Is organic salmon a good alternative to wild salmon?

Vital Choice is a trusted source for fast home delivery of the world's finest wild seafood and organic fare, harvested from healthy, well-managed wild fisheries and farms. read more

Other "organic" salmon may be from farms that call themselves organic and may have higher standards regarding feed and other conditions than most salmon farming operations, but aren’t certified by the USDA. The issue of organic certification for salmon and other fish is a regulatory nightmare. read more

Under current rules, no fish, not even wild salmon or any other wild-caught fish, are considered organic. I have long recommended eating salmon once or twice a week for the desirable omega-3 fatty acid it contains. Omega-3s can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, decrease inflammation, enhance mood and prolong life. read more

For us – and most of our discerning customers – these are the most important reasons for buying organic salmon: Respect for animal welfare, good for wildlife and the environment, trusted sources and high standards, healthy and great-tasting food with no additives, no pesticides and no GMO (genetically modified organisms). read more