Alaska Seelachsfilet

Alaska Seelachsfilet, known in English as Alaska Pollock, is one of the most commercially significant whitefish species in the world. Despite its name, it is a member of the cod family rather than the salmon family. The fish is primarily caught in the cold waters of the North Pacific, specifically the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska.

Once harvested, the fish is typically processed into fillets or surimi. Because many different brands (such as Iglo, Frosta, and various private labels) sell Alaska Seelachsfilet, the manufacturing country reflects where the fish was filleted and packaged, which often occurs in major European processing hubs or close to the source.

Ownership of these products varies by brand. For example, the leading brand Iglo is owned by Nomad Foods, a multinational company based in the United Kingdom. Private label versions are owned by the respective supermarket chains that sell them.