Russia beefs up international seafood operation

RUSSIA has unveiled plans to streamline its fish processing and marketing operation in a bid to increase competitiveness and create a higher international presence. The initiative includes the launch of a national brand, simply called Russian Fish, which will be launched on to the international market. Both the industry and the Russian government say they…

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Seafood fears as Trump trade war grows

SEAFOOD companies in the United States are waiting anxiously this week to see what impact the growing trade war between Washington and Beijing will have on their businesses. US tariffs totalling $34 billion on Chinese goods have just come into effect. China immediately hit back, imposing 25 per cent tariffs on US exports, including some…

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Fish Update Briefing, Thursday, March 29

SEAFOOD CONTEST ENTRIES OPEN THE search for the next generation of top culinary talent is on – as the 2018 UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition is now open for entries. Catering colleges from across the country have until Thursday, April 12 to enter their best young chefs for the competition, which culminates in a grand final…

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