I remember seeing my first farmed finfish in the 80s – it was a flaccid, mushy trout with very little ‘true’ flavor. I had no idea how the intersection of ideas at that moment would impact my life many decades later. The fish wasn’t very good, but the idea itself was ancient wisdom that really works. Had I been wiser at the time, perhaps I would have become more of an early adopter and advocate for change.
Dive into Chef Andrew Zimmern’s exploration of farmed fish & its role in sustainably feeding the world’s growing populations!
Have you heard the news? We’re proud to announce that our parent company, AquaChile, has signed an agreement with NGO World Wildlife Foundation to achieve a 100% Aquaculture Stewardship Council certification for all of AquaChile’s operations! You might be wondering – what is the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, why is WWF involved, and what does this all mean? Read on to find out!
Dinner time should be a time to disconnect from the outside world. A safe haven to talk about the happenings in your life and the lives of those seated with you. A designated time to decompress, connect with loved ones and remove yourself from everyday stressors.
As we pause to think more deeply about fish and seafood, we must understand what realities we face and how simple our day to day choices can affect it. Sea life at all levels of the food chain are at risk. Worldwide demand for fish is increasing every year, with some of the most populous nations on the planet leading the fish-catching and consumption trends: China, Japan, and the United States. Our appetite for fish and seafood has left 90% of wild species depleted or exploited. Yet for all of this worry, there is good news. We simply need to be smarter about the way we use this resource. The oceans have an incredible way of rebounding when balanced fishery and aquaculture management is put into place.
At Verlasso, we believe that it’s not what we do, it’s why we do it. We aim for nothing less than changing the world through sustainable aquaculture. We believe that we are part of a unique space that can help supply a growing population with the most sustainable protein for generations to come. At our core, the mission is philanthropic and has the highest level of intent. In celebration of National Seafood Month, Verlasso is beyond excited to announce its collaboration with Barton Seaver for 2018. For those of you who don’t know, Barton is an acclaimed chef as well as one of the most important thought leaders and change makers in the sustainable aquaculture space.
September couldn’t have started in a better way for Verlasso. For the first time in Verlasso’s short history, we were able to dip our fins in a market outside of the United States. Precisely in one of the largest markets for Atlantic Salmon: Brazil!
We are super stoked to be at EPCOT Food and Wine in the ‘Active Eats’ Marketplace this year, celebrating their 35th Anniversary! There will be lots of exciting and tasty salmon bites served by the #EPCOT team - this is where you can taste and experience Verlasso in the park (arrow down) share blog post link
