ASMI Industry Update | September 2026
The September 2026 ASMI Industry Update highlights media coverage, global marketing activities, industry resources, campaign assets, and upcoming opportunities for Alaska seafood stakeholders.
Events | Media Coverage | Activities | Resources | Assets
This Month at a Glance
September Industry Snapshot
- 11 media placements
- 1 new resource
- 8 upcoming events
- 1 new campaign asset
Alaska Sablefish and Pink Salmon Make Waves at Malibu Food & Wine
Chefs, media, influencers and food lovers had the opportunity to experience the quality and versatility of Alaska seafood firsthand at the Malibu Food & Wine festival – social media coverage of the event reached nearly 100,000 unique users and generated enthusiastic feedback from attendees.
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Upcoming Events
OCT 6-8 CONXEMAR 2026 – Vigo, Spain
OCT 14 FABEX Kansai 2026 – Osaka, Japan
OCT 17-21 SIAL 2026 – Paris, France
OCT 19-21 HIP Italia Bologna 2026 – Italy
OCT 19-21 Serbotel 2026 – Serbotel, France
OCT 20-22 Seafood Show Latin America 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil
OCT 26-28 Gastrónoma del Mediterráneo 2026 – Valencia, Spain
OCT 28-30 China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2026 – Qingdao, China
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Media Coverage
Top Story: Good Housekeeping highlights wild-caught Alaska salmon among dieticians’ recommended high-protein foods.
Read the article: The Best High-Protein Foods to Eat, According to Dietitians (external link)
Additional Coverage:
- The 7 Costco Freezer Staples Chefs Always Keep Stocked (external link) – EatingWell
- 5 Easy Mediterranean Diet Lunches for Better Heart Health (external link) – VeryWell Health
- Chefs Say These 7 Costco Finds Taste Like They’re Made From Scratch (external link) – Real Simple
- Salmon Vs. Tuna: Dietitians Reveal Which Is More Nutritious (external link) – Prevention
- 7 Brain-Boosting Foods to Eat Every Day (external link) – Martha Stewart
- Seafood embracing value-added and grilling trends (external link) – The National Provisioner
- 15 Costco Kirkland Signature Frozen Foods That Use High Quality Ingredients (external link) – Mashed
- 17 High-Protein Breakfasts So Satisfying, Lunch May Become Optional (external link) – Food, Drink, Life
- Highlights of the Country Cookout at Malibu Food & Wine (external link) – LaLaScoop
ASMI Activities
New Nutrition Data Provides Comprehensive Look at Wild Alaska Seafood
New nutrition data for commercially important Alaska seafood species is now available on a new technical resources webpage (internal link), providing industry members, researchers, marketers, and consumers with the first publicly available source of systematically collected nutritional information for seafood harvested exclusively from Alaska waters.
ASMI Continues Influencer Partnerships in France
This summer, ASMI’s influencer partnerships in France generated more than 1 million video views, reached audiences of 1.1 million+ followers, and inspired seven new Alaska seafood recipes, expanding awareness and showcasing creative ways to enjoy Alaska seafood. Read more about the partnerships here (internal link).
ASMI Partnership Drives More Than 1 Million Views for Alaska Surimi in Japan
ASMI’s partnership with Japanese seafood influencer Asana Mori generated more than 1 million views in September, showcasing Alaska surimi from Dutch Harbor to Japanese consumers through a four-part video series, industry partnerships and an in-store tasting event. Read more about the full trip in the news post (internal link).
First Catch, First Flight Campaign Media Coverage Expands
Media coverage continues to build following ASMI’s May to June 2026 partnership with Alaska Air Cargo on the “First Catch, First Flight” campaign. Read more about the campaign and current coverage on the webpage (internal link).
Dedicated MENAWA Alaska Seafood Website is Live
Development and launch for a regional website to support the Middle East, North Africa, and West Africa (MENAWA) region is complete. Check out the new MENAWA website here (external link).
ASMI All Hands on Deck – Register Now
ASMI’s annual conference, All Hands on Deck, will be at the Hotel Captain Cook, December 1-3, 2026. Registration, with information about flights and hotel, is live on the All Hands on Deck website (internal link).
New Resources
All Hands on Deck Highlights for Harvesters
ASMI invites harvesters to tune into All Hands On Deck 2026 to help inform future efforts.
For Harvesters: See the 2025 All Hands on Deck Recap
New Content, Assets & Campaigns
New Video Highlighting Alaska Seafood Now Playing in Alaska Airports
A new addition to the Alaska Seafood videos can now be seen on rotation in the Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau airports. Find out more about the video series here.
