Wild Seafood Connection is produced by Colibri NW. Happening February 27, 2025.
AGENDA
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport
Bellingham, WA
Agenda updated: February 17, 2025
Continental Breakfast and Networking
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Bobby Briscoe, Port of Bellingham Commissioner
Chefs Speak:
A panel of local chefs and retailers will share with the audience how they choose wild seafood, and what they look for in a wild seafood vendor. Price point, portioning, delivery, and species availability will be discussed.
Moderator:
- Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Panelists:
- Chef Doug Elliott, Peace Arch City Cafe
- Chef Taichi Kitamura, Sushi Kappo Tamura
- Chef Romello Sessoms, Carnal, LLC
- Chef John Sundstrom, Lark, Slab Sandwiches, Cora Pizza + Plates
Coffee and Networking
Preparing the Product for Market
Regulations around processing and selling wild seafood, when to process your product, and when to not process, how to add value… all the things a fishing family needs to know to sell legally and profitably.
Moderator:
- Ann Colonna, MS, Food Innovation Center, Oregon State University
Panelists:
- Jennifer Ayrey, RS, Whatcom County Health and Community Services
- Michael “MJ” Jackson, Fall Line Fisheries, LLC
Lunch – Roundtables.
Join moderators and speakers for a more intimate discussion of the subjects of the day as you enjoy a lunch of wild seafood caught by attendees and speakers.
Grants and Marketing
Moderator:
- Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant
Panelists:
- Katie Harris, Eat on the Wild Side
- Anna Nelson, One Small Step Writing Services
- Laurie Olsen, F/V St. John II
Coffee & Networking
Processing and Distribution
Among the biggest challenges to a successful direct marketing operation are how to deliver a quality product efficiently and affordably. Hear from fishing colleagues, custom processors and distributors on how they process and deliver: locally, nationally and internationally.
Moderator:
- Amy Grondin, Duna Fisheries, LLC
Panelists:
- Ben Blakey, Northline Seafoods
- Kat Murphy, Katfish Salmon Co.
- Galen Van Horn, Washington State Department of Agriculture
Reception
Join speakers, sponsors and your colleagues for a drink and appetizers as you network and share experiences about direct marketing, fishing and the fishing business generally.