 Alaska Seafood Newsbrief ASMI E-Newsletter for the Alaska Seafood Industry
December 30 , 2005
In this issue:
Message from the Executive Director As 2005 comes to a close, we should reflect back on what has been a very successful year for ASMI and the Alaska Seafood industry as a whole. Wild Alaska Seafood is highly sought after in the market place both at home and abroad, grounds prices are generally up and the harvest projections and market conditions for this coming year look promising. Sure there are many challenges facing our industry but all-in-all, I believe most would agree that this was a better year then the previous one and the future for Alaska Seafood looks bright. On behalf of the entire ASMI staff I would like to thank the Alaska Seafood Industry (processors and harvesters) for your strong support this past year. We are pleased to be a part of this dynamic industry and are committed to doing the best job possible for you in the year ahead Have a happy and prosperous New Year, Ray Riutta |
State Partnership with Industry Reflected in Governor's Budget A state match for industry and federal dollars for ASMI appears in the FY07 Operating Budget proposal Governor Frank Murkowski submitted to the Alaska State Legislature in December. The request also appears in a list of highlighted budget items designed to invest in Alaska’s future (see page 7 of the linked “Highlights”). Upon approval by the legislature, the funds will help ASMI leverage millions in federal dollars to support marketing efforts. The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget updated its Missions and Measures for Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. The new mission statement reflects the ASMI board of directors’ dedication to increasing the value of Alaska’s harvest. |
New Alaska Grant Program for Vessel Quality Upgrades The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development is announcing a new grant program to assist commercial salmon harvesters and salmon tender vessel owners in financing quality upgrades on their vessels. The program is intended to improve the consistency of salmon quality throughout Alaska and provide increased economic activity to those regions of Alaska hardest hit by the downturn in the Alaska salmon industry. For more information, see the press release and grant information. |
Seminar on Export Credit Guarantee Programs The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service invites seafood exporters and bankers to a one-day seminar on how Export Credit Guarantee programs work. Register early in order to attend the seminar in Sacramento, California on February 13, 2006. |
Natural Products Expo to Co-locate with Specialty & Ethnic Food Expo Some Alaska seafood producers may be interested to know that this year the annual Natural Products Expo West will be co-located with the World Ethnic Market Specialty and Ethnic Food Exhibition, in Anaheim, California, March 23-24, 2006. |
Canned Salmon Message Reaching Americans The previous Newsbrief included information about ASMI's promotions for canned and pouched salmon in traditional markets and the emerging Hispanic market, and included information about the magazine insert ads running in January issues of Cooking Light and regional issues of Southern Living. A copy of the ad, also shown in a November Newsbrief, is included here for the benefit of many new Newsbrief subscribers. |
Fishermen Will See This Ad in Pacific Fishing in January Fishermen will see this full-page color ad in the January issue of Pacific Fishing, inviting them to visit the new ASMI website and subscribe to Newsbrief. The ad features Jim Dybdahl and his family. Jim Dybdahl operates out of Hoonah, and operates a trolling vessel. Hats off to Jim for offering his assistance to ASMI! |
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