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Sep 06, 2012 (newstodate): Considering the strong and growing demand in the global marketplace for fresh seafood, Greenland should have huge potentials for gaining a significant share of the business.
So far, however, these potentials remain untapped.
-We have seen some efforts over the years by Greenland's exporters of seafood to monitor the international market. But after brief spells, they all came to nothing, says Michael Binzer, Air Greenland CEO.
-The crux is of course logistics and distribution from producers to dealers and consumers. This would in the case of Greenland require airfreight capacity.
-But strangely, the two seafood exporting companies in Greenland show no interest in focusing on seafood exports to the global markets, so we see no projects on the horizon, says Mr Binzer.
In contrast to Greenland, other North Atlantic countries like Iceland and the Faroe Islands are increasing their seafood export volumes, with Norway still leading on a global scale.
So far, however, these potentials remain untapped.
-We have seen some efforts over the years by Greenland's exporters of seafood to monitor the international market. But after brief spells, they all came to nothing, says Michael Binzer, Air Greenland CEO.
-The crux is of course logistics and distribution from producers to dealers and consumers. This would in the case of Greenland require airfreight capacity.
-But strangely, the two seafood exporting companies in Greenland show no interest in focusing on seafood exports to the global markets, so we see no projects on the horizon, says Mr Binzer.
In contrast to Greenland, other North Atlantic countries like Iceland and the Faroe Islands are increasing their seafood export volumes, with Norway still leading on a global scale.