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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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39% of seafood is thrown out in grocery stores and homes

And what’s the solution? Buy frozen! Food waste is a big problem in North America. Fresh fish is one of the biggest culprits because it’s so perishable. Grocery stores...
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Fish has 300% of your vitamin D requirement

That’s enough vitamin D to give you a sunny ‘fish’position, no matter the winter weather! A realistic serving of trout, salmon or char gives about 2300 IU, according to...
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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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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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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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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...
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