Sea Pact 2023 Summary Report: A Year of Progress and Innovation

Earlier this year, Sea Pact published its 2023 Summary Report, detailing the progress made in the 2023 Work Plan activities. Here are some key takeaways:...

Embrace Summer with Delicious Grilled Fish Recipes!

Summer is finally here, and with it comes the irresistible urge to fire up the grill. The ease and flavor of grilled fish are unbeatable – it’s quick to prepare, healthy, and absolutely delicious. With just a touch of seasoning and a...

Meet Marcus – our Sales Support Supervisor!

Marcus, and his sales support team, are known to quickly resolve any issue and provide great customer service to our customers! They work side-by-side with the sales team to make sure all orders are accurately delivered. Marcus is a...

‘Color Added’ in Farmed Salmon

Color added in farmed salmon products – what does it mean and why is it okay? Whether you’ve seen this wording on the label at a grocery store, or you’re a customer of Seattle Fish and have seen this description on your invoice –...

Meet Nick Velasquez: Quality Technician

Seattle Fish Company is excited to highlight Nicholas Velasquez, who has been newly promoted to Quality Technician! Nick has an extensive background as a meat cutter and working in retail and joined the SFC team in September 2021. He...

Seattle Fish Company Appoints Christian Maas as President; Derek Figueroa Announces Retirement

Seattle Fish Co. and Lombardi Brothers Meats have named Christian Maas as the company's new President, effective March 1, 2024. Mass will succeed Derek Figueroa, who after nearly 34 years of service, has decided to retire from Seattle...

Meet Brian Sucher – Director of Sales

Seattle Fish Company & Lombardi Brothers Meats are excited to announce that Brian Sucher has been hired in the role of Sales Director. In this role, Brian will join the executive team and be responsible for leading our sales team...

Meet Joseph Dezzutti – Purchasing Manager

Seattle Fish Company is excited to announce that Joseph Dezzutti has been hired in the role of Purchasing Manager. In this role, Joseph will be responsible for leading the procurement team at Seattle Fish Company. Get to know Joseph...

Top Level 3 SQF Certification for 10 years!

The annual SQF audit recently happened at Seattle Fish Co. and we passed at the highest level of food safety certification for the 10th year in a row. In December of 2013, we proudly earned our Level 3 SQF certification and have been...

Women Chefs in Denver: Chef Linda Hampsten Fox

Chef Linda Hampsten Fox, chef and owner of The Bindery in LoHi, is the third chef we're connecting with for National Seafood Month!...

Women Chefs in Denver: Chef Sheila Lucero

Meet Chef Sheila Lucero - Culinary Director of Big Red F Restaurant Group and the second chef we're meeting to celebrate National Seafood Month!...

Women Chefs in Denver: Chef Tracy Todd

Seattle Fish Co. teamed up with the SAGE, a non-profit promoting gender equality in the global seafood sector, to highlight three phenomenal women chefs in Denver, Colorado!...

Sourcing Top Quality Proteins for Colorado Chefs

Colorado’s culinary scene is getting noticed, with five restaurants recently earning Michelin stars and dozens more receiving recommendations. The recognized restaurants have to have the best skill, service, and ingredients to become...

Farmed Salmon: Filled with Tradition, Innovation, and Good People 

Seattle Fish employee's Chris Franklin and Natalie Kayton recently visited Norwegian salmon partner, Kvarøy Artic, to learn more about the process of raising farmed salmon. We value partnerships with vendors who are sustainably looking...

Meet Phil Newton – Center of the Plate Specialist

Seattle Fish Company & Lombardi Brothers Meats are excited to announce that Phil Newton has been promoted to the role of Center of the Plate Specialist. In this role, Phil will work directly with our sales team and our customers to...

A Day in the Life of a Mountain Delivery Driver – Employee Spotlight

Have you ever wondered how fresh fish and meat is delivered to Aspen, Colorado? Seattle Fish & Lombardi Meats’ drivers get to the warehouse at 2 AM to deliver product to our customers. Natalie, a Seattle Fish Co. purchaser & content...

Desert Aquaculture: Bringing Barramundi, an Australian Fish, to Arizona 

Seattle Fish Company is proud to source Desert Springs Barramundi from a land-based farm in Arizona. While the fish is native to Australia, the Barramundi is happily grown in Arizona due to the desert heat and ideal water temperature....

