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FOODSERVICE FLASH ~ All the latest news about Wild Alaska Seafood
November 2003
Industry Bite:
According to the US Department of Agriculture, June 2003, seafood consumption
in the U.S. increased by 2.4 percent during the first half of this year.
THIS MONTH'S STORIES IN BRIEF:
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** Alaska King Crab Fisheries Update
** New Wild Alaska Salmon Promotion for Foodservice
Operators
** The Simplicity & Healthfulness of Alaska
Canned Salmon
for Foodservice Operators
** This Month's Recipe: Wild Alaska Salmon, Chick
Pea
and Mint Patties
** Send Us Your Ideas or Requests
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Stories:
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Alaska King Crab Fisheries Update
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With strong 2003 harvests, Wild Alaska King Crab is available and ready
to be shipped to foodservice operations around the globe. Thanks to
the successful conservation and management of Alaska's fisheries, the
Alaska King Crab stocks are rebuilding, and are strong and healthy.
This year, the total brown king crab harvest was approximately 6.5million.
The total red king crab harvest was approximately 16 million, representing
a 9 million increase from 2002. With the holidays just around the corner,
operators should place their orders now for this great tasting product.
Click here for more information on how to obtain a copy of the 2004
Directory of Alaska Seafood Suppliers:
http://www.alaskaseafood.org/aboutus/112003.htm
New Wild Alaska Salmon Promotion for All Foodservice
Operators
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"Nothing Ever Worked This Hard to Reach Your Plate" is the
new theme for the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's new Wild Alaska
Salmon operator promotion. Click here to learn more about ASMI's promotion:
http://www.alaskaseafood.org/foodservice/enews_1103_salmon.htm.
The Simplicity & Healthfulness of Alaska
Canned Salmon for Foodservice Operators
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Wild Alaska Canned and Pouched Salmon is a quick and easy way to create
colorful seafood salads, soups, sandwiches and entrees. With a little
imagination and minimal preparation, Alaska Salmon can bring a flavorful,
new twist to an operation's menu. Its year-round availability, convenience
and healthy nutritional profile also make canned and pouched salmon
an economical way to add salmon to the menu.
Alaska Canned and Pouched Salmon is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and
contains all the essential amino acids, including Vitamin A as well
as niacin and riboflavin from the B-complex group. Canned salmon also
offers four times the omega-3 fatty acids and 20 times the calcium of
canned tuna, turkey and chicken. (Source: Release #13 USDA)
Packed from fresh Alaska Salmon, Alaska Canned and Pouched Salmon is
prized as the highest quality salmon in the world for its rich color,
distinctive flavor and range of textures. The Alaska processing industry
stands apart when it comes to quality control. Alaska Canned & Pouched
Salmon undergoes strict processing standards, including USDC inspections,
before it is sent to market -- first, when it arrives at the dock, then,
after it's been graded, sorted and cleaned, and finally, after it's
been canned and/or pouched.
Alaska Canned Salmon is available year-round and is sold in 14.75-oz
and 64-oz. cans to the foodservice industry. Alaska Salmon is also available
year round in state-of-the-art, shelf-stable foil packages. The 64-oz.
or 7.1-ounce retort pouches are easy to store, handle and take up less
space than cans. They simply tear open at the top and they are easily
disposed of by folding flat. Unopened, the shelf-stable pouch retains
freshness and flavor without refrigeration for up to five years. Alaska
Salmon in pouches is fully cooked, skinless, boneless, and ready to
serve in any recipe that calls for canned salmon.
This Month's Recipe: Wild Alaska Salmon, Chick
Pea and Mint Patties
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As an ingredient or center-of-plate item, Wild Alaska Canned and Pouched
Salmon is extremely versatile and lends itself to a myriad of contemporary
and innovative menu ideas. Whatever the current trend, this product
is a natural fit for recipes such as Alaska Salmon Caesar Salad, Alaska
Salmon Tacos, Alaska Salmon Burgers, Alaska Salmon Pepper & Mushroom
Pizza, Alaska Salmon Nicoise Salad and Alaska Salmon Tamale Pie. Click
here for the Wild Alaska Salmon, Chick Pea and Mint Patties recipe:
http://www.alaskaseafood.org/foodservice/enews_1103_chickpea.htm.
Send Us Your Ideas, Recipes or Requests
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Is there some specific information that you'd like to see in this newsletter?
Then drop us an e-mail and let us know at: mailto:foodservice@alaskaseafood.org
We'll do our best to fulfill your requests.
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