US government planning new purchases of canned salmon

The bid comes during a year when excess pink salmon remains on the market.

USDA canned salmon for its federal programs could absorb some of the excess pink salmon on the market currently. — USDA canned salmon for its federal programs could absorb some of the excess pink salmon on the market currently.Photo: OBI Seafoods

Rachel Sapin

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Published 18 September 2023, 17:37Updated 19 September 2023, 15:07