The Seattle-based Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers announced funding for another round of its North American Partnership Program, which is designed to educate seafood consumers about wild Alaska pollock.

GAPP will also hold a virtual workshop to provide advice and answer questions about how to craft a solid proposal. The workshop is open to anyone interested in submitting a proposal and will begin at 1 p.m. PT on Wednesday, July 15.

“Strengthening our partnerships with customers and seeding the innovation pipeline continues to be key to our industry’s success,” said Mikel Durham, GAPP board chairwoman.

This round of the program, the association says, will focus on new product formulations that meet consumers where they are: hungry at home. The association will accept proposals to build awareness and demand for wild Alaska pollock in the North American marketplace from any organization, in any country, with particular focus on bringing this fish into new channels, new formats, and with new influencers.

“There has never been a more disruptive time in our food history, and now is the time to double-down and engage consumers with new ideas, innovations, influencers and recipes,” said Craig Morris, GAPP CEO.

All product forms will be considered – fillets, surimi, roe, fishmeal, or oil. Programs targeting either the retail or the food service channel are eligible for consideration. Proposals can request up to a dollar-for-dollar match, meaning GAPP will match up to a dollar for every dollar of the partner’s marketing investment.

Proposals are due to GAPP by Friday, Sept. 4. Funding announcements should be made no later than Sept. 28. The workshop is part of GAPP's free summer webinar series. 

National Fisherman is proud to sponsor this work and support industry and market expansion for wild seafood.