How fish is processed: From ocean to plate in sustainable Canadian seafood
See how fish moves from ocean to plate in Canada. Learn about bleeding, icing, filleting, vacuum packs, IQF, and a monitored cold chain for safe, traceable seafood.
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Sustainability and sourcing
What “ocean to plate” really means in Atlantic Canada
You’ve likely seen the term “ocean to plate” on seafood menus or websites — but what does it really mean, especially here…
Sustainability and sourcing
Aquaculture Canada: Opportunities, challenges & the future of sustainable seafood
Discover how aquaculture Canada is shaping the future of sustainable seafood. Learn what aquaculture is, its growing role in Atlantic Canada, and…
Storage and freezing
How to store frozen fish (and other seafood) at home the right way
Buying frozen seafood is one of the best ways to enjoy ocean-fresh flavour all year. But to keep that quality, you must…
Sustainability and sourcing
Why Atlantic Canada’s ocean ecosystem is unique (and what it means for Atlantic Canada seafood)
The cold, clear waters off Canada’s East Coast shape seafood that is firm, flavourful and sustainably sourced. Learn how the ocean environment…
Food history and culture
A history of people and fish: The symbolic meaning of fish
The symbolic meaning of fish across faiths and cultures. Learn how eating fish has carried spiritual and social meaning throughout history.
Storage and freezing
What is IQF? The science behind individually quick frozen seafood
IQF stands for Individually Quick Frozen, a process that freezes seafood at peak freshness. Learn how this fast-freezing method keeps fish, scallops,…
Cooking and technique
How to make any seafood chowder: The building blocks of a Maritime classic
Master the foundations of a great chowder and discover how to make your own with fresh, sustainably sourced seafood from our shores.
Species guides
What is haddock: How to buy, cook, and enjoy Atlantic Canada’s favourite white fish
Haddock is Atlantic Canada’s go-to white fish. Discover how to buy, cook, and enjoy it at home. This guide covers everything from…
Food history and culture
A history of people and fish: The history of fishing communities
Rivers, lakes, and coasts were humanity’s first lifelines. Learn how the history of fishing communities reveals the connection between water, food, and…
How fish is processed: From ocean to plate in sustainable Canadian seafood
See how fish moves from ocean to plate in Canada. Learn about bleeding, icing, filleting, vacuum packs, IQF, and a monitored cold chain for safe, traceable seafood.
What “ocean to plate” really means in Atlantic Canada
You’ve likely seen the term “ocean to plate” on seafood menus or websites — but what does it really mean, especially here in Atlantic Canada? This article demystifies the journey of seafood, highlights traceability and sustainability, and shows how you can trust locally-sourced Atlantic Canadian fish and seafood.
Aquaculture Canada: Opportunities, challenges & the future of sustainable seafood
Discover how aquaculture Canada is shaping the future of sustainable seafood. Learn what aquaculture is, its growing role in Atlantic Canada, and how innovative operations like Sustainable Blue are leading change through responsible, land-based farming.
How to store frozen fish (and other seafood) at home the right way
Buying frozen seafood is one of the best ways to enjoy ocean-fresh flavour all year. But to keep that quality, you must know how to store frozen fish and other seafood at home the right way. In this guide you’ll learn how to store, thaw and handle frozen seafood safely and confidently.
Why Atlantic Canada’s ocean ecosystem is unique (and what it means for Atlantic Canada seafood)
The cold, clear waters off Canada’s East Coast shape seafood that is firm, flavourful and sustainably sourced. Learn how the ocean environment in Atlantic Canada makes its seafood exceptional and how Afishionado works to protect it.
A history of people and fish: The symbolic meaning of fish
The symbolic meaning of fish across faiths and cultures. Learn how eating fish has carried spiritual and social meaning throughout history.
What is IQF? The science behind individually quick frozen seafood
IQF stands for Individually Quick Frozen, a process that freezes seafood at peak freshness. Learn how this fast-freezing method keeps fish, scallops, and shellfish fresher and safer than “fresh” meat, and see why Afishionado offers a range of IQF seafood products harvested and frozen right here in Atlantic Canada.
How to make any seafood chowder: The building blocks of a Maritime classic
Master the foundations of a great chowder and discover how to make your own with fresh, sustainably sourced seafood from our shores.
What is haddock: How to buy, cook, and enjoy Atlantic Canada’s favourite white fish
Haddock is Atlantic Canada’s go-to white fish. Discover how to buy, cook, and enjoy it at home. This guide covers everything from sourcing and sustainability to cooking tips and top recipes.
A history of people and fish: The history of fishing communities
Rivers, lakes, and coasts were humanity’s first lifelines. Learn how the history of fishing communities reveals the connection between water, food, and settlement.