July is here, temperatures are rising and summer is in full force. In this issue of our newsletter, we cover a number of seafood industry topics:
- Crane Bay® Sashimi Grade Katsu Hamachi - ready to ship from all warehouses
- See what the World Ocean Summit thinks about global salmon aquaculture
- The Shrimp Report looks at the state of the shrimp market midway through 2015
- Another short-lived strike in Chile does not impact salmon exports
- Visit the Aomori Prefecture in Japan which offers culinary treats for all seasons
- Do you like Japanese condiments? Read the blog for some tasty suggestions on how to "jazz up" your everyday meals
Please note, we will not be publishing an August edition of the Newsletter so we will see you in September! Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy this issue and as always, thank you for your support.
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.
