New surimi forecast reinforces Russian challenge to Alaska pollock

A leading industry body is forecasting a 20 percent jump in Russia’s surimi production this year, with demand growing at home and abroad.

Around 70 percent of Russia’s surimi production last year was exported, and around half of this was destined for China. — Around 70 percent of Russia’s surimi production last year was exported, and around half of this was destined for China.Photo: Shutterstock

Evgeny Vovchenko

Correspondent

Published 24 April 2025, 10:45Updated 24 April 2025, 10:45

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