Russia's salmon sector faced with weak catches, hefty COVID costs

On the plus side the challenges will likely spur a sharp rebound in salmon prices.

Efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus in Russia's salmon plants could cost producers as much as RUB 2.5 billion (€29.8 million/$34.9 million). — Efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus in Russia's salmon plants could cost producers as much as RUB 2.5 billion (€29.8 million/$34.9 million).Foto: Antey

Evgeny Vovchenko

Published 30 July 2020, 07:37Updated 30 July 2020, 07:37

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