Is Mt Cook Alpine Salmon farmed?

We were the first salmon farm in Australasia to receive Best Aquaculture Practice Certification. Monterey Bay Aquarium has recently awarded Mt Cook Alpine Salmon with a ‘best choice’ green rating – acknowledgement of our environmentally responsible practices.

Who owns Mt Cook Alpine Salmon?

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon CEO David Cole said the company was focused on taking more value-added products into its international markets.

Is all NZ salmon farmed?

In the 1980s New Zealand entrepreneurs sought to develop salmon farms in the cool, deep waters of the Marlborough Sounds. King salmon is the only salmon species farmed in New Zealand, whilst the rest of the world farms the more common Atlantic salmon species (Salmo salar).

Is there wild salmon in New Zealand?

New Zealand has no native salmon or trout and all the salmonids were originally imported as ova. Although there is a very significant recreational trout fishery in New Zealand often sustained by hatchery output, farming of trout in New Zealand is illegal.

Is Ora King salmon farm raised?

Only a handful of salmon farms in the world produce King Salmons in aquaculture. Specially bred and meticulously raised, Ōra Kings are available a year-round, fulfilling menu demands without the seasonal harvest limitations of their wild-caught brothers.

Is salmon a fish?

Salmon is the common name for several species of fish in the family Salmonidae. Typically, salmon are anadromous: they are born in fresh water, migrate to the ocean, then return to fresh water to reproduce. However, there are populations of several species that are restricted to fresh water through their life.

Is NZ farmed salmon bad for you?

Farmed salmon has been labelled the most toxic food in British supermarkets after a survey by Government scientists. Their diet of fishmeal and fish oil pellets comes from “trash” fish which environmentalists say is contaminated with cancer-causing dioxins, PCBs and DDT.

Is king salmon better than salmon?

Most people consider king salmon, also known as Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), the finest of the wild Pacific salmon. King salmon is known for its high content of healthy omega-3 oils and its big taste. It’s milder tasting than a king salmon, which may appeal to some.

Is King Salmon better than salmon?

Which country has the best salmon?

One of the world’s leading seafood publications, Seafood International, asked 20 buyers from 10 countries to pick the best farmed salmon producing country based on superior taste, quality and appearance. Scottish salmon topped the poll with seven votes, Norway was second with six and Canada was third with two.

How to connect with Mt Cook alpine salmon?

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Where do they grow salmon in New Zealand?

Mt. Cook Alpine Salmon are eco-sustainably farmed and raised in near perfect growing conditions high in the Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, with plenty of space, clean flowing water, and as little human intervention as possible. Mt.

Which is the best smoked salmon in New Zealand?

Aoraki Smoked Salmon is lighter, purer; taking you to the ice-cold, fresh waters of Aoraki/ Mt Cook origins. Find out more about our smoked product at aorakisalmon.co.nz

What makes salmon grow well on Mount Cook?

This means minimal human intervention and low stocking densities – giving our salmon space to grow and thrive. Fast flows, highly oxygenated water and the distinctive touch of the seasons; all key ingredients in creating Nature’s Finest Tasting Salmon.