Ronald Rogness Joins GAPP as its Director of Industry Relations, Partnerships and Fishery Analysis

Seafood industry veteran Ronald Rogness will join the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) as its Director, Industry Relations, Partnerships and Fishery Analysis. In this position, Rogness will have oversight of the GAPP Partnership Program as well as critical membership services including the Association’s various fishery and trade reports.

Leading Wild Alaska Pollock Food Chain Partners to Share Insights on ‘State of Food’ at Upcoming Event

Leading national and regional Wild Alaska Pollock customers will join a panel focused on the evolving consumer, future for Wild Alaska Pollock and the current ‘state of food,’ the annual Wild Alaska Pollock meeting to be held on October 17, 2022, at the Westin Seattle, the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced today. Key decision-makers from Nordstrom, Gorton’s, Arby’s, Lil Woody’s and Trident will join a panel during the afternoon session of GAPP’s annual event, to be moderated by Seafood News editor and annual meeting master-of-ceremonies Amanda Buckle.

GAPP Still Seeking Stand-Out Product Innovation and Promotion Concepts for Funding

The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) is still actively seeking cutting-edge proposals for its next round of Partnership Program funding. GAPP has expanded the Program this year to focus on global opportunities for Wild Alaska Pollock with specific emphasis on project ideas in “growth areas” for the fish as identified through GAPP’s proprietary research including its recently released “Wild Alaska Pollock 2040” Report.  

Three Fishing Fleets Chart Course Towards FISH Standard for Crew Certification

May 11, 2022 FISH Standard for Crew

FISH Standard for Crew Inc. is pleased to announce that NovaNam (Pty) Ltd, a Namibian-based subsidiary of the Nueva Pescanova Group, the At-Sea Processors Association (APA), representing United States flagged Alaskan pollock catcher- processors, and the Fishing Industry Association – Papua New Guinea (FIA-PNG) are the first organizations to complete FISH Standard audits.

GAPP Releases Landmark Report On Future International Market Opportunities For Wild Alaska Pollock

The United States, Malaysia, Spain, and the United Kingdom rank as the most favorable future markets for Wild Alaska Pollock demand growth, according to a newly released landmark report that explored the export market opportunities for the fish, the Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) announced today. The release of the report marks the conclusion of a months-long, comprehensive process conducted by renowned firm McKinley Research to support long-term industry investments in market diversification and international marketing efforts for Wild Alaska Pollock.