Tag: Salmon farming

Unlike Atlantic salmon, which is almost exclusively farmed, Pacific salmon species—including keta—are largely wild-caught. The question, 'Is wild keta salmon farmed?', is easily answered: commercially available keta is wild, not farmed, primarily sourced from healthy Alaskan fisheries.

According to the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research, annual testing has confirmed Norwegian farmed fish remains within EU safety limits for harmful substances. This has led many to wonder about the overall safety and nutritional value of Norwegian farmed salmon compared to its wild counterpart. Addressing concerns about contaminants, antibiotics, and environmental impact is key to understanding whether it is safe to eat Norwegian farmed salmon.

Did you know that nearly all sockeye salmon available to consumers is wild-caught? This is because sockeye salmon is not farmed commercially, a reality driven by its complex life cycle, sensitivity to captivity, and specialized dietary requirements that make it incredibly difficult and costly to raise.