Alaska seafood industry chipping away at wild salmon glut with coupons and a plea to the USDA

Suppliers are finding ways to relieve inventory pressure ahead of the upcoming season.

Alaska seafood marketers are relying on discounts to help retailers sell more wild sockeye salmon this year and relieve inventory pressure from two historic harvests. — Alaska seafood marketers are relying on discounts to help retailers sell more wild sockeye salmon this year and relieve inventory pressure from two historic harvests.Photo: BBRSDA

Rachel Sapin

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Published 1 May 2023, 13:30Updated 1 May 2023, 14:01