Tag: Seafood labeling

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), commercial and recreational fishing for wild Atlantic salmon is prohibited in the United States. This means that if you see Atlantic salmon for sale in a grocery store or at a restaurant, it is, with very few exceptions, a farmed product.

Did you know that in the U.S., the USDA does not offer an organic certification for wild-caught seafood? This fundamental regulatory fact reveals why the question, **is wild caught organic**, is technically based on a misunderstanding of seafood labeling and requires a deeper look into the standards and practices involved.

Despite common misconception, many brands of canned crab meat are in fact, real crab, sourced from various species. The key question for consumers is learning how to identify genuine crab in a can and distinguish it from processed, imitation alternatives.

Over 70% of the world's salmon supply comes from fish farms. This means the vast majority of salmon sold in supermarkets is farmed, not wild-caught. While farm-raised salmon offers a consistent and affordable supply, it presents distinct differences in taste, texture, and nutritional profile compared to its wild counterpart.