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Verlasso's most significant farming innovation is their use of 75 per cent fewer feeder fish (Photo: Verlasso)
Verlasso continues expansion along west coast
UNITED STATES
Friday, March 09, 2012, 03:20 (GMT + 9)
Verlasso, the world's first provider of “harmoniously raised fish,” continues its rollout on the west coast by expanding its market presence through the launch of its harmoniously raised salmon with Berkeley Bowl, Berkeley area's leading independent, full-service supermarket of natural and organic foods. Verlasso initially launched its direct to consumer sales via FreshDirect in New York City in September 2011, and through Zupan's Markets in Portland, Oregon in November 2011.
Berkeley is the third premier market to carry the harmoniously raised salmon.
Verlasso brings a new category of farmed salmon to consumers who care about how their food was raised and where it comes from. Verlasso's revolutionary, harmonious approach to farming produces a high quality, great-tasting salmon that promotes a healthy balance between consumers' nutritional needs and the needs of the environment, the company says.
This launch into Berkeley, where the conscious cuisine culture is strong, follows closely on the heels of Verlasso salmon's recognition as a "Best New Food of 2011" by Seafood International magazine, and a "Top Food Trend of 2012" by Specialty Food magazine.
"As a leading innovator in adaptive aquaculture practices that sustain people, fish and the planet, Verlasso is thrilled to partner with Berkeley Bowl," said Scott Nichols, director of Verlasso. "Berkeley Bowl is passionate about providing families with only the best food inspired by the natural world around us, and it's gratifying to be a part of a 35-year tradition that shares our philosophy of catering to the discerning food lover."
Verlasso's most significant farming innovation is their use of 75 per cent fewer feeder fish to produce healthy salmon rich in Omega-3s. In traditional salmon farms, the salmon get their Omega-3s from their diets. Currently, these Omega-3s come from fish oils provided by wild-caught feeder fish which puts a significant strain on our oceans.
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Verlasso brings a new category of farmed salmon to consumers who care about how their food was raised and where it comes from
(Photo: Verlasso)
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In addition to the ground-breaking reduction of feeder fish, Verlasso's farming practices fundamentally change the relationship between salmon farming and the oceans. The company is committed to improving its farming methods continuously to ensure customers the best salmon possible today and for generations to come:
- Verlasso salmon are raised in the cold, clean waters of Southern Patagonia, away from industrial development, ensuring a healthier salmon
- Verlasso salmon swim freely in spacious pens - less than four fish per ton of water - producing a leaner fish than traditionally farmed salmon and reducing the impact on the local eco-system
- Every phase of the salmon's life - from egg to harvest - is accounted for, ensuring integrity and freshness all the way to the consumer
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