Seattle Fish Co.’s Ken Boyer Becomes First Industry Leader to Hold WAFDO Presidency

The Western Association of Food & Drug Officials (WAFDO) changes bylaws to appoint Seattle Fish Co.’s Ken Boyer as 2023 President. As the first ever industry member to hold an officer position, Boyer draws on 30+ years of seafood...

Meet Sara Salyer – Inventory Control Manager  

Seattle Fish Company & Gourmet Provisions is excited to announce that Sara Salyer has been promoted to Inventory Control Manager. Sara started her career at Seattle Fish in June of 2017 and has worked in a variety of roles. In this new...

Rappahannock Oyster Company: Seattle Fish Co. Vendor Spotlight 

Seattle Fish Co. is proud to partner with Rappahannock Oyster Company, a well-known oyster farm located in Chesapeake Bay. Of course, they are known for their nation-wide restaurants and being the growers of Seattle Fish Co.'s...

Sheepshead- February Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our Fun Fish is Sheepshead! Sheepshead is sweet and delicious with a slight shellfish flavor. Its meat is firm, moist and a bit oily. This oil & moisture content contributes to its sweet, firm and flaky feel on the mouth....

What’s new with Sea Pact? – 2022 Q4 Newsletter

This year, Sea Pact has committed to publishing a quarterly newsletter to share information with its members, such as organizational updates, current projects the group is funding, and more. As a founding member of Sea Pact, Seattle...

Meet Mark Holland – Transportation Manager

Seattle Fish Company & Gourmet Provisions is excited to announce that Mark Holland has been hired as the company's new Transportation Manager! Mark joined the Seattle Fish team in October 2022, working to improve our customer service,...

Seattle Fish Co. Hokkaido Scallops – January Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our Fun Fish is our Seattle Fish Co. Hokkaido Scallops! Hokkaido scallops are tender, sweet, and creamy shellfish sourced from the coastline of Hokkaido and are often referred to as "Japanese scallops". Inside you'll find a...

Fishmonger for the Day with Seattle Fish Co. – Channel 9 News CO + CO

Denver's Channel 9 News and CO + Company Team recently visited Seattle Fish Co. for a "Fishmonger of the Day" experience! Check out the video inside to see Dani and Derek discuss the health benefits of seafood, responsible sourcing,...

Meet Chris Franklin – Director of Operations

Seattle Fish Company & Gourmet Provisions is excited to announce that Chris Franklin was hired as the company's new Director of Operations! Chris joined the Seattle Fish team in August 2022, working to ensure that the logistics of our...

Fresh Rock Shrimp – December Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our Fun Fish is Fresh Rock Shrimp, sourced from Beacon Fisheries! Rock shrimp have a sweet, slightly briny flavor, tasting like a cross between a shrimp and lobster. They can be grilled, baked, fried, marinated, and steamed....

Colorado Hybrid Striped Bass – November Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Hybrid Striped Bass sourced from Colorado Catch in San Luis Valley, Colorado! This fish is available as a whole fish 1.8#+ as code 972C on our Seattle Fish app. Hybrid Striped Bass is a cross...

Founders’ Armand Agra and Seattle Fish Company acquire Lombardi Brothers Meats

Founders’ Armand Agra acquires Colorado-family owned Lombardi Brothers Meats as a close sister company of Seattle Fish Company. Lombardi Brothers Meats is a family-owned specialty meat processor and distributor based in Denver,...

Brosme – October Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Brosme (aka Icelandic Cusk) sourced from Niceland Seafood in Iceland! This MSC-certified fish is available by fillet as code 581A on our Seattle Fish app. In terms of flavor profile, this fish has...

Meet Damian Tamayo – Receiving Supervisor

Damian Tamayo joined the Seattle Fish team in September 2018. In his role as receiving supervisor, he leads the receiving team, managing a team of 10 people, and is responsible for supervising checking in all products that come through...

Kanpachi – September Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Kanpachi, sourced from Forever Oceans out of Panama. Kanpachi is a a very versatile fish with a dense texture and a rich, yet mild buttery flavor. It is delicious grilled, broiled, sautéed, fried,...

Denver Life Magazine: On the Job With Derek Figueroa

"Devoted to sustainable and responsible sourcing, 24/7 handling and beyond, Derek Figueroa heads up Seattle Fish Co., one of the world’s leading suppliers of fresh fish and seafood based right here. On a busy day, this 104-year-old...

