Alaska pollock plant closures have producers fretting over $150 million roe export market

One of the most valuable products caught during the Alaska pollock A season is taken in the earliest weeks of the season, making current shutdowns a major industry concern.

While fillet blocks and surimi production may not be impacted from an early season closure, roe -- which can account for a significant margin for Alaska pollock companies -- could be hit if production does not resume soon at the Alaska plants. — While fillet blocks and surimi production may not be impacted from an early season closure, roe -- which can account for a significant margin for Alaska pollock companies -- could be hit if production does not resume soon at the Alaska plants.Foto: Icicle Seafoods

Rachel Sapin

Published 26 January 2021, 03:22Updated 26 January 2021, 03:23

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