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Russian salmon producers see opportunity for sales in US, EU based on Alaskan withdrawal from MSC |
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Moscow - Russian salmon producers in Sakhalin are considering expanding in the U.S. and EU market, due to the planned exodus of Alaska salmon producers from the MSC program after October 29, 2012.
One of the reasons for the decision by Alaska salmon producers is the understanding that their fishery is sustainable and certifiable by 3rd parties other than the MSC. There is a possibility that a vacant market niche that requires MSC salmon certification may soon be occupied by Russian competitors who have MSC certification. One of such company could be OAO "Gidrostroy”, which harvests pink and chum salmon close to Iturup island of Kuril Ridge. This article is reproduced with permission from Seafood.com, a subscription site.
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JESSICA HATHAWAY: 'National Fisherman' editor says New York Times misrepresented catch share support
May 18, 2012 - The New York Times heralds catch shares for saving summer flounder and Northeast haddock, which is like crediting a freshman class for the seniors' high college placement rate. By the same token, we could blame catch shares for the demise of Northeast cod stocks. But we don't.
