Made In Alaska

06/09/2025

Made in Alaska Vendor Spotlight: AlaSkins!

Come to our June 14 market at the Egan Center and meet Sara from AlaSkins, along with more than 40 other incredible Made in Alaska business owners!

Sara started making AlaSkins treats in her kitchen back in 2017. Since then, she’s grown the business into a trusted source for healthy, delicious, single-ingredient fish skin pet treats. AlaSkins has received numerous awards including Soldotna Business of the Year, Made in Alaska Manufacturer of the Year, and Industry Innovator!

Explore the products and learn more at AlaSkins.com—and stop by their booth in person on June 14!

When: June 14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Egan Center, Downtown Anchorage
Admission: Free!

05/07/2025

Nominations Now Open for the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award!

Each year, the Made in Alaska Program recognizes a business that has demonstrated the ability to:

• Overcome challenges,
• Grow their business,
• Innovate,
• Be a leader in the community, and
• Collaborate with other businesses.

Anyone is welcome to nominate a Made in Alaska business for the award. Self-nominations are always welcome, and if you've applied in the past, please apply again! This could be your year!

The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Visit MadeinAlaska.org or contact us at [email protected] for details!

Photo: 2023 Manufacturer of the Year, Copper River Seafoods.

03/25/2025

Calling All Made in Alaska Permit Holders: Apply Now to Sell Your Products at our First-Ever Summer Market!

Market Location: Egan Convention Center, Anchorage
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Application form and details at MadeinAlaska.org

For the first time ever, the Made in Alaska Program is hosting a Summer Market in Anchorage exclusively for Made in Alaska-permitted products! This is an incredible opportunity to showcase and sell your Alaska-made products to the community in a prime location, free of charge. Spaces are limited, so send in your application today!

If this market is a success, we plan to host annual summer markets in Anchorage, as well as possible other central locations around the state. If you can't make it this time, stay tuned for future opportunities!

For details and how to apply, visit our website: MadeinAlaska.org

10/11/2024

Our team has been working hard to create opportunities for our Made in Alaska permit holders. Our mission is to promote products made, manufacture, or handcrafted in Alaska.
If you would like to apply to become a Made in Alaska permit holder, visit the link below.
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/MadeInAlaska.asp

08/17/2024

The Alaska State Fair kicks off today at the Palmer, Alaska Fairgrounds. Alaskans wait all year for this event filled with fresh Alaskan Grown food, thrilling rides, and most importantly, Made in Alaska treasures! There are over 30 Made in Alaska permit holders selling their authentic, locally crafted, sewn, brewed, baked, and manufactured products this year at the fair. Be sure to look for the label as you shop, and don't miss out on these amazing products all in one place!

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08/09/2024

Copper River Seafoods is a driving force behind Alaska’s economic growth, thanks to its extensive network of business partnerships across the state and beyond.

By working closely with fishermen from all corners of Alaska, Copper River Seafoods sources a diverse array of wild-caught seafood, including halibut, cod, rockfish, and salmon. These premium products are delivered to customers not only in Alaska, but across the nation and around the globe.

In partnership with seafood delivery services like Vital Choice and Alaska Fresh, Copper River Seafoods makes it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy fresh Alaska seafood delivered right to their doorstep.

Recognized as one of the most trusted brands in the seafood industry, Copper River Seafoods is also leading the way in sustainability by utilizing seafood byproducts and offcuts. The company has pioneered innovative methods to utilize every part of the fish, minimizing waste and maximizing the value of Alaska’s precious seafood resources.

08/08/2024

Copper River Seafoods is a key player in ensuring food security in Alaska, supplying local food to local distributors, retailers, and foodservice businesses in the state.

In collaboration with the Anchorage School District (ASD), Copper River Seafoods has been awarded a PLANTS (Partnerships for Local Agriculture and Nutrition Transformation in Schools) grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to increase the volume of local food served in Anchorage schools. Notably, ASD is one of only eight school districts nationwide to be awarded this grant.

This collaboration ensures that Anchorage students will get to enjoy nutritious, locally sourced wild Alaska seafood in their school meals.

Stay tuned for more updates!