In response to the US expanding trade sanctions on Russian seafood, Trident's German subsidiary, Pickenpack, announced it will cease processing Russian pollock raw materials from 2023, affecting the European market by widening the price gap between American and Russian pollock. This move, aimed at promoting Alaskan wild seafood and offering diversified solutions, comes amidst challenges such as the US ban on Russian seafood processed in China, which has led to a premium for US domestic pollock fillets. European processors like Frosta and Nomad Foods are struggling to eliminate Russian raw materials quickly, adjusting to customer preferences and seeking alternative sources to reduce reliance on Russian fish.