The global meat processing industry is taking a massive hit as coronavirus tears through its factories, but it remains unclear if seafood will ultimately be able to take advantage of the ever-evolving situation.

Banking leaders in the food space with Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest lender in the United States, remain largely bullish on seafood's investment potential.

To get a clearer picture of what investors are looking for in seafood, IntraFish spoke with Steven Coburn, managing director of Wells Fargo Securities; Michael Richard, Wells Fargo's relationship manager for Commercial Banking Specialized Industries, and Jana Dombrowski, Wells Fargo's relationship manager for Commercial Banking

Last year, seafood saw increasing investor interest in raw material resources, with the breakneck pace of seafood consolidation seemingly unstoppable.