The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) of Taiwan has notified ASMI of an important upcoming requirement from Taiwan’s FDA concerning the registration of U.S. fishery establishments. An official implementation date has not been […] The post Upcoming Changes to Taiwan FDA Registration Requirement for U.S. Seafood Exports appeared first on Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute ..read more

For Immediate Release The Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Gulf of Mexico shrimp fishery (white, brown, and pink shrimp) for all five Gulf states […] The post U.S. Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Fishery Achieves RFM Certification appeared first on Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute ..read more

Contact: Greg Smith, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (907) 465-5562, gsmith@alaskaseafood.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ASMI Receives Over $5 Million in Federal Funds and Grants to Expand Marketing, Utilization, and Value-Added Efforts    JUNEAU, Alaska. July 9, 2024 – The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is pleased to announce it has secured over $4 million in new federal Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) funding and was recently awarded two $500,000 Saltonstall-Kenedy (S-K) grants. ASMI will use the RAPP funds to diversify and improve overseas markets fo ..read more

The Cruise Line’s Ship Team Will Become Alaska Seafood University Certified for their Understanding of Alaska Seafood Species, Responsible Fishing Practices, and Health Benefits    Juneau, Alaska – May 7, 2024 – On behalf of the nation’s largest source of wild domestic seafood, the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) today announced a first-of-its kind partnership with Holland America Line, which will certify the cruise line’s dining and galley team members for their understanding of the species, benefits and responsible fishing practices of the Alaska fishing industry, via ASM ..read more

Contact: Greg Smith, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (907) 465-5562, gsmith@alaskaseafood.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Economic Value Reports Shows Alaska Seafood Industry Responsible for Employing Over 48,000 Workers, $2.3 Billion in Labor Income, and $6 Billion in Economic Impact in Alaska JUNEAU, Alaska. April 24, 2024 -The 2024 update of The Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry report illustrates the critical role Alaska’s seafood industry plays in the state’s economy. The seafood industry directly employs more than 48,000 workers annually in Alaska and contributes $6 billion ..read more

ASMI is proud to announce a project designed to elevate the Alaska Native connection to our vital Alaska seafood species on the global stage. “Use of designs will be limited to ASMI. Our staff and contractors met with Rico for training on the cultural significance of the designs and their appropriate use and we’re honored to add them to our library,” says former ASMI Senior Director of Global Marketing & Strategy Hannah Lindoff who led the collaboration for ASMI.  About the project Seafood has long been a cornerstone of sustenance and prosperity for Alaskans, deeply ingrained in the ..read more

From subsistence traditions to commercial fishing, AK possesses a unique position of understanding these challenges and conceiving the best ways to address them. Photo by ASMI Guest Authors: Lena (Aloysius) Hoblet and Willow Hetrick As young Alaskans from across the state who care about our state’s future, we recognize the pivotal moment we stand in our history. Alaska’s fisheries have long been a cornerstone of our state’s economy, cultures, and communities. However, as we look to the future of our fisheries, we face many challenges — and opportunities — to ensure the continued sustainability ..read more

Alaska’s 2023 pink salmon harvest of almost 200,000 metric tons was likely exceeded three times by the Russian harvest, driving down market value for all salmon species. NOAA photo. The Alaska seafood industry is facing extraordinary market challenges. A convergence of domestic and international circumstances has created hardship for everyone in our industry. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Board of Directors recognizes that these market downturns acutely affect Alaska fishermen; the men and women who mold their lives around our fishing seasons to support their families. We empathize wi ..read more

United Fishermen of Alaska hosted staff from Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute for a webinar focused on tools for direct marketers. It was held virtually via zoom on April 16, 2024. Watch the presentation with Q&A following in the video below. The post UFA + ASMI Webinar: Direct Marketing Tools appeared first on Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute ..read more

Contact: Greg Smith, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (907) 465-5562, gsmith@AlaskaSeafood.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Women and Children are Big Winners in the Just-Released WIC  Food Package Updates JUNEAU, Alaska. April 11, 2024 – The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the final science-based food package updates for the Women’s, Infant’s and Children’s Supplemental Nutrition program (WIC). The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has been eagerly awaiting the release of the proposed rule updating the WIC packages, after a long review process. We c ..read more