IntraFish Podcast #20: Copper River chaos, Bye to Bodal and Bumble Bee chief, talking salmon in NYC

Welcome to the IntraFish Podcast, Episode No. 17. Editorial Director Drew Cherry, Executive Editor John Fiorillo and Reporter Rachel Sapin discuss recent topics in the seafood sector: former Bumble Bee CEO Chris Lischewski's federal indictment related to his alleged role in the seafood industry's largest-ever price fixing scandal; Bernt Bodal's retirement from American Seafoods; and the Copper River's season opener. For those of you just joining our

NEWS  intrafish.com 14 Jun 2018

Bodal retiring from American Seafoods

American Seafoods on Thursday announced Bernt Bodal is retiring from the company and his role as chairman of the company’s board of directors.... “Bernt is one of the true pioneers of what are among the most sustainable and well-managed fisheries in the world.” Bodal led American Seafoods through an...bycatch of other species. Bodal will remain a member of American Seafoods’ board of directors in his capacity as an equity holder in the company.

Fisheries  intrafish.com 01 Jun 2018

These leaders have forever changed the seafood industry

example, I recall watching American Seafoods' Bernt Bodal play guitar with members of the rock band Queen at a Glitnir dinner once. By the end of 2007, the

Commentary  intrafish.com 04 May 2018

Land-based tuna farming in Norway? This company thinks it's time

Fortuna Mare, a project that counted some marquee investors including American Seafoods' Bernt Bodal, was shuttered two years ago, but from the ashes of that project comes Nortuna, a new land-based bluefin farming venture that plans on producing fish in Norway as early as next year with the backing of some major private and government support, Managing Director Jan Helge Dahl told IntraFish sister publication TekFisk. A different story The

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 19 Apr 2018

September's Most Read: Organic salmon scandal, Thailand's tilapia surprise, India's shrimp woes

: 'Never had a pollock item like this' --- 13. Thai Union strikes deal with DOJ to avoid criminal charges --- 14. Bodal-backed tuna farmer closes down

NEWS  intrafish.com 03 Oct 2017

Norwegian-backed tuna farmer closes down after partner fallout

Bluefin tuna farming venture Fortuna Mare, the company founded by former Codfarmers’ CEO Harald Dahl, his brother Jan-Helge Dahl and backed by former American Seafoods CEO Bernt Bodal, has ceased operations following a dispute with its partners. Harald Dahl told IntraFish the company was forced to “put everything on hold," and whether operations would ever resume, remains to be seen. “We had some problems with our Spanish partners, so we are

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 06 Sep 2017

From Aker to Akva, this executive just can't quit seafood

’s impressive, and commands great respect.”Some seafood colleagues garner his respect for other reasons: American Seafoods Chairman Bernt Bodal, for example

Aquaculture  intrafish.com 25 Apr 2017

Meet the new CEO of American Seafoods

market and sell food products.On Wednesday, Durham was named the new CEO of the US whitefish giant, succeeding Bernt Bodal, the company's long-time CEO...that Bodal said has now significantly reduced its debt, is a leader in the the pollock market and offers a product that is a superior protein by any...machine that can repeat itself and surprise the customers with great products."The financial restructuring of the company, Bodal said, has significantly

NEWS  intrafish.com 13 Jan 2017

American Seafoods names new CEO

American Seafoods CEO Bernt Bodal on Thursday told IntraFish he will be stepping down from his executive role, to be replaced by longtime food industry executive Mikel Durham.Bodal, who has held executive leadership roles at the group since 1991 and the CEO position since the 2000 buyout of American..., a part owner of American, told IntraFish. Ownership of the firm will not be affected by Bodal's exit, he said.Durham comes to American with extensive

Breaking News  intrafish.com 12 Jan 2017

Outlook 2016: Sealord CEO Steve Yung

did executives predict?Outlook 2016: American Seafoods CEO Bernt Bodal

Fisheries  intrafish.com 23 Dec 2015