USDA gave $10.8 million to a Colorado processor for frozen pollock meant for food donations
USDA awarded $10.79M to Channel Fish Processing for frozen pollock fillets for US government food donations, per federal award record.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- USDA paid $10.79M to Channel Fish Processing on 2025-09-25 to buy frozen fish fillets for US government food donations.
- The record lists FISH AK PLCK FILLETS FRZ PKG-20/2 LB, meaning frozen pollock fillets packaged as 20 by 2 pound units.
- This purchase is for donation channels, not supermarket shelves, so it likely won t change grocery prices or restaurant menus.
- The award names the recipient in Colorado but does not say where the fish were caught, when delivery happens, or which food banks get it.
- No lobbying disclosures or congressional sponsors are in the entry, the record shows spending but leaves sourcing and distribution details blank.
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