Highlights from the GAPP Conference: A Focus on Pollock Industry Developments

Undercurrent News reported live from the Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) conference last week, unveiling new price assessments for pollock fillets. The conference took place on September 18, 2025, in Seattle, Washington, drawing nearly 300 attendees—a record turnout for the event.

Support from US Senators

During the meeting, US Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan expressed their support for the pollock industry. Senator Murkowski emphasized her commitment to funding federal agencies that advocate for science-based fisheries management. Meanwhile, Senator Sullivan noted that Canada is nearing a decision to ban Russian seafood that has been processed in third countries, such as China.

For more comprehensive insights from the event, you can click here for a full recap of our coverage.

New Price Assessments Launched

In conjunction with the GAPP conference, Undercurrent News introduced three new monthly price assessments for pollock fillet blocks sourced from China, Russia, and the US. These price assessments focus on:

• Russian and US fillet blocks, specifically for pin-bone out (PBO), ex-coldstore Europe.
• Chinese double-frozen full fillet blocks, free on board (FOB) China, prepared from Russian headed and gutted raw materials.

These assessments will be released on the third Thursday of every month, providing timely market insights.

Where to Find Detailed Price Information

To access detailed price information:

• For FOB China double-frozen blocks, click here.
• For the Russian PBO prices, click here.
• For the US prices, click here.

Each assessment will be accompanied by a market roundup story, which you can read here.

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