Hogfish – August Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Hogfish, sourced from the Gulf. Hogfish have white, flaky fillets, which make them a great choice for restaurants. This fish is a great substitute for snapper and is delicious prepared sautéed,...

What’s new with Sea Pact? – 2022 Q2 Newsletter

This year, Sea Pact has committed to publishing a quarterly newsletter to share information with its members, such as organizational updates, current projects the group is funding, and more. As a founding member of Sea Pact, Seattle...

Meet Miriam Castillo – Human Resources Assistant 

Miriam Castillo joined the Seattle Fish Human Resources team in May 2022, quickly acclimating to the role, lining up interviews, and becoming an important member of our SFC family. As Human Resources Assistant, Miriam's main job...

Good Morning America: Derek Figueroa’s Tips for Preparing Oysters at Home

Happy National Oyster Day, friends! If you're looking to enjoy oysters at home today (or any day!), Seattle Fish CEO & President Derek Figueroa has some great tips for you on this segment by Good Morning America. Not only are oysters...

Forbes: 20 Delicious Ways To Celebrate National Oyster Day

Did you know National Oyster Day is this Friday, August 5th? Oysters hold a special place in our hearts at Seattle Fish Co. because back in 1918, our founder Mose Iacino started this company as a way to sell the oysters that he sourced...

Miller Poultry: Seattle Fish Co. Vendor Spotlight

Seattle Fish is proud to partner with Miller Poultry to bring their all-natural, high-quality chicken to our customers! Our Gourmet Sales Manager Brandi and Sales Representative Diane recently had the opportunity to visit the Miller...

Greenland Turbot – June Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Greenland Turbot sourced from Niceland Seafood in Iceland. Greenland Turbot is part of the right-eye flounder family, which contains Atlantic and Pacific Halibut. However, in the USA it has to be...

FOX31: Seattle Fish Company Oysters are now available at King Soopers

Derek Figueroa, Seattle Fish CEO & President, was featured on FOX31 broadcast news, sharing the news that our Larimer Points & Maroon Bells oysters are now available in local King Soopers and City Market grocery stores. Check out the...

Black Grouper – May Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Black Grouper sourced from Nicaragua. This fish has a very mild flavor, somewhere in between seabass and halibut, with large, chunky flakes almost like lobster or crab. Black Grouper is very easy...

Meet Kelly Phillips – Senior Human Resources Coordinator

Kelly Phillips joined the Seattle Fish Human Resources team in May 2021, quickly acclimating to the role and becoming a pivotal member of our SFC family. In fact, if you’ve applied for a job at Seattle Fish in the last year, chances...

Wolffish – April Fun Fish of the Month!

This month our featured "Fun Fish" is Wolffish sourced from Niceland Seafood in Iceland (the only MSC-certified fishery for Wolffish)! We're particularly excited to feature this fish because it is currently prime season for Wolffish,...

Meet Sandra Rietkerk – Purchasing Supervisor

Seattle Fish Company is pleased to announce that Sandra Rietkerk has been promoted to Purchasing Supervisor! At Seattle Fish, our purchasing team is responsible for connecting with our vendors to source the high-quality sustainable...

Fishing for Dollars: Progressive Grocer Magazine

Derek Figueroa, Seattle Fish CEO & President, was featured in this month's Progressive Grocer magazine covering the topic of "Retaining Post-Pandemic Seafood Customers", along with many other industry leaders. "Consumers shop with...

Red Kingklip – March Fun Fish of the Month!

Our featured "Fun Fish" in March is Red Kingklip sourced from Panama, which is characterized for its white, moist, tender and slightly sweet meat. This month we partnered with Elevation Foodservice Reps to prepare a Kingklip à la...

What’s new with Sea Pact? – Q1 Newsletter

This year, Sea Pact has committed to publishing a quarterly newsletter to share information with its members, such as organizational updates, current projects the group is funding, and more. As a founding member of Sea Pact, Seattle...

Meet Chris DiVincenzo – Controller

Seattle Fish Company is pleased to announce Chris DiVincenzo has been hired as the company's Controller. Chris joined the Seattle Fish team in September 2021, having previously worked as Accounting Manager for a local tech startup. As...

White Snapper – February Fun Fish of the Month!

