'They might not like to lose the monopoly': Russia's drive to produce higher-quality pollock threatens American dominance

Russia's massive fleet and processing plant investment has moved more quickly than expected, shifting the landscape for the kind of products -- and quality -- buyers can expect.

Russia President Vladimir Putin looks on as the Russian Fishery Company (RFC) in July launches the third vessel of a series of 10 supertrawlers. Russia is rebuilding the nation's pollock and crab vessels and processing plants and is emerging as a bigger challenger to US pollock producers.
Russia President Vladimir Putin looks on as the Russian Fishery Company (RFC) in July launches the third vessel of a series of 10 supertrawlers. Russia is rebuilding the nation's pollock and crab vessels and processing plants and is emerging as a bigger challenger to US pollock producers.Foto: RFC
Published 26 July 2021, 07:31Updated 27 July 2021, 15:15
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