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It’s easy to get overwhelmed at the seafood counter. There are so many fishy options and ways to cook them. Our recipes and other tips help make it easier!

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Why wild fish isn’t better than farmed fish
“But I only eat wild fish”⠀We always scratch our head when we get this comment.⠀⠀To us, the “farmed vs wild” isn’t useful when you’re trying to make a good...

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What is a barramundi (Australian sea bass)?
Barramundi is your taste of the tropics, as they’re originally from Australia. Their name comes from a local Indigenous word meaning “large-scaled river fish”. Though they’ve lost their Aussie...

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Look at this orange albino trout
This is one of our albino rainbow trout. It has a genetic defect that it can’t create pigment for its skin or scales. Twenty years ago, our father had...

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Up to 44% of fish is mislabeled in Canada
That means almost half of fish is labelled as a different species, usually a higher priced one. And this stat doesn’t include the fish that are incorrectly labelled as...

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We feed peat moss to our fish?
We always look for all-natural ways of keeping our fish healthy. One of our “secret sauces” is a mix of carbon compounds that is made from peat! We drip...

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What is rainbow trout?
It’s become a staple in many of your households, so we thought we’d share a bit more about them! Trout has the same rich flavour of salmon, but it’s...

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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’s the best way to thaw frozen fish?
We have two easy ways at the farm, and it just depends on how much time you have! FRIDGE – It takes about 8 hours if you toss them...

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Does fish farming impact local rivers?
We recently invited biologists to the farms to assure that we aren’t having any negative impacts on the surrounding rivers. Here at Springhills, we borrow water from the environment...

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Humane harvesting on an Ontario fish farm
Every week starts with loading live trout, salmon or char to head to our plant. We make their short journey as stress-free as possible. We’re strong advocates for treating...

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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...