Our featured "Fun Fish" for February is the White Snapper sourced from Panama! White Snapper have white meat that is tinted pink from its red skin. Their meat is flaky, mildly sweet, lean and moist. This fish is delicious simply...

Aquademia Podcast: Sustainable Seafood in the Restaurant Industry

Derek Figueroa, Seattle Fish CEO & President, was featured this week on the Aquademia Podcast in an episode covering the topic of "Sustainable Seafood in the Restaurant Industry". Listen to the full episode on the Aquademia website,...

Sea Pact Announces Sam Grimley as Executive Director

Sea Pact, a pre-competitive collaboration of ten leading American and Canadian seafood companies working together to drive industry sustainability progress, is pleased to announce that Sam Grimley will join the organization as...

Parrotfish – January Fun Fish of the Month!

In December 2021, Seattle Fish re-launched the "Fun Fish of the Month" program. This month our featured fish is the Parrotfish. Parrotfish meat is rarely consumed in the United States but is considered a delicacy in many other parts of...

Meet Savanna Ronco – Marketing Coordinator

Seattle Fish is pleased to announce that Savanna Ronco has been hired as the company's Marketing Coordinator. Savanna joined the Seattle Fish Company team in June 2021, having previously worked as Communications Manager...

Atlantic Tripletail – December Fun Fish of the Month!

Seattle Fish recently re-launched our "Fun Fish of the Month" program! This program is a collaboration between our purchasing, sales and marketing teams that is designed to offer one unique, sustainable fish to our customers each month...

Vendor Spotlight: Niceland Seafood & the Iceland Blue Economy

For years, Seattle Fish and Niceland Seafood have partnered together to bring sustainable Icelandic Seafood to the United States. Niceland's TraceabiliT™ system positions them as a leader in traceability, providing a QR code on every...

Seattle Fish Company Named CRA Outstanding Allied Partner

Seattle Fish Company is proud to announce that The Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) has selected our company as winner of the “Outstanding Allied Partner” award in its 2021 Industry Spotlight Awards. Our company & the other...

Armand Agra, A Founders Company Completes Acquisition of Seattle Fish Company

Armand Agra, A Founders Company, and a third-generation family-owned business announces the November 15th purchase of Seattle Fish Company. Armand Agra, along with the Flocchini Family and Founders Group of Food Companies, is committed...

Sea Pact Co-Signs Letter to President Biden on Aquaculture and Climate Change

With the climate change crisis at the forefront of media coverage and federal legislative priorities, Stronger America Through Seafood (SATS) recently sent a letter to President Biden requesting the Administration prioritize seafood...

Celebrate National Oyster Day with Larimer Points!

Celebrate National Oyster Day with a recipe from Seattle Fish, using our branded Larimer Points oysters....

Seattle Fish Co. CEO & President Derek Figueroa named a Titan 100

Seattle Fish Company is pleased to announce CEO & President Derek Figueroa has been named a 2021 Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Colorado’s Top 100 CEO’s & C-level executives....

Innovation in Sustainable Aquaculture on the Front Range

When Kelly Haugen and Erica Tardiff first met James Iacino, Executive Chairman of Seattle Fish Company, they were CSU students with a vision to create a positive global impact on biodiversity and aquaculture. Two years later, with the...

Seattle Fish Wins NSCD Bold Tracks Award

Seattle Fish was honored to receive the Bold Tracks Award at this year's National Sports Center for the Disabled “Exceeding Boundaries” Gala! The event was held virtually on Wednesday, June 23, 2021....

SFC is Participating in Two New FIPs!

One of the many ways in which Seattle Fish aims to lead the seafood industry in sustainability is by participating in Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs). We're thrilled to announce we have partnered with WWF on two new FIPs (Mahi Mahi...

Three Is The Magic Number: The 3 E’s of Sustainability

This week's blog post on Sustainability is brought to you by a special guest author, our very own COO Hamish Walker. Have you ever noticed how the most powerful concepts come in lists of three? Two leaves you wanting for more, and...

Not Just Another Salmon: Introducing Kvaroy Arctic Salmon

Salmon. Perhaps the most well-known fish in the entire seafood universe. We know that salmon is good for us - high in omega-3's, rich in Vitamin B, a substantial source of protein. But what about a salmon that promises to deliver that,...

