Target announced yesterday that they will no longer offer farmed salmon - including its own brands - in their fresh, frozen and smoked seafood departments. This move is in order to support more sustainable fishing practices.
According to Target, all salmon sold will now be wild-caught Alaskan salmon. Additionally, sushi featuring farm-raised salmon will complete its transition to wild-caught salmon by the end of 2010.
"Target strives to be a responsible steward of the environment, while also providing our guests with the highest-quality food choices," said Greg Duppler, SVP merchandising for Target. "Our guests now have an array of sustainable seafood choices at great prices."
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ReplyDeleteAwesome that Target is going to now be selling wild salmon! Love that.
Thanks, Betsy!
ReplyDeletewondering if there is a difference in taste.
ReplyDeleteSher, I hate to say it, but I actually prefer the taste of farmed salmon :-(
ReplyDeleteI realize that wild salmon is better for you, but the texture can tend to be drier than farmed salmon.