The month of June is here...we see longer days, warmer temperatures and the start of summer vacations. In this June issue of our newsletter, we cover a wide array of topics: An update on land-based fish farming from the wild salmon advocacy group, North Atlantic Salmon Fund (NASF). Our Product Spotlight examines Crane Bay® Sashimi Grade Yellowfin Tuna Crazy-Cut from Indonesia and how it differentiates itself from other yellowfin tuna on the market. We look at the current state of shrimp prices and inventory in the Shrimp Report. See why "curry-rice" has become the national food dish of Japan. We report that the Customs Workers strike has ended in Chile. This month's blogger looks at Soft Shell Crab in a brand new way.
We begin with a fresh look at one of our core sushi products, Crane Bay® and Maneki® Nobashi Ebi. Our Shrimp Report looks at the effect of low market prices on the shrimp farming industry in Thailand and what it may bode for the future. Join us as we travel to Fukui, an area of Japan which offers a look at ancient earth formations along with a delectable treasury of seafood. Next, read about the potential damage to salmon farming in Chile following the eruption of the Calbuco volcano last month. And lastly, if you are interested in Hamachi, read this month's blog, it is an inside look at this very desirable fish.
Our featured article begins with a look at the successful Seafood Expo Convention held in Boston just last month. In the Product Spotlight, we are excited to announce the newest item added to our core sushi product line, Maneki® Unagi. If you are traveling to Japan, make sure you find time to enjoy the traditional spring festivals held this season, we describe a couple of them for you. Along with the monthly salmon and shrimp reports, we include an article on why shrimp prices are predicted to be lower for 2015. And did you know that global salmon production is now worth $10 billion, get the details here. Please don't forget to read the blog and see why customer service is a top priority at the DNI Group.
