A recent survey conducted over 3 months including 800 Americans in New England, Mid Atlantic, North Central and the Pacific region of America revealed a great reaction to Alaska seafood. Nearly 49% of Amercan’s surveyed by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) stated eating more fresh seafood at home over the last two years and 85% eating more frozen seafood. They would often look for Alaska seafood. The ASMI states that there is room for growth as more people are eating seafood at home and seafood is lean and rich in Omega 3.
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is in talks with a trade group responsible for the labeling of sustainable seafood. The British Marine Stewardship council certifies sustainable fisheries and issues labeling around the globe.
The labeling increases credibility and keeps prices up as a marketing tool. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute strongly believes that the labeling will help European sales and keep prices up but they want to ensure that Alaska as the place origin stays on the label.
The University of Berkeleys Center for Japanese studies made the Worlds longest California roll this month to honor the 50th anniversary of the Japanese studies center. The students even got dressed up as Ninja’s for the occasion!
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute was more than happy to help. The 330 foot California roll had 180 lb of salmon, 200 lb of rice, 80 lb of avocado and 80 lb of cucumber with the last 15 feet full of tofu for the vegetarians.
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute joined in on the event to help raise awareness of the Alaskan sustainable salmon fishing industry.
Canned Alaskan pink salmon, with its high protein content and beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids, is a key component of a number of international food aid programs sponsored by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI). The initiative began in 2005, and has grown considerably, as demand continues to outstretch supply. The long shelf life and nutritional content make the fish an ideal food for supporting needy food banks in a number of countries and communities where hunger is a problem, including within the United States.
A variety of projects, including disaster relief and child care programs in places as diverse as Cambodia, Jamaica, Guatemala, Bolivia, and Swaziland, have benefited from canned Alaskan salmon. School lunch programs in the U.S. have also used the resource to positive effect.
Canned salmon is an especially good choice for children, as the protein and beneficial fats in the fish are easily metabolized by people of all ages.
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