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Navigating low quotas in the US scallop industry with Northern Wind CEO Ken Melanson
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- Feb 20, 2026
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Summary
In recent years, scallop quotas in the U.S. Northeast have dropped significantly, prompting companies in the region to seek alternative sources. In this episode, we speak with Northern Wind CEO Ken Melanson about how the New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S.A.-based seafood supplier is navigating a constrained domestic scallop supply and a shifting tariff landscape. This episode was made possible by SeafoodSource Premium. Upgrade to a Premium Membership today using code DEEPDIVE Become a SeafoodSource Premium Member | SeafoodSource Theme music: "Relaxed Podcast Beat" by Tunetank via pixabay.com Find us on SeafoodSource.com or email [email protected] to share any show ideas or guest suggestions.