U.S. farmed salmon wholesale prices rise, fresh red salmon supply remains tight

According to the weekly catch update from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI), as of August 30, the catch of Alaska pink salmon has decreased by 27% compared to the same period in 2023. 2023 was a year of large pink salmon returns, resulting in a higher baseline for catches, making this year's output appear more deficient. ASMI noted that the cumulative catch of all types of salmon this year has only reached 83% of the preseason forecast, with pink salmon, although the main catch, also falling below the forecast level. In terms of species composition, except for sockeye salmon, the overall catch of other fish species has not met the original targets. The catch of coho salmon increased by 73% compared to the same period last year, but the total catch still only met 68% of the forecast, making it the lowest among all types of salmon. Overall, except for pink salmon and sockeye salmon, the catch performance of other species this season has been weak. In the sockeye salmon ...