August 19, 2022 — US scallop demand, like other high-end seafood items, is falling back down to earth after record post-pandemic pricing.
“This scallop season has been unlike any other, and I’ve been doing this for 30 years,” Peter Safner, the leader buyer of scallops with Massachusetts-based Boston Sword & Tuna, told IntraFish.
“Unforeseen worldwide inflation, economic uncertainty, fuel costs and the war in Ukraine have all contributed to slower demand in the market.”