter Demi Korban as they discuss the 15th IntraFish Seafood Investor Forum, which brought together investors and top executives from around the aquaculture, fisheries, oceans and aquatech space, including S2G Ventures, AquaBounty, Pareto, Wells Fargo, Ferd, The Kingfish Company, Aker Biomarine, Stolt Sea Farm and many, many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine you're the richest person in the world, but come to think $180 billion is more than any one person needs. Jeff Bezos is in that difficult position, and he's putting $10 billion toward fighting climate change and hunger. That includes the seafood sector -- kind of. We weigh in on how he wants to change the world. Plus, futuristic salmon farming concepts and a sneak preview of our 2021 outlook report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alternatives to fishmeal and oil in aquaculture feed have gained a lot of attention in the past few years. But with commercialization a long way off, is the marketing getting ahead of reality? IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Editor Rachel Mutter discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Election Day, and a lot is at stake. While seafood may be low on the list of concerns, America's next Commander-in-Chief will have an impact on the world's aquaculture, fisheries, seafood processing and trade segments. IntraFish Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss some of the potential implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not welcome news to see coronavirus cases surge, and seafood is seeing the effects. Not only are restaurants facing more lockdowns, upending the foodservice sector, but the industry now has to consider which markets to target -- and how. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Alaska pollock industry has put big money into the Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) program, which has taken an entirely new tack on how to position the fish -- which it now pushes under the name "Wild Alaska Pollock." It's called "marketing," and it appears to be paying off. Plus, new forecasts for whitefish harvests show healthy stocks around the world. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diversified Communications, the company behind the Boston and Brussels (now Barcelona) seafood shows and other industry events, is struggling. No cash, cancelled conferences. The industry is ready to get back on the road: what's the future look like? Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a nutty past couple of weeks, even for seafood. This week, Editor in Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter talk about two of the big milestones -- Atlantic Sapphire's first commercial harvest of land-based salmon and this year's person of the year, Skretting CEO Therese Log Bergjord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The IntraFish Seafood Power 100 was the culmination of some challenging decision-making about who wields influence in the sector. The list demonstrates that the industry has made significant progress in making may for a larger diversity of voices -- but it also holds up a mirror to how far seafood has to go. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Editor Rachel Mutter as they discuss the ranking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The venture capital and private equity community are circling the seafood industry -- aquaculture in particular. Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo discuss recent funds kicking tires, including one financed by a scion of the Walton family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Business Reporter Demi Korban for a discussion on our recent land-based salmon farming webinar, and interesting new research on seafood-eating habits in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Our summer hiatus was filled with seafood news, and we can't wait to dive in and start discussing all the big topics. Today, Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo, Business Reporter Rachel Sapin and Correspondent John Evans discuss the cost of COVID-19 to seafood processors and the impact China's latest findings of the coronavirus on shrimp packaging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a week. One of the most influential and visible executives in the seafood industry (and a former IntraFish Person of the Year) was sentenced to over three years in prison this week, a shocking conclusion to the long-running tuna price-fixing saga. Plus, we discuss exactly what the link between COVID and salmon will mean for China, and the wider world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.