News Summary August 7, 2017
Today's Main Story: Japanese Imports of Ikura Falling as Buyers Can’t Match US Sushi Demand
Today's lead item from Seafood News editor John Sackton reports that Japanese imports of ikura are falling because buyers can’t match the US’s demand for sushi. Traders say that Japan is “losing-out in the world market” and that the price of ikura has soared in the past two years due to continued poor harvests of fall chum.
Meanwhile, Russia’s largest fish and crab producer, Dalmoreproduct, is reportedly considering selling its crab business to local competitors. Potential bidders include Nakhodinskaya BAMR and the Russian Fishery Company...
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