Podcast: Is the pen mightier than the farmed salmon?

A new book, "Salmon Wars," purports to be a behind-the-scenes look at the problems plaguing salmon farming, equating the industry with "Big Tobacco."

The pedigree of the authors and the high profile of the publisher give the book the potential to reach a significant audience. The allegations have been criticized by the industry as long-since disproven or outright inaccurate, and excerpts and an opinion piece from the authors indeed has several assertions that don't hold up to scrutiny.

The salmon and aquaculture industries are wringing their hands over the book. But will it make a difference to salmon sales? Plus, a look at inflation's continuing impact on seafood sales and the shift toward private label.