Fresh Salmon Roe of Hokkaido Chum 40-50% Cheaper Due To Expected Increase in Russian Production
Fresh, unprocessed salmon roe of fall chum remains 40-50% cheaper than last year. According to the Minato Shimbun report, in addition to carryover inventory of ikura salmon caviar due to a recovery in last year's catch in Hokkaido, it is anticipated that an increase in the supply of frozen roe from Russia's bumper catch of pink salmon. The market price has been revised downward.
This year's Hokkaido chum fishing was expected to be good, but the landing by early October...
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