Cod ruled at the 2018 Alaska Symphony of Seafoods.
The grand prize in the annual competition organized by the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation was presented on Feb. 27 in Juneau to Alaskan Leader Seafoods for its premium wild caught Alaskan cod with Lemon Herb Butter, which also placed first in the symphony’s retail competition.
Trident Seafoods’ Wild Alaska Skillet Cuts, premium whole cuts of wild Alaskan pollock, suggested as a perfect addition to tacos, pasta or stir fry, placed second in retail competition. Kelp Salsa-Campfire, by Barnacle, took third prize in retail.
Its more than a dozen ingredients include everything from Alaskan kelp to hone and olive oil.
Trident also was awarded first prize in food service competition for its Hot and Spicy Wild Alaskan Pollock Fish Sandwich, whose portion size adheres to the child nutritional guidelines for schools.
A smoked black cod dip by Saltwood Smokehouse LLC, made with a creamy mix of fresh chopped herbs, and lemon zest, placed second in food service, and Orca Bay Foods LLC was third with Alaska Sockeye Salmon Bites, suggested as a healthy appetizer or school lunch menu item.
People’s choice awarded went to Link Snacks at the symphony’s Seattle gala for Jack Link’s Salmon Jerky, and in Juneau for Barnacle’s Kelp Salsa-Campfire.
Alaska Leader Seafoods also placed first with its Cod Crunchies Pet Treats in the Beyond the Plate competition and Trident Seafoods’ Wild Alaska Pollock Roe-Barako Style, made with premium wild Alaska Pollock roe, was awarded first prize in Beyond the Egg competition.
The Alaska Symphony of Seafood began in 1993 to encourage creation of innovative new products offered by the seafood industry to retail and food service markets.
AFDF is a private, non-profit entity created in 1978 to promote development of Alaska’s seafood industry. Winners in each category get roundtrip tickets and the opportunity to display their winning products at the Seafood Expo North American in Boston, coming up this year March 11-13.
