Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:The Kingfish Company, based in Zeeland, Netherlands, raises exceptional Yellowtail (also known as Kingfish Hiramasa or Amberjack) using clean marine waters from the protected Eastern Scheldt estuary. Raised from egg to harvest at a single location, their Yellowtail is produced in a land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System powered by 100% renewable energy, free from antibiotics, …
Wolffish, Atlantic (Striped)
Sustainability Rating: Cyan – Certified What:An MSC-Certified Wolffish known for its strong, toothy jaws that give it the nickname “Stone Biter” in Iceland When:Peak Availability is from March through July Where/How:Where – Iceland How – Wild-caught Back to Product Guide Characteristics Atlantic Wolffish is a seasonal delicacy from the pristine waters of Iceland, prized for its sweet, crab-like flavor, …
Catfish, Blue
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:An estuary is where freshwater meets saltwater—and it’s in this unique, delicate environment that Blue Catfish have taken hold in the Chesapeake Bay. Originally native to the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio River Basins, these highly adaptable fish thrive in a variety of conditions. With no natural predators in the region, their population has surged, now …
Arctic Char
Sustainability Rating:Green – Best Choice What:Arctic Char is closely related to Salmon and Trout (and is a member of the salmonidae family) When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Washington How – Farm Raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics Since they come from the same family, it’s easy to compare the flavor and texture of Char to Salmon – with a milder …
Anchovies
Sustainability Rating:Grey – Unranked What:A small, oily fish found throughout the world When:Available Year-Round Where/How:Where – Europe How – Wild Caught/Nets Back to Product Guide Characteristics Traditionally, anchovies are gutted, salted, and then packed in oil or salt. They have a characteristically strong flavor and deep grey flesh when salted. They may also be pickled. Pickled anchovies are milder …
Caviar, White Sturgeon (Mt. Lassen)
Sustainability Rating: Green – Best Choice What:Local responsibly raised California white sturgeon When:Year-round Where/How:Where: California How: Farm-raised Back to Product Guide Characteristics California’s white sturgeon caviar offers a clean, elegant flavor with subtle nutty and buttery undertones, complemented by a delicate brininess. The meticulous curing process enhances its natural richness while preserving a fresh, pure taste. The texture is …
Striped Bass, (Pacifico) Farmed True
Sustainability Rating:Blue – Eco Certified What:Pacifico Aquaculture True Striped Bass are sustainably open-ocean raised striped bass, not to be confused with the hybrid species currently farmed in freshwater ponds and lakes. Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), also known in the wild as rock fish or stripers, are large fish with black stripes running along their silvery metallic sides. BAP Certified with …
Yellowtail (Wild)
Sustainability Rating:Multiple Ratings What:Yellowtail (aka: Amberjack) is often mistakenly referred to as a Tuna, but is actually a member of the Jack family. Schools of Yellowtail migrate along the coastlines of California and Mexico. During the summer, schools migrate south along the coast of the Baja California peninsula. During the winter, they move northwards. Yellowtail are well known around the …
Wreckfish
Sustainability Rating: Grey – Unrated What:Also known as Sea Bass, Bass and Stone Bass, this is a deep-water species and sought after fish due to its reputation for superior flavor and texture. This king of the depths has a dark grey upper body and light grey/silver belly with a massive head and mouth. When:Available year-round Where/How:Where: South Atlantic, East Coast, …
Whitefish, Lake
Sustainability Rating: Yellow – Good Alternative What:Lake whitefish, part of the trout/salmon family Salmonidae, is an important commercial catch in the Great Lakes, in both Canada and the US. When:Available year round Where/How:Where: Lake Superior How: Wild caught; gillnet Back to Product Guide Characteristics Considered one of the best tasting freshwater fish, Lake Whitefish have a high fat content …