Our Top 5 Global Seafood Market Takeaways

This week the National Fisheries Institute held the Global Seafood Market Conference (GSMC), an annual industry conference dedicated to covering trends, insight, and expertise on seafood products, markets, and consumers. Seattle Fish...

Seattle Fish Company’s Derek Figueroa To Serve As 2021 National Fisheries Institute Chair

Seattle Fish Company is thrilled to announce that President & CEO, Derek Figueroa, will serve as the 2021 Chair of the National Fisheries Institute (NFI). NFI is a non-profit trade association dedicated to seafood education and...

Colorado Restaurants Offering Delicious, Portable Seafood

Over the last several months, we’ve seen a major increase in people ordering delivery and to-go meals. This observation isn’t rocket science – when people are staying home, they have to find alternative ways to get the meals they love...

How & Why You Should Eat (Delicious, Nutritious) Seafood Year-Round

When people think about fresh seafood, often a warm-weather setting comes to mind. And while we agree that grilled Mahi tacos, ceviche, and freshly shucked oysters all sound particularly delicious with the backdrop of a nice, sunny day...

Seattle Fish Company Promotes Patrick Zoghby to Corporate Sales Manager

Seattle Fish Company is pleased to announce that Patrick Zoghby has been promoted to Sales Manager. Zoghby has been with Seattle Fish Company for five years and has been instrumental in diversifying revenue and expanding the company’s...

Introducing Seattle Fish Co. + River Bear Meats Sustainable Beef Program

You know Seattle Fish Company as a provider for all of your sustainable seafood needs – but did you know we also offer sustainable terrestrial proteins? We are thrilled to announce our recent partnership with River Bear American...

Give A Shuck: Support Colorado Outdoor Dining

Back in March (a lifetime ago), we planned to introduce you to an oyster that is near-and-dear to our heart and the history of Seattle Fish Company: Larimer Points Oysters. Then, the world as we knew it, changed. As we head into the...

Traceability: Why You Should Care Where Your Food Comes From

Reykjavik, Iceland. Patagonia, Chile. Kona, Hawaii. Sanford, Colorado. These places are all over the world geographically but are just a few of the locations that Seattle Fish Company sources traceable seafood from each and every week....

Vendor Spotlight: Superior Farms American Lamb, Where Sustainability Starts In The Pasture

Quick Facts USDA grade American Lamb Sustainably raised by dedicated family ranchers Hormone & antibiotic free Since 1964, employee-owned Superior Farms American Lamb has been doing things differently. As the leading purveyor of...

Say “Aloha” To Blue Ocean Mariculture’s Hawaiian Kanpachi

Quick Fish Facts Hawaiian Kanpachi is a native Hawaiian fish similar to yellowtail Responsibly raised in the USA’s only open ocean mariculture facility  Yellow Rated/“Good Alternative” by Monterey Bay’s Seafood Watch USA product...

Customer Commitment Update: COVID-19 Safety Measures

The following is an update to our previous Customer Commitment letters from CEO & President, Derek Figueroa. November 4, 2020 Valued Seattle Fish Co. Partners –    Healthy, safe, and responsible food continues to be...

Seattle Fish Co. Eco Score: Clarifying The Muddy Waters of Sustainable Purchasing

When it comes to the issue of sustainability, the waters of the seafood industry can be murky with ambiguity and confusion. There are so many different certifications, accreditations, and rating systems that have been designed to help...

Seattle Fish Company Welcomes Corporate R&D Chef, Peter Rauen

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Seattle Fish Company Hires Corporate R&D Chef  Experienced R&D Production Chef to boost meal kit and value-added product development. DENVER, CO – OCT 22,...

Meats and Cheeses and Spices, Oh My! A (Re)Introduction Of Our Gourmet Provisions Line

Many people know that Seattle Fish Company has been providing the communities we serve with high-quality, sustainable seafood for over 100 years. Seafood is, and always will be, at the heart of Seattle Fish Company – however...

Vendor Spotlight: Elevation Meats

Who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board? Piled high with delicious cheeses, pickled vegetables, jams, and mustards; placed in the center of the table for all guests to share. But in our opinion, the highlight of a charcuterie...

Introducing River Bear American Meats; Cured Meats by Chef Justin Brunson

Seattle Fish Co. is excited to announce we are now carrrying a delicious new cured meats and charcuterie line: River Bear American Meats. Not only does River Bear offer an exciting portfolio of products, but it is also a Denver-based...

