VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 3 | SUMMER 2025
“Trident remains anchored in Alaska because we believe in its promise. And we stand with RDC as it continues to bring people together to strengthen Alaska’s future." — Joe Bundrant, CEO, Trident Seafoods
A LEGACY OF PARTNERSHIP IN ALASKA’S FISHERIES
M ORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO, THE VISION THAT BUILT TRIDENT SEAFOODS WAS SHAPED BY THE SAME DRIVING FORCES THAT LAUNCHED THE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. Alaska’s natural resources offered enormous promise — but realizing that promise required people with grit and determination, and organizations will- ing to invest in long-term stewardship and responsible development. Our company started with a dream and a single crab boat. My father, Chuck Bundrant, and a few hardwork- ing partners were looking for adventure and believed in the future of the Bering Sea. In 1973, they delivered their first load of crab. Today, Trident Seafoods is an Alaska-born company with a global reach. We are the largest vertically integrated seafood company in North America, managing every aspect from fleet to fork. Even as we’ve grown into national and international markets, at our core we are still anchored in Alaska. Trident has remained committed to harvesting, processing, and delivering wild Alaska seafood to the world without losing sight of the people and communities at the heart of it all. We didn’t get here alone. From the very beginning, organi- zations like RDC have played a critical role in shaping a future where responsi-
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over 2,700 independent fishermen and crew members in Alaska. Each step forward was anchored in our belief that sustainable fisheries are about more than biology—they’re about people. Jobs, housing, schools, and the fabric of everyday life in coastal communities are what keep this industry strong. RDC understands this and has consistent- ly supported the policies and investments that help these communities thrive. What’s made RDC so effective over the last 50 years is its big-picture thinking. This isn’t just an organization that shows up when there’s a problem. RDC proactively works to promote responsible policy, push for modern infrastruc- ture, and educate the public about the importance of natu- ral resource industries. In doing so, they’ve helped ensure that Alaska’s development isn’t just about extraction — but about resilience and opportunity for future generations. Today, our challenges look different. Climate change, global competition, and changing consumer expectations are all real and growing. But the principle remains: Alaska’s resources, especially its fisheries, must be managed with the future in mind. That means science-based decisions, strong local part- nerships, and constant innovation — from ocean steward- ship to value-added processing. Trident remains anchored in Alaska because we believe in its promise. And we stand with RDC as it continues to bring people together to strengthen Alaska’s future. The work is far from over, but the foundation we’ve built together is strong.
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ble development and conservation can coexist. RDC brings together diverse voices including industry, government, local leaders, and Native corporations to focus on one shared goal: keeping Alaska’s resource industries strong, sustainable, and community driven. My father said, “We have a bond with the ocean. When it prospers, we prosper.” That mindset still shapes everything we do at Trident and is at the heart of all responsible resource development. In the 1980s, as Trident continued to grow, the fishing industry navigated
complex regulatory and environmental changes. RDC provided a steady plat- form for collaboration and advocacy. Whether it was access to fishing grounds, infrastructure investment, or workforce development, RDC helped industry leaders move forward without compromising the core Alaska values. Over the years, Trident expanded from one boat to a fleet of vessels, and from a single processing plant to major shore plants and support operations in nine communities across the State. Our extended Trident family also includes
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ALASKA RESOURCE REVIEW SUMMER 2025
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