US: USDA approves anticipated purchases of Alaska sockeye salmon

게시됨 2023년 5월 26일

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a purchase of up to $67.5 million of Alaska sockeye salmon products, including canned and frozen fillets, to be distributed among food insecure Americans through USDA's food and nutrition programs. Sourced from Alaska's sustainably managed fisheries, these products will not only provide essential nutrition but also help reduce the surplus of canned and frozen products in the market. The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) and the Alaska delegation played a key role in securing this approval, highlighting the importance of sustainable wild Alaska Seafood in dietary guidelines and the economic benefits for the Alaska seafood industry.

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USDA approves anticipated purchases of Alaska sockeye salmon. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has praised the U.S Department of Agriculture’s recent approval of a purchase of up to $67.5 million of Alaska sockeye salmon products, with up to $37.5 million for canned and $30 million for frozen sockeye fillet portions. This is great news for the Alaska sockeye sector and food insecure Americans around the country, who will benefit from these nutritious and desirable products through USDA’s food and nutrition programmes this year. A statement from ASMI said: “Sockeye salmon is rich in protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. It’s an excellent seafood choice for USDA’s programme participants. This purchase will go a long way to improve access to exceptional nutrition and help USDA align their offerings with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA 2020-2025) that recommend two seafood servings per week for all Americans, starting at one year of age. “These high quality ...

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