When: May 29 & 30, 2013 Where: Bell Harbor Convention Center – Seattle The economic potential of the Arctic is one of the ‘hottest’ topics on the national—and international—economic agenda. But what is the true potential? The Promise of the Arctic is a policy-driven conference that seeks to explore the opportunities—and honestly expose the challenges—of the harsh Arctic … Read More »
AFDF is proud to announce the 2013 Alaska Symphony of Seafood (ASOS) which marks the 20th anniversary of this unique event. The Symphony is a competition for new commercial-ready products made from Alaska seafood in three categories.The ASOS was created to encourage new product development from seafood harvested in Alaska. During its 20-year existence, over 350 unique products have been … Read More »
As a part of a continuing efforts to reduce energy consumption and costs for Alaskans, the State of Alaska appropriated $250,000 to AFDF to implement a fishing vessel energy audit pilot project. AFDF will be collaboratively working with the University of Alaska’s Marine Advisory Program (MAP) and a stakeholder Steering Committee in order to be successful in developing a useful tool for the … Read More »
The premier, international conference of the Society of Fatty Acids and Lipids happens every 2 years in various cities around the world. This year the conference is taking place in Vancouver, British Columbia on May 26 – 30, 2012.At this meeting, you have the unique opportunity to learn from the scientists who are conducting leading-edge research in nutrition and fatty acids. New … Read More »
This year’s 19th Annual Alaska Symphony of Seafood was a huge success by any measure: attendance, ticket sales, industry support through sponsorships, number of product entries and marketing exposure. In short, it was the “best ever” based on many attendees comments.The Symphony’s winning products were a big hit at the International Boston Seafood Show; these included the Grand Prize … Read More »
Judging event and reception for our 19th Annual Alaska Symphony of Seafood new products contest will be held in Seattle on Thursday, February 2, 2012, followed by Gala Soirée and Awards Ceremony in Anchorage on Friday, February 10, 2012.The event's multiple locations give fisheries and seafood promoters the opportunity to introduce new and innovative … Read More »
The 18th Annual 2011 Alaska Symphony of Seafood conducted by Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation is scheduled as a 3 event celebration of new Alaskan seafood products this winter. The 2011 Alaska Symphony of Seafood will kick off in Seattle with the judging event and reception for seafood industry insiders and invitees on February 3rd @ the Palace Ballroom. The judging results will be kept … Read More »
The 17th Annual Alaska Symphony of Seafood new seafood products contest has been funded and the Call for Products has been distributed by Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF). For the last 16 years, with the help of several generous industry sponsors such as Alaska Seafood Marketing Board, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Trident Seafoods, American … Read More »
AFDF has requested funding through AKSSF to provide sponsorship for the International Symposium on Energy Use in Fisheries in Seattle, November 14 – 17, 2010. • Keynotes, plenary with invited speakers, special sessions with panel discussion, concurrent oral sessions, poster session. Click here for more information » … Read More »
UFA with support from Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, is holding an informational celebration of commercial fishing with presentations by industry representatives @ Clarion Suites, Anchorage, on Tuesday, September 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. followed by a seafood … Read More »
AFDF is a major sponsor of this joint conference between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO’s first meeting in over 3 decades) and University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF) to be held in Anchorage in May 2010. See: • Brochure • Prospectus … Read More »
2009 Alaska Symphony of Seafood photos are available including pictures of the winning entries, People’s Choice and Grand Prize winners. Click here to view » … Read More »