Leading The Way On Safety | Meet Seattle Fish Company’s Safety Team: Ken Boyer

Safety is one of Seattle Fish Company’s cornerstones. It’s even written on the walls throughout our facility; a visual reminder of just how vital our adherence to daily safety practices are. Our work around safety – both...

Seattle Fish Company Applauds Federal Effort to Establish National Standards for Offshore Aquaculture

For Immediate Release Seattle Fish Company Applauds Federal Effort to Establish National Standards for Offshore Aquaculture Expansion of sustainable aquaculture would benefit American communities nationwide DENVER, CO – MARCH 11 –...

SEATTLE FISH COMPANY KANSAS CITY ACQUIRED BY CHICAGO-BASED FORTUNE FISH & GOURMET

SEATTLE FISH COMPANY KANSAS CITY ACQUIRED BY CHICAGO-BASED FORTUNE FISH & GOURMET On January 15th, 2020, Seattle Fish Company International Kansas City was acquired by Chicago-based distributor Fortune Fish & Gourmet. Seattle...

Kick-Off 2020 With Golden Tilefish!

We’re kicking off the New Year with two sustainable Whole Boat options! Call your Seattle Fish Co. Sales Rep or our friendly Customer Service team at 303-329-9595 to place your order today. Seattle Fish Company believes in...

Iacino Announces Candidacy; Figueroa Named Seattle Fish Co. CEO

JAMES IACINO, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, SEATTLE FISH COMPANY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR 2020 COLORADO THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS; DEREK FIGUEROA NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DENVER, CO. OCT 17, 2019 —  James Iacino proudly...

Aspen Food & Wine 2019

Another year of Aspen Food & Wine Classic has come and gone. Each year, after it’s over, we reflect on the whole weekend and frankly, we’re surprised that…. we’re still surprised. It seems that there is no limit, capacity or...

Chef Spotlight: Rick Mullins of Café Sebastienne

Tucked in the corner of the Kemper Art Museum, you’ll find the sleek yet intimate restaurant, Café Sebastienne. Though it is a popular spot for museum-goers to stop in at before or after their visit, the patrons of Café Seb extend...

Register Now: Rocky Mountain Food Safety Conference June 12-13, 2019

It’s time to register! Coming to Denver this May is the Rocky Moutain Food......

Vendor Spotlight: Blue Ocean Mariculture’s Hawaiian Kanpachi

Meet Blue Ocean Mariculture: Supplier of Sustainable, Ocean-Raised Hawaiian Kanpachi Hawaiian Kanpachi (you may also know it as Kona Kampachi) is one of our all time favorite fish. And as certified fish people, that’s saying a lot....

Alex Seidel, Adam Schlegel & Miller Chicken – The Perfect Partnership

“So, what do you think about sourcing chicken through Seattle Fish Company?” was the first question I asked Alex Seidel (Fruition, Mercantile Dining & Provisions) and Adam Schlegel (Snooze) when I sat down with them last month....

GSMC 2019: 5 Takeaways From This Year’s Conference

In January, seafood suppliers from around the world gathered in San Diego, California, for the annual Global Seafood Market Conference. It was an educational week full of engaging discussions around the state of the industry, reviewing...

Chefs of the Month: The Two Great Culinarians Behind Aspen Ski Co.

Chef of The Month Chef Jim Butchart & Chef Matt Zubrod: The Two Great Culinarians Behind Aspen Ski Co.   I’ve always been a food lover. For me, it’s about the experiences that food can help us cultivate, whether it’s a big...

Meet The Maker: Verlasso Salmon

Seattle Fish Company is proud to offer hundreds of vendors and products in our portfolio in order to provide you with extensive choices when it comes to selecting high-quality, unique and delicious products for your kitchen, menu, or...

Strategic Sourcing In The Seafood World

Taking A Stance Seattle Fish Company has long been committed to making the right choices – we pride ourselves on constantly finding new ways to be sustainable, resource efficient and environmentally conscious. We also take the...

Sea Pact Announces New Chairman, Seattle Fish Co’s Hamish Walker

HALIFAX, CANADA, January 10, 2017 – Sea Pact, a collective organization of seafood industry......

CO restaurants now serving MSC-certified seafood through Seattle Fish Co.

