More than 18 months after two seafood companies were blocked from exporting some product to China, there remains no resolution and, for one, no timeframe in sight
Chinese authorities continue to block imports from two New Zealand seafood factories just over 18 months after the suspension began.
In January a Sanford facility in Havelock that processes mussels and a Sealord factory in Nelson that processes finfish and fishmeal underwent live video audits by Chinese customs.
Concerns around Covid-19 health and safety protocols were cited by the foreign authorities and exports to China were suspended immediately.
Sealord chief executive Doug Paulin said the impact had been significant. “The financial impact to our business has been significant, around $6 million in total to date.”