"Salmon"

Thailand has become a major importer of Norwegian seafood, with salmon and trout purchases totalling 8,385 tons, worth THB2.8 billion in the first four months of this year, according to a senior executive of a Norwegian seafood corporation.

Amid widespread concerns that the second wave of coronavirus outbreak in China could spread to Thailand via imported salmon, the Department of Fisheries has assured that all aquatic animal products sold in Thailand are safe from the virus.

Authorities have moved to quell fears that a second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak in China could spread to Thailand via imported salmon. China said on Thursday (June 18) that a new outbreak of the virus had been traced to imported salmon processed at Beijing’s Xinfadi food market. The news rocked confidence in the Thai seafood market, since Thailand imports large shipments of salmon.

Salmon cannot be contaminated with the Covid-19 virus, Disease Control Department deputy director-general Dr Thanarak Palipat stated.

The Thai appetite for Norway's salmon has grown substantially, despite the economic slowdown, according to Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC).

JON Erik Steenslid is on a mission to win over the world to Norwegian seafood.

Japan may be an island nation surrounded by the bounty of the sea, but businessman Tetsuro Sogo is looking inland to raise one of the country’s most loved sushi fish: salmon.

Chef Antony Scholtmeyer and his team at Elements restaurant of the Okura Prestige Bangkok hotel continue their celebration of succulent seafood this summer, blending French culinary techniques with premium Japanese ingredients.

Zen Restaurant shines the spotlight on salmon next month with a “Salmon Treasure” campaign that features a brand new menu crafted from the delicious fresh fish.

Salmon takes its turn under the spotlight as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) teams up with Crab & Claw restaurant in featuring prime wildcaught salmon from Alaska and the US Pacific Northwest.