Families across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are noticing higher seafood prices this Lent, particularly for Friday fish fries and restaurant meals. A major local supplier says rising global shipping costs and tariffs are behind the increases.
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“Any supply chain disruption is going to decrease availability. It will make the items go up in price,” said Mark Frisch, owner and executive vice president of BSF, formerly known as Beaver Street Fisheries. Imported seafood — which makes up roughly 80% of the industry’s products — has been especially affected by global pressures, seafood industry experts say. Tariffs, shipping delays, and disruptions to supply chains mean the cost to bring seafood into the United States has risen. For perspective, bulk shrimp that restaurants purchased for about $4.50 per pound last Lent is now closer to $6 per pound, a jump that echoes across distributors and foodservice operations. “There are a lot of global effects on our industry, so this is an industry that relies on 80% of imported goods. When there are impacts globally, it impacts us in the United States,” Frisch said. “Whether it’s tariffs, whether it’s what’s happening in the Middle East, and the way product moves around the world through cargo ships, etc.”“Well, not necessarily short-term solutions, but looking where we are today is a plant that we refurbished an old freezer and made this a processing plant here. So, we can do more processing in Jacksonville, so one of the things we would like to do is more processing in Jacksonville. So, the tariff impact will be less,” Frisch explained.The company credits its resilience to its roots: a family story dating back to the 1950s, when Frisch’s grandfather and his brother came to Jacksonville with nothing but hard work and determination. “Amazingly, we are talking about people who came here, couldn’t speak English, and didn’t have a dollar. It’s just a true story of hard work and perseverance. The classic American dream,” Frisch said. BSF serves retail and foodservice customers across the U.S. and in 52 countries, giving the company a front-row view of seafood pricing and supply trends. Frisch says that even with higher costs, sales remain steady as the company and its customers adjust to the global pressures affecting the seafood market. For Jacksonville families, the result is a noticeable increase at the grocery store and local restaurants, particularly for Lent staples like shrimp and cod.Briana Brownlee is excited to call Jacksonville home and join the News4JAX team. She joins us from Southwest Florida, where she reported at Fox 4 News in Fort Myers. Before making it to the Sunshine state, she got her start in Rapid City South Dakota as the morning reporter and later transitioned into the weekend Sports Anchor.Jesse Hanson earned his BA in communications from UNF in 2014 while working as a freelance videographer in Jacksonville. He began work at Channel 4 News in 2016 and has since been an integral part of bringing stories to life on The Morning Show.St. Augustine replacing downtown parking kiosks with cashless touchscreensHundreds participate in Jacksonville ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administrationFlagler College students protest housing policy as seniors cite affordability, availability concernsGAME DAY ⚾🦐 The defending Triple-A National Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp returnShould an HOA or property management company be required to post parking rules for visitors?Fights erupt at Palatka Junior-Senior High after field trip focused on mental healthMother of teen punched during arrest says officer went too far⚾️ Opening Day + perfect weather=the ultimate Friday night in JaxStudy finds most ‘Mayport Shrimp’ dishes served in Jacksonville area are actually importedNew ‘larger format’ Publix store in SilverLeaf features wine bar, expanded deli menu, custom pizzasFamily of A’hmari Robinson shares stories at candlelight vigil days after his deathGetting ready for the next GROW ROUND! Tower Garden maintenance...
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