UK retail giant Tesco shocked the seafood industry both in its home country and abroad with the abolition this week of its remaining fresh fish -- also called wetfish -- counters.
On Feb. 26, the company -- the largest retailer in the UK -- will close its remaining 279 stores, citing a lack of demand from consumers.
It's sparked an online debate, with most bemoaning the move. However, there is a case to be made that the move away from the fresh fish counter could be a net positive. Join Editor-in-Chief Drew Cherry and Executive Editor John Fiorillo as they discuss and debate in this week's podcast.
Read more
- 'Vegans usually don't go to the sushi counter': Whole Foods hopes to bring plant-eaters into seafood's home turf
- Norwegian group eyeing Washington state county for a land-based salmon farm
- 'The next generation, not the next quarter': Trident Seafoods CEO on battling 100-knot winds and short-term thinking
Join the seafood elite at the Boston Leadership Breakfast
Join our exclusive annual Boston Leadership Breakfast on March 13 in Boston. This must-attend event brings together the top executives in the seafood industry. Seating is limited, so register now!
