PRODUCT OF THE WEEK: Copper River Salmon
Featured Product of the Week: Copper River Salmon
Summer has arrived, and so has the amazing variety of salmon options in our Seafood Department! Our Seafood Case features plenty of salmon that are ready for your grill or oven, but none have quite the story that our Copper River Salmon does.
Hailing from the Copper River in Alaska, these determined salmon travel over 300 miles to spawn over more than a thousand foot ascent. Salmon that travel up this river are challenged by both its length and its low temperature, and the journey upstream results in a strong fish with high natural oils and a strong reserve of body fat. Copper River Salmon are known for being especially rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to support healthy cardiac function. These oils and fats result in it being one of the tastiest fish you can find!
Copper River Salmon are harvested using the Gilnetting technique, which involves laying a net wall in the water in the fishes’ path. The fish swim into the mesh and are prevented from escaping. The salmon is iced at the point of harvest, which is the best way to ensure the receiving the highest quality salmon once it arrives in the store.
Copper River Salmon meets the highest standards for seafood sustainability, being named a Certified Sustainable Seafood by the Marine Stewardship Council.
While the salmon’s journey and the fisherman’s methods are intriguing, nothing is better than the taste!
Come in now and pick up yours – it’s currently on special for $17.99 per pound!
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Been trying to find out if you have Copper River or Yukon River Salmon in the River Forest Whole Foods. Help. The man who, finally, answered the phone didn’t have a clue what I was talking about. All salmon can be sockeye. thank you.