From Bycatch Reduction to AI, American Seafoods’ New Sustainability Report Demonstrates How the Company is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Commercial Fishing

2025 Sustainability Report highlights measurable progress in responsible fisheries management, low-carbon seafood production, waste reduction and AI-powered technologies designed to improve harvesting efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

●      American Seafoods released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting measurable progress across responsible fisheries management, operational efficiency, waste reduction, employee safety and community investment.

●      Key achievements include producing 1.5 million gallons of biofuel from seafood processing byproducts, reducing prohibited species catch in the Pacific hake fishery, and increasing fiber and film recycling in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, by 157 percent.

●      American Seafoods is also among the first fishing companies to pilot artificial intelligence-powered predictive fishing technology with the goal of helping captains identify promising fishing locations while shortening fishing trips and improving fuel efficiency.

●      To learn more about American Seafoods' sustainability initiatives and read the full 2025 report, visit https://www.americanseafoods.com/media/ajynbwnv/asc-sustainability-report-2025.pdf.

SEATTLE (August 21, 2026) — American Seafoods, a leader in harvesting, processing, and supplying premium wild-caught Alaskan seafood, further demonstrated its commitment to environmental leadership with the release of its fourth annual Sustainability Report. In addition to highlighting measurable progress across responsible fisheries management, operational efficiency, waste reduction, employee safety, and community investment, American Seafoods announced that it is among the first seafood companies to pilot artificial intelligence-powered predictive fishing technology, which helps captains improve fuel efficiency and advance responsible harvesting practices. Operating exclusively in Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)- and Certified Seafood International (CSI)-certified fisheries, the company's 2025 Sustainability Report details how these investments and commitments are helping shape the future of sustainable seafood production and commercial fishing. To learn more about American Seafoods' sustainability initiatives and read the full 2025 report, visit https://www.americanseafoods.com/media/ajynbwnv/asc-sustainability-report-2025.pdf.

"Responsibly managed wild-caught seafood has never been more important as changing ocean conditions, shifting consumer expectations and growing demand for climate-conscious protein reshape the global food system," said Tim Fitzgerald, Chief Sustainability Officer at American Seafoods. "At American Seafoods, that means combining science-based fisheries management, federal oversight and continuous innovation—from independently certified fisheries and end-to-end Chain of Custody traceability to AI-powered technologies that help us harvest more efficiently while protecting ocean resources for future generations. Our Wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake rank among the lowest-carbon mainstream animal proteins, generating a mere 1.5 kilograms of CO₂-equivalent emissions per kilogram of product, which is about one-quarter the emissions of chicken and one-fortieth those of beef."

What Were American Seafoods' Biggest Sustainability Achievements in 2025?

From reducing bycatch and expanding recycling efforts to enhancing crew experience and investing in Alaska communities, American Seafoods made measurable progress across its sustainability priorities:

●      Produced 1.5 million gallons of biofuel from seafood processing byproducts.

●      Reduced prohibited species catch in the Pacific hake fishery, reaching the lowest level since 2015.

●      Calculated the most comprehensive greenhouse gas inventory in company history

●      Increased fiber and film recycling in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, by 157 percent.

●      Converted all fiber packaging to 100 percent recycled content and expanded the company's end-of-life fishing net recycling program across the Alaska pollock harvesting cooperative, recycling approximately 40 metric tons of reusable plastic and more than 10 metric tons of metal chain.

●      Increased Community Partnership Program funding in Western Alaska by 25 percent and donated more than 36 metric tons of seafood through SeaShare, a nonprofit that delivers nutritious seafood to food banks and hunger-relief organizations across the United States.

What makes seafood sustainable? 

American Seafoods believes sustainable wild seafood begins with healthy fish populations, science-based fisheries management, and responsible harvesting practices that protect marine ecosystems for future generations.

The company harvests exclusively from Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)- and Certified Seafood International (CSI)-certified Alaska pollock and Pacific hake fisheries, which are among the most closely monitored and well-managed fisheries in the world. Independent federal observers trained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are aboard every fishing voyage, fisheries operate under strict science-based catch limits, and American Seafoods maintains full Chain of Custody certification to ensure complete traceability from harvest to customer.

