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What’s the healthiest option for my family? What do all those claims on the label mean? Learn more about fish and seafood direct from us the producers!

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Are there less nutrients in farmed fish?

We have no idea where the misconception comes from. Food scientists seem to agree that trout, salmon and char are packed with protein and healthy omega fats, whether they’re...
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What are omega nutrients?

I’m sure you’ve heard there are lots of omegas in fish, but why is that important? Omega-3s are essential for making cells work in the body. They’re an energy...
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Are farmed fish dyed orange?

We do not add any dye to make our fillets red, orange or pink. All the colour in their meat actually comes from something called astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is an...
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Why is fish slimy?

Many of you know slime as the milky substance that’s on your fillets, but that slime actually plays a very important role for the fish. That slime helps the...
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Are wild or farmed fish better?

It’s a question we get a lot, but it’s not one we find very useful! There are many well managed wild fish stocks, and lots that aren’t sustainable or...
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Let’s talk About Seaspiracy

We get a lot of questions about this documentary. We want you to keep feeling good about eating local fish, so here’s our thoughts! Seaspiracy is from a guy...
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What is Arctic Char?

Many of you have fallen in love with this special fish from Canada’s north, so we thought we’d tell you a bit more about them! Arctic char tastes much...
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How do you grow fish in the winter on a farm?

That’s a question we get a lot, and the answer is… we just dress warm and keep feeding them! Fish grow in colder water, just slower! And our team...