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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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Why We Let People Wander Around Our Fish Farm
The short version: Yes, you can come to Springhills Fish and take a self-guided walk around our working fish farm near Hanover, Ontario. We opened the farm because fish...
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Why Most Fish Travels Farther Than You Think
The short version: A surprising amount of seafood travels through several countries before it reaches your plate. Fish may be raised or caught in one country, processed in another,...
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Is Trout Salmon? A Guide to Rainbow Trout, Steelhead and Different Types of Salmon
Quick answer: Is trout salmon? No. Rainbow trout is not a salmon species, though both belong to the Salmonidae family and are close relatives. Large rainbow trout is commonly...
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Let’s say no to anti-fish language
We at Springhills have let this slide for far too long… Fish are our friends. Not our punchline. 🤣🐟 Here are 7 ways you might be low-key insulting our...
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Nearly half of fish could be mislabeled in Canada — here’s why that matters
When you buy fish, you probably expect the label to match what’s actually on your plate. But according to a national study by Oceana Canada, nearly HALF of seafood...
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Why you should always ask if your fish is eco-certified
Eco-certified fish is seafood from a farm that has passed independent third-party audits against a published standard such as Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) or the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)....
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What makes our fish ethical and sustainable?
Springhills Fish raises rainbow trout, Arctic char and coho salmon in freshwater on our Ontario farms. Our farms were the first in central Canada to earn Best Aquaculture Practices...
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Why exercise is the new trend in fish farming
When other fish farmers visit Springhills, they’re often surprised by how much our fish swim. It’s not unusual for them to stand at the edge of one of our...
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Why should I eat omegas from fish?
Most people know that fish are “good for you” because of omega-3 fatty acids. But what exactly are omegas, why are they important, and is there really a difference...
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What does your favourite fish say about you?
The team at Springhills turned fish biology into personality profiles, and we’ve been laughing for days! Disclaimer: the results are uncomfortable accurate and may cause spontaneous self reflection. Rainbow...
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Why is fish slimy?
Rise and slime, it’s Springhills time! You might not love fish slime, but it’s a multifunctional marvel of nature! Here’s why we (and our fish) think it’s slick: Fast...
