2024 ALASKA SYMPHONY OF SEAFOOD ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS

2024 Alaska Symphony of Seafood announces award winners. The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Alaska Symphony of Seafood, an event that highlights the most innovative and delicious products featuring Alaska’s finest seafood.

This year’s winners are:

● Best New Retail Product: Teriyaki Salmon Jerky by Fable Fish Company
● Best New Foodservice Product: Miso Black Cod Deli Kits by Alaskan Leader Seafoods
● Beyond the Plate: Holdfast Kelp Vodka produced by Uncharted Distillery
● Most Innovative: Holdfast Kelp Vodka produced by Uncharted Distillery
The highly anticipated People’s Choice Award selected by attendees during the evening’s tasting
reception was also revealed:
● People’s Choice: Cold Smoked Salmon by M.I.F. Seafoods
The judging panel included some of the Pacific Northwest’s top culinary talent:
● Roy Breiman – Vice President of Food & Beverage, Columbia Hospitality
● Rachel Yang – Chef/Owner of Joule and Revel Restaurants
● Kati Lauffer – Culinary Director, Nordstrom
● David Tangkilisin – Chef at Chinook’s
● Jason Stoneburner – Chef/Owner of Stoneburner

These esteemed judges played a key role in recognising the remarkable innovation and culinary creativity of this year’s entries.

“We are thrilled to honour these outstanding products that showcase the quality and diversity of Alaska’s seafood,” said Kristy Clement, CEO of AFDF. “The Symphony of Seafood celebrates not only the exceptional products but also the people and companies driving Alaska’s seafood industry forward.”

Held at the King Street Ballroom in Seattle, the event featured a vibrant tasting reception, dinner, and awards ceremony hosted by Chris Egan of KING 5 Seattle. Guests had the unique opportunity to taste all product entries and cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award.

The evening was made possible by the generous support of sponsors, including Highliner sponsors Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association, as well as Captain sponsor Marine Stewardship Council.

For more information about the Alaska Symphony of Seafood and the winning products, visit AFDF.org.

About Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation

Founded in 1978, the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) is dedicated to empowering sustainable growth and innovation within Alaska’s seafood industry through collaborative partnerships, research-driven initiatives, and community-focused programmes.