Pacific Seafood Completes Acquisition of Trident’s Kodiak Operations

The companies are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for the upcoming fishing season

Pacific Seafood and Trident Seafoods today jointly announced the completion of Pacific’s acquisition of Trident’s Kodiak, Alaska, processing operations.

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Pacific Seafood has completed the acquisition of Trident Seafood's operations in Kodiak, Alaska. (Photo: Business Wire)

The acquisition includes three well-established processing plants—Star of Kodiak, Alkod, and Kodiak Near Island—as well as the Plaza bunkhouse apartments for team member housing. Trident’s Kodiak team members will be retained by Pacific Seafood, ensuring continuity and stability for the team and the local community.

“Kodiak is home to some of the most abundant and sustainable fisheries in the world, and we are honored to partner with our new, very talented team members, the fleet and the community to unlock new opportunities for this region,” said Ashton Meier, Pacific Seafood’s Vice President of Processing, who will lead the combined operations. “With Pacific Seafood’s vertical integration, global market access, and value-added capabilities, we are ready to deliver unmatched value and stability for Kodiak’s hardworking fishermen and our customers worldwide.”

Pacific’s U.S. distribution network has facilities throughout the country, as well as a dedicated transportation team with a fleet of over 200 trucks, and an air freight division. The acquisition of Trident’s Kodiak facilities enhances Pacific’s ability to provide customers with a fully rounded supply of wild whitefish and other Alaska species, offering direct access to these resources.

Meier is working closely with the local team and fleet to ensure a seamless start to the upcoming cod and pollock seasons. Pacific’s expanded capacity will also allow it to better serve and support Pacific’s valued fishing partners operating in the Gulf of Alaska and West Coast fisheries.

Founded in 1941, Pacific Seafood began as an independent local retailer in Portland, Ore. It was the vision of Frank Dulcich Sr. and his son Dominic to bring fresh, high-quality seafood from the Oregon coast to local families. Today, Pacific Seafood remains a family-owned and operated company with over 40 facilities across the U.S. and Canada, employing more than 3,000 team members and distributing products worldwide. Under the leadership of third-generation President and CEO Frank Dulcich, the company continues to drive growth and innovation, while maintaining its commitment to sustainability and serving the communities in which it operates.

About Pacific Seafood: Founded in 1941 by Frank Dulcich, Pacific Seafood remains a family-owned and operated company dedicated to providing the healthiest protein on the planet. Pacific Seafood manages all parts of the supply chain from harvesting/fishing, processing, and distribution to provide customers with fresh, sustainable, and high-quality products. Pacific Seafood Group is headquartered in Clackamas, Ore. Learn more at PacificSeafood.com.

About Trident Seafoods: 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 global operations in 6 countries and serves customers in almost 60 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington (USA), 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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Pacific Seafood and Trident Seafoods today jointly announced the completion of Pacific’s acquisition of Trident’s Kodiak, Alaska, processing operations.