Wild Alaska pollock and Pacific hake rank among the lowest-carbon mainstream animal proteins available, generating approximately 1.5 kilograms of CO₂-equivalent emissions per kilogram of product, which is about one-quarter the emissions of chicken and one-fortieth those of beef. 

American Seafoods processes and freezes its seafood at sea within hours of harvest, preserving freshness, flavor, and nutritional value while improving efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing the environmental impacts associated with traditional processing and distribution.

Together, these practices help ensure wild-caught seafood remains a nutritious, renewable, and climate-conscious source of protein for generations to come.

How does American Seafoods ensure responsible fishing?

American Seafoods combines science, technology and collaboration to ensure responsible fishing every day. Fishing operations are guided by science-based stock assessments, strict annual catch limits and independent federal observers aboard every voyage. Captains also use real-time catch information shared across harvesting cooperatives to identify bycatch hotspots and adjust fishing locations when needed, helping reduce interactions with non-target species. If federally established bycatch limits are reached, the fishery closes.

American Seafoods complements these management practices by collaborating with fishery managers, scientists and industry partners to continuously improve fishing methods, reduce environmental impacts and advance responsible fisheries management. The company's investment in artificial intelligence-powered predictive fishing technology builds on these efforts by providing captains with data-driven insights that support more efficient harvesting, improved fuel efficiency and reduced incidental catch. 

How Does American Seafoods Support Its Employees and Alaska Communities?

American Seafoods continues to invest in the health, safety, and well-being of its crews, including renewing its FISH Standard for Crew certification, which recognizes responsible recruitment, crew welfare, compensation, health and safety. The company also enhanced comprehensive medical support through its Fit for Duty program, a proactive health initiative that combines medical screenings, 24/7 telemedicine access and ongoing health monitoring to help keep crew members healthy and prepared for the unique demands of working at sea.

American Seafoods increased Community Partnership Program funding by 25 percent, supporting schools, tribal organizations, food banks, museums, public radio stations, senior citizen centers and other community organizations throughout Western Alaska. The company also donated more than 36 metric tons of seafood through SeaShare, a nonprofit that delivers nutritious seafood to food banks and hunger-relief organizations across the United States.

American Seafoods also continued to support fisheries research and workforce development through the Pollock Conservation Cooperative Research Center - one of the biggest institutional donors to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Pacific University and Northwest Alaska Career and Technical Center.

How is American Seafoods using AI and how will it benefit the industry? 

This year, American Seafoods launched a pilot with GreenFish, becoming one of the first seafood companies to evaluate artificial intelligence-powered predictive fishing technology. The platform combines nearly two decades of historical catch data with real-time oceanographic, weather, and satellite information to identify fishing areas that closely match successful historical conditions.

The platform provides captains with near real-time, probability-based recommendations that help identify high-probability fishing locations, maximizing target catch and minimizing incidental catch while improving fuel efficiency and supporting responsible harvesting practices.

Where can I read American Seafoods’ 2025 Sustainability Report?

To learn more about American Seafoods' sustainability initiatives and read the full 2025 report, visit https://www.americanseafoods.com/media/ajynbwnv/asc-sustainability-report-2025.pdf.

About American Seafoods

American Seafoods is a leader in harvesting, processing, and supplying premium wild-caught Alaskan seafood, frozen at sea within hours of catch to lock in exceptional freshness, flavor, and nutrition. Rooted in the pristine, carefully managed waters of Alaska and the North Pacific Ocean, American Seafoods harvests a variety of fish species, including Alaska pollock, Pacific hake, Pacific cod, and yellowfin sole, and processes them into an array of fillet, surimi, roe, and block products aboard its state-of-the-art fleet of catcher-processor vessels. American Seafoods reconnects consumers with one of the world's most nutrient-dense and sustainable proteins. With deep respect for the communities behind every catch, American Seafoods combines wild Alaska sourcing, premium quality, and trusted nutrition through an extensive global distribution and customer support network, making sustainable, traceable seafood an easy, everyday choice for consumers worldwide. For more information, please visit us at www.americanseafoods.com.