Aug 18, 2016 Denver restaurants Bamboo Sushi, To the Wind Bistro and Pub 17......

What is SQF

Seattle Fish Co. has always taken food safety very seriously. Not only are we......

Seattle Fish Co.’s President and CEO James Iacino named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2016 Family Business Award winner in the Mountain Desert region

James Iacino, President and CEO of Seattle Fish Co, received the EY Entrepreneur Of......

Derek Figueroa, COO receives Distinguished Service Award by Colorado Restaurant Association

The most recent Colorado Restaurant Association event, the Industry Spotlight Awards, ended in celebration......

Giving Back: Chefs Up Front Fundraiser!

This past Sunday night Seattle Fish Co. supported in full-force one of our favorite fundraiser events of the year: Chefs Up Front. The evening’s proceeds supported Cooking Matters, a program of Share Our Strength’s national No Kid...

SeaPact Grant: Controlling Sea Lice with other fish

As a founding member of a SeaPact, Seattle Fish Co is dedicated to Fishery Improvement and Aquaculture Improvement Projects.  SeaPact’s recent round of grants included funds to support research around battling sea lice in farmed...

Meet Our Farmers: Skip Bennet of Island Creek Oyster Farm

Where is your farm located? Duxbury, MA What do you produce on your farm? Mainly oysters, but we also grow clams. We are a fully-integrated farm so we grow our shellfish from seed to harvest. When did you start Island Creek Oyster...

2016 Wild Salmon Planner

Each year, Seattle Fish Co. publishes a planner with the estimated wild salmon runs for the upcoming season. Spring is upon us and it’s time to start planning your menus around wild salmon. Take a look at our calendar below or...

The Colorado Fishmonger’s Retirement Interview

Today, Harry Mahleres officially announces his retirement as Director of Purchasing for Denver-based Seattle Fish Co. If you’ve been in the seafood industry over the last twenty years, you know Harry or, at least, you’ve read his...

‘Tis the Season for Seafood

The holidays seemed to arrive without much notice this year! It’s nearly time to pop the champagne and open the caviar.online pharmacy buy bactroban online best drugstore for you  Seafood is a popular menu item for holiday menus...

Next Stop: Park City, Utah

Seattle Fish Co. Expands Its Distribution Into Park City, Utah December 1 marked the day Seattle Fish Co. made its first delivery in Park City, Utah.  Inspired by success in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a growing market, the Seattle Fish Co....

Official Statement: FDA approves genetically engineered salmon

Recently the FDA has approved the growth, sale, and distribution of Aquabounty salmon, the first genetically modified animal approved for human consumption. Seattle Fish Co. has been closely following the development of this product...

Fourth round of Sea Pact Grants announced!

This month SeaPact will distribute their fourth round of grants to three well-deserved organizations. Two existing grant recipients received renewed funding: University of North Texas (UNT), for a research project utilizing probiotics...

“We Don’t Waste” Sponsored Truck

Seattle Fish Co. and six other organizations recently sponsored the purchase of a new refrigerated truck for We Don’t Waste. This local non-profit is an innovative provider of food for the hungry. They collect unused food from...

Kansas City’s New State-of-the-Art Facility!

At the source: Idaho Trout Farms

Seattle Fish Co. has sourced Idaho farmed rainbow trout for decades. Outside of Twin Falls, Idaho lives two pristine trout farms that raise some the highest quality rainbow trout available. Our team headed up to...

Deep-Set Buoy Gear for Sword Fishing

Seattle Fish Co. is dedicated to improving the sustainability of our fisheries and health of our oceans is vital to securing seafood for generations to come.  The most recent initiative that came to our attention is the lobbying effort...

Recap: The Fisherman’s Wharf at WestEx 2015

Colorado’s very own Fisherman’s Wharf was bigger and better than ever at this year’s WestEx 2015. The Colorado Restaurant Association and Sysco Denver successfully hosted the state’s largest foodservice convention. Seattle Fish Co....

Don’t miss: WestEx 2015

It’s that time of year again: time for Colorado’s largest foodservice and restaurant conference! WestEx 2015 will occur on Wednesday, October 21st from 9am-5pm at Colorado’s Convention Center (700 14th Street)....

