{"id":8772,"date":"2022-09-21T10:38:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T16:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seafood-harvest.com\/?p=8772"},"modified":"2023-01-23T11:16:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T18:16:45","slug":"holland-america-is-1st-line-for-certified-sustainable-alaska-seafood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seafood-harvest.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/21\/holland-america-is-1st-line-for-certified-sustainable-alaska-seafood\/","title":{"rendered":"Holland America is 1st Line for Certified Sustainable Alaska Seafood"},"content":{"rendered":"

Holland America Line<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification.<\/a> That makes it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential. They do so by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska<\/span> seafood.<\/b> RFM certified all six of the cruise line’s ships that sail to Alaska<\/span> following an independent audit.<\/p>\n

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“Holland America Line has shared Alaska<\/span> adventures with our guests for 75 years, and supporting sustainable fishing and local business is an important commitment for us,” said Gus Antorcha<\/span>, president of Holland America Line. “We’ve pledged to buy and serve only local, sustainable, fresh seafood on Alaska<\/span> voyages, and RFM certification is a crucial step in the commitment to sustainability that we share with our guests and fishing families of Alaska<\/span>.”<\/p>\n

Just What is RFM, Anyway?<\/h4>\n

RFM is a third-party certification program for wild-capture fisheries. It’s aligned with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. That’s the most comprehensive set of international standards and best practices for wild fisheries. The RFM ecolabel includes the seafood product’s origin. It tells consumers where their food comes from every step of the way. Starting with the Alaska<\/span> fishers and processors and continuing to the cruise line’s receipt of product and to the guest’s plate.<\/p>\n

Usage of the RFM logo signifies solid commitment to a distinctive Chain of Custody program. The program assures buyers and guests their seafood is legally harvested, obtained from responsibly managed certified sustainable fisheries, and can be traced back to its origin.<\/p>\n

“We applaud Holland America Line for its long-standing commitment to sustainable seafood and its hard work to become the first cruise line to offer RFM certified Alaska<\/span> seafood,” said Tomi Marsh<\/span>, Alaska<\/span> seafood harvester and CSC RFM board member. “Alaska<\/span> fisheries are highly valued as an integral part of the culture of coastal communities. Thus, fisheries are carefully managed, including input by locals, with a priority for sustainability in a constantly changing ocean in order to ensure that these fisheries are available for the next generation. Holland America Line’s<\/span> support for RFM not only highlights its dedication to sustainability, but also its dedication to promoting local values.”<\/p>\n

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Growing Partnership<\/h4>\n

The RFM certification announcement comes on the heels of Holland America Line’s newly formed partnership with Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI).<\/a> Both share a commitment to serving sustainably sourced Alaska<\/span> seafood. Holland America Line<\/span> continues to encourage stewardship of the environment. It operates in partnership with the people and organizations in the areas that it visits.<\/p>\n

Serving Alaska<\/span> seafood on Holland America Line ships has long been part of the brand’s immersive culinary experiences. On any Alaska<\/span> cruise, the line serves more than 2,000 pounds of Alaska Salmon, 1,000 pounds of Alaska<\/span> cod, 800 pounds of Alaska<\/span> halibut, 500 pounds of Alaska<\/span> rockfish and more.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Holland America Line has rolled out several newly created seafood dishes.<\/a> All are featured in the Dining Room on all six of its ships cruising in Alaska<\/span> this season. The ships include Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zuiderdam.<\/b> The recipes were developed by Holland America Line’s Culinary Council Member Chef Ethan Stowell<\/span> and ASMI. Guests can indulge in a fried Alaska<\/span> cod sandwich with malt vinegar aioli and savoy cabbage slaw. There’s also an Alaskan salmon chop with cucumber, tomato, avocado, bacon and green beans. And finally, a roasted fennel crusted Alaska<\/span> halibut with artichokes and Taggiasca olives. This is in addition to several Alaska<\/span> seafood dishes that are already on menus throughout the ships.<\/p>\n

Find Holland America Line on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and the Holland America Blog<\/a>.\u00a0You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at\u00a0hollandamerica.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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