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  • Sustainability and sourcing

Capelin and cod: the fish that feeds the comeback

Capelin-and-cod

Capelin and cod tell one story, not two. The small forage fish is the main prey for Northern cod, which is why Canada is holding the capelin line as the cod recovers, and why the ocean has to be read as a system.

  • Michel Richer
  • June 16, 2026
  • Sustainability and sourcing

Where does haddock come from: two fisheries, one deliberate choice

where does haddock come from

We carry two haddock products and they come from two different places. That's not an inconsistency. It's a sourcing decision built on the specific qualities of each fish and what it's actually being used for.

  • Michel Richer
  • April 14, 2026
  • Sustainability and sourcing

Sustainable salmon in Canada: Why we only carry one type

sustainable salmon in canada

Most seafood markets in Canada carry several types of Atlantic salmon. We carry one. This article explains the standard we apply.

  • Michel Richer
  • April 7, 2026
  • Sustainability and sourcing

Atlantic Canada’s haddock comeback

Atlantic Canada Haddock

Atlantic Canada haddock nearly disappeared in 1993. Here's the recovery story, why supply is still tight, and what it means.

  • Michel Richer
  • March 10, 2026
  • Sustainability and sourcing

The case for land-based aquaculture

land-based aquaculture

In a building set back from the Bay of Fundy, Atlantic salmon are swimming in saltwater tanks. They've never seen the ocean. They never will. This is land-based aquaculture.

  • Michel Richer
  • March 3, 2026
  • Sustainability and sourcing

Land-based salmon farming: Why we only carry Sustainable Blue

land-based salmon farming

We could carry five kinds of Atlantic salmon. We chose one. Here's the reasoning behind it.

  • Michel Richer
  • February 3, 2026
  • Sustainability and sourcing

Seafood carbon footprint: Local vs imported explained

seafood carbon footprint

Is local seafood always better for the environment? This guide explains how seafood carbon footprint really works.

  • Michel Richer
  • October 7, 2025
  • Sustainability and sourcing

Learn about fish trade: How seafood gets from the ocean to the plate

Learn about fish trade

Curious about where your seafood comes from? This guide explains the fish trade in simple terms, with book and media recommendations to help you learn more.

  • Michel Richer
  • August 12, 2025
  • Sustainability and sourcing

How fish is processed: From ocean to plate in sustainable Canadian seafood

how fish is processed

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.

  • Michel Richer
  • May 6, 2025
  • Sustainability and sourcing

What “ocean to plate” really means in Atlantic Canada

Haddock Fish and Chips

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.

  • Michel Richer
  • April 29, 2025
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