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ASMI 101. Overview of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and its programs. ALASKA SEAFOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE Public-Private Partnership. ASMI is a marketing organization with the mission of INCREASING THE ECONOMIC VALUE of the Alaska seafood resource through:
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ASMI 101 Overview of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and its programs
ALASKA SEAFOOD MARKETING INSTITUTE Public-Private Partnership • ASMI is a marketing organization with the mission of INCREASING THE ECONOMIC VALUE of the Alaska seafood resource through: • Increasing the positive awareness of the Alaska Seafood brand; • Collaborative marketing programs that align ASMI and industry marketing efforts for maximum impact within the food industry; • Championing the sustainability of Alaska’s seafood harvests and Alaska’s robust and transparent fisheries management; • Proactive marketing planning to address short and long-term goals while remaining flexible and responsive to a changing environment and economy; • Quality assurance, technical industry analysis, education, advocacy and research; • Prudent, efficient fiscal management. Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) A public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry established to foster economic development of a renewable natural resource.
Operational and Species Committees Board appointed industry members CAPExperts from foodservice, wholesale & retail industries Board of Directors ASMI Executive Director ASMI PROGRAMS Domestic SeafoodTechnical Global Food Aid International Sustainability Communications Quality Safety Nutrition Research and Reports SNP/US Food Aid School Lunch Program Global Aid Five Pillars of Sustainability Gold Standard for Fisheries Mgmt RFM Certification Program Consumer PR Industry Outreach Media Relations Foodservice/Retail Domestic Promotions and Partnerships National Campaigns 9 regional programs 41 countries Regional Campaigns Trade Shows and Missions
Export Markets 60% of Alaska Seafood is exported 60% value of Alaska Seafood from exports
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMGlobal Marketing Efforts • ASMI Global Promotions • 9 Regional Programs in 41 Countries: • Japan • China • South America • Northern Europe • Central Europe • Southern Europe • Western Europe • Eastern Europe • South East Asia • Program Activities • Consumer • PR and Promotion • Trade • Outreach, In-bound & Out-bound missions, shows, expos, retail merchandising • Foodservice • Outreach and PR, in-bound chef missions, chef trainings, HRI trade shows, menu promotions
Domestic Marketing: Retail Increase consumer consumption of Alaska seafood: • Partner with major retailers • Retail employee training materials • Marketing/POS materials • Industry trade publications • Recipe development
Domestic Marketing: Foodservice Increase brand awareness and Alaska seafood consumption in partnership with: • Foodservice operators • Foodservice distributors • Colleges and Universities
Seafood Technical Program • Connect and support industry and ASMI programs in all aspects of: • Seafood Quality • Safety • Traceability • Utilization • Nutrition • Scientific Innovation QUALITY SAFETY NUTRITION SCIENCE
Sustainability & Responsible Fisheries Management Certification Provide resources & support to all ASMI Programs on our Five pillars of Sustainability AK RFM Program was the 1st to be GSSI Recognized, July 2016
Global Food Aid Program EXPANDING PRODUCTS • Started with Wild Alaska Canned Salmon • FrozenWildAlaskaWholeGrainBreaded PollockFishSticks • Frozen WildAlaskaFrozenPollockPortions • Wild Alaska KosherCannedPinkSalmon • WildAlaskaFrozenSockeye/CohoSalmonFillets • WildAlaska HerringFillets • Wild Alaska Canned Herring • Wild Alaska Salmon Fillet Portions • Canned Wild Alaska Pink and Keta Salmon • Wild Alaska Pollock Blocks • Positioning Alaska Seafood as a sought-after protein among Food Aid Programs Globally and Domestically • Expanding future consumer base
Communications Program • Support ASMI Programs • Photos, video collections, collateral development • Serve as ASMI’s spokesperson • Increase Awareness Among Key Audiences • New Media tours, newsletters, AK Legislative visits • Public Relations • Social media, press outreach
What is the CustomerAdvisory Panel (CAP)? • Mission • To provide feedback on effectiveness of ASMI marketing activities and suggestions for how ASMI can react to changes and best position Alaska Seafood in the market • Consists of global membersfrom • Foodservice • Wholesale • RetailGrocery • Advises the ASMI Boardon • Marketchallenges • Changes in marketforces