ANALYSIS: Supply Constraints in Frozen Sockeye Salmon Spark Concerns
The frozen sockeye salmon market is currently facing significant challenges, primarily due to supply shortages and rising prices. Although Alaskan landings slightly exceeded preseason forecasts, they still fell short by 20% year-over-year, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G). Additionally, reduced landings have been reported in Canada and the Lower 48 states. Contributing factors include higher water temperatures limiting salmon runs in the Columbia River and landslides disrupting key areas around the Fraser River in Canada. Compounding these issues is the smallest...
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