Alaska Air upgrades seafood transport training

Alaska Air upgrades seafood transport training Alaska Air Cargo has implemented a new training program for its employees and ramp agents who handle fresh seafood shipments.
   The airline said its new seafood quality standards require employees to pass an annual food quality course. Defined in the seafood industry as 'cool chain,' the program is used by processors and shippers to ensure a temperature-controlled environment for proper food handling.
   'The goal is to keep the seafood moving expeditiously throughout its journey on Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air and maintain temperatures between 32 and 40 degrees (Fahrenheit) for fresh fish from the time it leaves the water to when it arrives at stores and restaurants,' the airline said.
   Training and program materials were created by Alaska Air Cargo based on material used by Alaskan seafood processors and was provided by the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute and Ocean Beauty Seafoods.