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Russian value-added pollock production surges 35% in 2022 despite sanctions impacting traditional markets

Russia's sharp pivot towards value-added formats began two years ago, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and China closing its ports to seafood landings.

. Russian Fishery Company (RFC), one of the country's largest producers of whitefish, kick-started commercial production at its pollock processing facility in Primoriye in the Far East, which was built as part of Russia's investment quota program.
. Russian Fishery Company (RFC), one of the country's largest producers of whitefish, kick-started commercial production at its pollock processing facility in Primoriye in the Far East, which was built as part of Russia's investment quota program.Photo: RFC
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Published 21 December 2022, 09:04Updated 21 December 2022, 13:57