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COVID-19 recap, May 29-31: Outbreak on pollock trawler; Salmon outlook; Benchmark’s cuts; Alaska processor merger

Undercurrent News has launched daily updates about COVID-19's impact on the seafood sector so you can easily keep up with this fast-moving story

By Jason Smith | June 1, 2020 07:01 BST
American Dynasty pollock factory trawler
The pollock factory trawler American Dynasty.
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COVID-19 recap, May 29-31: Outbreak on pollock trawler; Salmon outlook; Benchmark's cuts; Alaska processor merger

The novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to upend the global seafood trade, reducing foodservice demand and complicating supply chains. If you have any stories on how your company is dealing with the crisis, message us here. Here's a recap of pandemic-related seafood news from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31:

American Seafoods Group is fighting a coronavirus outbreak on its American Dynasty factory trawler, with 86 crew testing positive for COVID-19 so far [...]

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