Processing the data:Biennial survey shows processors' sales are up, but numerous headwinds still pressuring margins

摘要

For the most part, recessionary woes plaguing seafood processors in recent years have waned. But even as renewed demand spurs sales, processors still face a litany of challenges to succeeding in this hypercompet-itive business.When Seafood Business conducted its last biennial processor survey in 2011, regulatory compliance ran second to rising food costsas the greatest hurdle faced by processors. In this year's survey, regulatory compliance took the top spot as 46 percent of processors say it distracts them from their core business, especially when rules are enforced unequally.