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Blog posts tagged 'Sustainability':
Fair Trade Certified Wild Blue Shrimp: What does that label really mean?
August 3rd, 2020 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 10,293 times • 5 min read
From coffee and chocolate to beauty products and clothing — you’ve probably heard of Fair Trade Certified™ or may have seen their signature green and black seal on some of your favorite items — maybe even on the packaging of our Wild Caught Mexican Blue Shrimp from Del Pacifico, the first and only Fair Trade Certified wild shrimp company! But what does it really mean when something is Fair Trade Certified? How does it actually help the...
Salmon Raised Right: My Visit to Frøya, Norway
February 12th, 2020 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 8,520 times • 3 min read
In January, I visited the remote island of Frøya in western Norway: population 4,962. It was a many-hours drive from anywhere, just off the coast and beyond the protection of the fjords — home of the PrimeWaters salmon we now offer. It’s salmon raised right, without antibiotics or growth hormones, and, in my opinion, in one of the most sustainable ways possible. Salmon prepared at Havheim Restaurant, Hotell Frøya I’m in love with seafood,...
Iwate Wagyu: Japan’s Most Sustainable Wagyu
September 22nd, 2019 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 6,279 times • less than one min read
With one of the lowest population densities of any prefecture in Japan, Iwate is known for pristine wilderness, and rugged landscapes featuring majestic cliffs that jut up meters from the ocean shores. Its well-nurtured organic soils produce some of the country’s best rice, apples and of course Wagyu. There are several notable aspects to Iwate’s unique approach to premium Wagyu which has helped it win the National Wagyu Championship 11...
