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Want to break out of the drab and usual seafood menus?

New dietary guidelines recommend that we all should be eating more seafood – and children are no exception. In fact, studies have shown that children, in particular, need the high quality protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats that seafood provides. Taste tests conducted in schools across the country have shown that kids love the taste of once-frozen Genuine Alaska Po***ck®. To achieve simil

ar results and make seafood successful in your schools, it is essential to source the right product, develop menus that appeal to students, and merchandise it effectively. On our website you you’ll find mouth-watering, student-accepted recipes that will increase variety on your menus while supplying your students with all of the health benefits of seafood. Visit: www.greatfishforgreatkids.org

We're committed to your success with seafood! Got a question about Alaska po***ck, or seafood in general? Need merchandising materials and recipes? Want to know more about how to have success with seafood? We are happy to help. Just ask us!

02/05/2026
01/30/2026

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Fish sticks are having a moment in schools—and honestly, it’s well deserved. 🐟✨As students head through the school year,...
01/28/2026

Fish sticks are having a moment in schools—and honestly, it’s well deserved. 🐟✨

As students head through the school year, cafeterias across the country are leaning on familiar favorites that kids actually enjoy and that meet today’s nutrition standards. Fish sticks made from wild Alaska po***ck check all the boxes: mild taste, high-quality protein, and a sustainability story parents and schools can feel good about.

For many students, a fish stick at lunch might be their first positive experience with seafood. That’s not just a win for school meals—it’s a win for lifelong healthy eating habits and for U.S. fishermen who harvest one of the most responsibly managed fisheries in the world.
Sometimes the most impactful food stories start with the simplest bites. 💙

01/27/2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that most U.S. children aren’t eating enough seafood—despite clear evidence i...
01/17/2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that most U.S. children aren’t eating enough seafood—despite clear evidence it supports healthy growth, brain development, and overall nutrition.

As one of the most widely consumed, affordable, and sustainable seafood options in the U.S., Alaska po***ck can play an important role in helping families and schools close this nutrition gap with foods kids already enjoy, like fish sticks and sandwiches.

Getting more seafood onto kids’ plates isn’t just good for fisheries—it’s good for kids’ health.

A new technical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlights the many nutritional advantages of eating fish and gives guidance on how families can make healthy choices to add fish to a child's diet.

Why Alaska Po***ck Fish Sticks Belong on School Lunch TraysWhen we think about school meals, we often focus on calories ...
01/14/2026

Why Alaska Po***ck Fish Sticks Belong on School Lunch Trays

When we think about school meals, we often focus on calories and cost. But what we serve children at school is about far more than filling stomachs—it’s about shaping lifelong habits, supporting learning, strengthening communities, and making responsible choices for the future. In that context, Alaska po***ck fish sticks play a quietly powerful role in America’s schools.

First and foremost, Alaska po***ck fish sticks provide high-quality nutrition that kids will actually eat. Made from a lean, mild-flavored white fish, Alaska po***ck is rich in protein and naturally low in saturated fat. It delivers essential nutrients—like B vitamins, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids—that support brain development, concentration, and overall health. For many students, especially those who rely on school meals as a primary source of nutrition, fish sticks may be their most consistent exposure to seafood’s benefits.

Equally important is familiarity and acceptance. Introducing children to seafood can be challenging, but fish sticks meet kids where they are. Their recognizable shape, taste, and texture make them approachable, reducing plate waste while helping students build positive associations with seafood. For many adults who enjoy fish today, fish sticks were the first step. In schools, they serve as a gateway food—opening the door to healthier eating patterns that can last a lifetime.

Alaska po***ck fish sticks also represent a responsible and values-aligned choice for school food programs. Wild Alaska po***ck comes from one of the most rigorously managed and sustainable fisheries in the world. Harvested in U.S. waters under science-based quotas, it supports healthy ocean ecosystems while ensuring long-term availability. Serving Alaska po***ck in schools teaches children—implicitly but powerfully—that good food can also be good for the planet.

There’s a strong economic and community dimension as well. Choosing U.S.-caught Alaska po***ck supports American fishermen, processors, and coastal communities, many of which depend on sustainable fisheries for their livelihoods. At a time when schools are asked to stretch limited budgets, Alaska po***ck delivers exceptional value: affordable, versatile, and dependable in supply without compromising quality.

Finally, serving Alaska po***ck fish sticks aligns with a broader educational mission. School meals are one of the few places where nutrition, sustainability, and equity intersect every single day. By offering a nutritious, sustainable, and widely accepted seafood option, schools reinforce lessons about health, stewardship, and smart choices—without adding complexity or cost.

In short, Alaska po***ck fish sticks aren’t just a convenient menu item. They are a practical solution to real challenges facing school nutrition programs and a meaningful investment in students’ health, learning, and future. When we put Alaska po***ck on school lunch trays, we’re doing more than serving a meal—we’re nourishing minds, supporting communities, and setting the table for a more sustainable food system.

Winter back-to-school lunches call for meals that are warm, comforting, and nourishing—and Alaska Po***ck fits the bill ...
01/13/2026

Winter back-to-school lunches call for meals that are warm, comforting, and nourishing—and Alaska Po***ck fits the bill perfectly. ❄️🐟

Mild, flaky, and kid-friendly, Alaska Po***ck makes it easy to add high-quality protein to school lunches without a lot of prep. Think cozy fish tacos tucked into soft tortillas, crispy Po***ck nuggets paired with roasted sweet potatoes, or a thermos of creamy fish chowder for extra-cold days.

As a wild-caught, sustainable fish from U.S. waters, Alaska Po***ck is a feel-good choice for busy families—nutritious, versatile, and delicious. It’s a smart way to keep lunches exciting and fuel kids through winter learning days.

01/13/2026

The U.S. government recently updated its set of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which prioritize seafood consumption.

School lunch win 🏫🐟Wild Alaska Po***ck is showing up in cafeterias across the country — and kids are actually eating it....
01/12/2026

School lunch win 🏫🐟

Wild Alaska Po***ck is showing up in cafeterias across the country — and kids are actually eating it.

✔ Mild, kid-friendly taste
✔ High-quality protein for growing brains & bodies
✔ Wild-caught in U.S. waters
✔ Sustainable & affordable for schools

When nutrition, sustainability, and taste line up, everybody wins.

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A Christmas Thanks from the Lunch LineIn kitchens bright before the dawn,While halls are quiet, lights still on,You tie ...
12/24/2025

A Christmas Thanks from the Lunch Line

In kitchens bright before the dawn,
While halls are quiet, lights still on,
You tie your aprons, plan the day,
In small, important, caring ways.

December hums with joy and cheer,
With paper snowflakes drawing near,
And on the menu—warm and golden—
A meal that’s loved, reliable, and chosen.

Alaska Po***ck, crisp and kind,
Fish sticks kids know well by design,
From icy seas, responsibly caught,
Nutritious, trusted—just what they ought.

You serve them smiles along with trays,
Fueling minds in winter days,
For every child who learns and grows,
Because of care your service shows.

So as the season sparkles bright,
And classrooms glow with Christmas light,
Know this thanks is meant for you—
For all you give, for all you do.

From every crunch and happy grin,
To plates wiped clean where meals begin,
May joy return to you tenfold,
This Christmas season, warm and bold.

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