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US government seeking more Alaska pollock following industry's plea for help

The USDA has been ramping up its purchasing and bid requests for both wild salmon and pollock, following pleas for help from companies, lawmakers, marketing groups.

Pollock fish sticks are one of the commodities requested in the bid.
Pollock fish sticks are one of the commodities requested in the bid.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 8 November 2023, 19:28Updated 8 November 2023, 20:55
Alaska pollockUS Department of Agriculture (USDA)Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteUS CongressDan Sullivan