Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute takes centre stage at the first edition of iFish at BolognaFiere

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (Asmi) will be among the key participants at the first edition of iFish at BolognaFiere, the new event launched within the context of iMeat (International Meat Fair).

From 11 to 13 October, wild Alaska fish meets chefs, restaurateurs, distributors and professionals in the fish sector, with a space dedicated to training, show cooking and tastings for professionals.

Alaska species

It will therefore be an important opportunity to put the richness of species from the Pacific’s cool, clean waters and the model of fisheries management focused on the essential issue of sustainability in the spotlight.

At the Asmi stand, the various types of Alaska Wild Salmon, Pacific Cod, Sablefish or Black Cod, Pollock, and various other species of white and flat fish, such as Alaska Plaice, will be presented.

Training sessions

However, Asmi’s participation will not be limited to exhibiting. Within the Eurofishmarket Hub, training sessions will in fact be held on highly topical issues for those who purchase, offer and communicate fish products.

The training sessions will focus above all on sustainability and the variety of fish from Alaska , because Asmi is an interprofessional association operating as a partnership between the State of Alaska and its fishing industry. Its role is to promote the excellence of its seafood products, wild and sustainable, while also providing training for sector operators.

The meetings will be led by Valentina Tepedino from Eurofishmarket and David McClellan from Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. The presentations and training sessions will be brought to life by show cooking with tastings accompanying each event and conducted by chef Marcello Leoni, who will showcase the versatility and gastronomic potential of the various species through his dishes.

Fishing in Alaska

Fishing, in Alaska, is the largest source of economic sustenance and exports almost 60% of seafood products and 90-95% of wild salmon to the United States’ private market.

In addition to salmon, Alaska is also known for other products such as crabs, Pacific Cod, Sablefish, Halibut and Sole, all available fresh during the permitted fishing season or frozen throughout the year.

The sustainability of Alaska seafood products is an indispensable imperative for this state, even enshrined in a law incorporated into the Constitution more than 70 years ago, which requires all catches to be managed through regulations designed to prevent waste and damage to the habitat. This ensures the survival and reproduction of the various species and secures the future of the economy in markets around the world.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.