Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Alaska

US pollock output holds steady despite likely harvest shortfall

The global whitefish supply is looking tight for 2026, with Alaska pollock producers potentially leaving quota in the water this year.

Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - October 27, 2025

Alaska pollock producers are ahead of last year when it comes to the production of fillets, surimi and premium formats despite the increasingly likelihood fleets will leave some quota unharvested as the "B" season winds up.

https://www.intrafish.com/whitefish/us-pollock-output-holds-steady-despite-likely-harvest-shortfall/2-1-1891833

Federal Register

Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska

A Rule by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on 10/28/2025NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the Gulf of Alaska (GOA). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the annual 2025 total allowable catch of pollock in Statistical Area 620 in the GOA.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/28/2025-19677/fisheries-of-the-exclusive-economic-zone-off-alaska-pollock-in-statistical-area-620-in-the-gulf-of

FYI’s

Thunder’s Catch, Trident Seafoods, E&E Foods nab wins at Alaska Symphony of Seafood

The award highlights innovation for Alaska seafood products.

Intrafish by Rachel Sapin - October 27, 2025

The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) has announced winners of the 2025 Alaska Symphony of Seafood competition, which spotlights innovation in value-added seafood products.

https://www.intrafish.com/markets/thunder-s-catch-trident-seafoods-e-e-foods-nab-wins-at-alaska-symphony-of-seafood/2-1-1891861

Pacific Seafood hires finance veteran to bolster ambitious growth plans

The executive will lead the company’s 'Mission 31' initiative to double business over the next six years.

Intrafish by John Evans - October 28, 2025

Pacific Seafood has appointed Matt Clark as vice president of finance and administration, the company said in a statement.

https://www.intrafish.com/people/pacific-seafood-hires-finance-veteran-to-bolster-ambitious-growth-plans/2-1-1892474

Opinion

Commentary: For America’s economy and health, Alaska seafood is the answer

Alaska Beacon by Matt Alward - October 27, 2025 

As food prices rise and federal leaders revisit trade and nutrition policies, one solution has quietly been working for decades: Alaska’s commercial seafood industry. It is not only a pillar of our state’s economy, but also a strategic asset in strengthening America’s food security, trade competitiveness, and public health.

https://alaskabeacon.com/2025/10/27/for-americas-economy-and-health-alaska-seafood-is-the-answer/

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