Why Russia-Ukraine conflict may not have much impact on the U.S. caviar market

Disruptions in seafood trade due to the Ukraine crisis has spread to the caviar market, with many distributors in the US distancing themselves from Russia, the source of what many consider as the best quality caviar. Olma Caviar, a large operation in Brooklyn, has an affirmation on its website that left no doubt about its support of Ukraine: “We at Olma are deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine and our friends and family there. We strongly condemn Russian aggression. Our customers may rest assured that we don’t import any products from Russia. You may help Ukraine by donating to the International Rescue Committee.” Chuck Ladouceur, manager of seafood at Bianchini’s, an upscale market in San Carlos, CA, south of San Francisco, had a different slant: “We usually carry Russian caviar on the holiday and we have had a couple of customers asking about us not stocking it. Although I agree with the people in the Ukraine and their defense against Russian invasion; but if a ...