May 30, 2024
Trident to Continue Operations at its Kodiak, Alaska Plant Through ‘B’ Season
The move is part of Trident's commitment to supporting fishermen and communities while executing its strategic restructuring and modernization initiative.
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May 10, 2024
From the Fisherman's Table: Wild Alaska Salmon Meets Sweet Potato
Sweet potato, avocado and wild Alaska salmon? There's a lot to love about this recipe that's perfect for Mother's Day (or any occasion).
May 9, 2024
Anchoring the Family: The Life, Labor and Love of an Alaskan Fishing Mom
On the rugged coast of southern Alaska, where icy waters provide hope for a rich season, the Brown family have woven their lives into the fabric of their small fishing community.
Apr 24, 2024
Silver Bay Seafoods Finalizes Acquisition of Trident's Ketchikan Plant
The parties expressed a mutual appreciation of the smooth transition for the benefit of all stakeholders.
About Trident Seafoods
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Short description
Trident Seafoods was founded in 1973 by Chuck Bundrant and two fisherman partners. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Trident’s focus on commercial fishing and primary processing operations continues to be in Alaska. Over the past 50 years, the scope of species harvested and processed by Trident has expanded from king crab to include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in Alaska, as well as Pacific whiting off the West Coast. Trident also expanded its global supply chain to include sourcing from a network of trusted seafood producers worldwide.
Full boilerplate
Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in 12 Alaska communities. Trident’s global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.
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Company Stats and Facts
1973
Year founded by Chuck Bundrant, a young man from Tennessee who was soon joined by Kaare Ness and Mike Jacobson.
9,000+
Employees in Processing, Product, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Operations, Support, and more.
5,400+
Independent fishermen and crewmembers whom we consider to be part of our family.
1,400+
Independent vessels who choose to work with Trident each year.
33
Company-owned vessels including harvesting vessels, support vessels, catcher-processors, and a floating processor vessel.
50+
Countries where customers enjoy Trident seafood, nutritional supplements, pet products, and more.
15
Alaska-based shore plants and support operations located in 13 coastal communities.
18
International value-added processing plants, sales offices, and virtual sales hubs.
10
Lower 48 U.S.A. processing and production plants, R&D center, and Seattle HQ.
2
Shipyards in Washington, U.S.A., with support in Alaska.
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Alexis Telfer, VP - Global Communications