NEW: Calculator to Track Sustainability

Officially announced just days ago, is the launch of a new and powerful seafood sustainability ranking tool: The Sustainable Seafood Calculator! Seattle Fish Co. is a partner in this one-of-a-kind website and app. We’ve been...

Join Us Next Week: Story of Sockeye Workshop

This coming Monday, the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA) and Chefs Collaborative are teaming up with chef Kyle Mendenhall of The Kitchen Denver to offer an educational hands-on Story of Sockeye salmon...

Recap: Jackson Hole Specialty Food Show

Jackson Hole, Wyoming has been sourcing fresh seafood from Seattle Fish Co. for quite some time. Their market continues to grow, and so does their demand for high-quality seafood and other specialty food products. Therefore, we decided...

Event Recap: Sustainable Seafood Denver with Monterey Bay Aquarium

A couple of week’s ago Seattle Fish Co. teamed up with the Monterey Bay Aquarium and their Seafood Watch Program to host a “Sustainable Seafood Denver 2015“, a one-of-a-kind sustainability event The day was a huge success to say the least....

FIP: US Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish

The US Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish FIP is another Fishery Improvement Project of which Seattle Fish Co. supports. This FIP was initiated to address sustainability concerns that were outlined in a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)...

Join us at Denver Food and Wine

Denver’s food community has supported Seattle Fish Co.online pharmacy best drugstore for you for over 97 years.  As a small thank you, we are a proud sponsor of Denver Food and Wine 2015! Join us this weekend for a 4-day event...

Seafood on a Conveyer Belt at the New King Soopers LoDo!

August 12th was an exciting Wednesday for Denver urban dwellers. If you work or live in downtown Denver there is now a quick and easy stop for groceries: King Soopers LoDo. The 146,000 square-foot store opened at 8:00am on the corner...

COMING IN AUGUST: Sustainable Seafood Denver 2015

Seattle Fish Co. is Colorado’s first and only seafood distributor with a “business collaborator” relationship with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. This means we’ve made a commitment to...

Connecting Denver Chefs to the Source: Strand Seafood Luncheon at Sarto’s

This past Tuesday was a seafood-filled afternoon for the books. Strand Foods showcased their full line of specialty seafood products including Loch Etive Steelhead, Levantina Bream, Bali Barramundi and Levantina European Sea Bass...

SeaPact announces fourth request for grant proposals!

Seattle Fish Co. is a founding member of Sea Pact, a sustainability-focused non-profit of like-minded seafood distributors in North America. Sea Pact funds a variety of projects all over the world supporting fisheries and aquaculture...

Seattle Fish Co. a finalist in CoBiz’s Top Company Awards!

Seattle Fish Co. was thrilled to be notified the other week that we have been selected as a finalist of CoBiz Magazine’s Top Company award. The mission of the Top Company Awards Program is to provide a tough and fair...

Event Recap: Aspen Food and Wine 2015

Seattle Fish Co. is pretty lucky to have one of the nation’s most premier food events in our backyard: Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, CO. This year we loaded our cars with specialty seafood from across the globe and headed up the...

Trawl to Table: Trip to Harvard and Chatham, MA

Just last week, Seattle Fish Co. packed our bags and hosted five local chefs on a trip to the Northeast. Our fabulous culinary team included Kelly Whitaker of Basta of Cart Driver, Shaun Motoda of TAG, Cortland Collins of Los...

FIP: Gulf of California (Mexico) Shrimp

Seattle Fish Co. is dedicated to the health of our oceans.  Our goal is to ensure there will be fresh seafood for our children and their children, which is why we are passionate about FIPs and AIPs.  In this previous post, you can...

Our Lobster Pledge

Seattle Fish Co. amongst other seafood importers recently took The Lobster Pledge. This means as a company, we have publically committed to not knowingly source Spiny Lobster from boats that employ SCUBA diver and will implement a...

What is a FIP and AIP?

Seattle Fish Co. proudly supports a number of FIPs and AIPS through SeaPact and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP). What are FIPs and AIPs, you ask? They are short for Fishery and Aquaculture Improvement Projects. FIPs and AIPS...

Environmental Policy

This past year, Colorado’s Environmental Leadership Program awarded Seattle Fish Co. a Silver Partner distinction. The certification was a direct result of achieving a clean one-year compliance record and continuing our commitment...

Seafood Nutrition Partnership

Did you know that Seattle Fish Co.online pharmacy buy cymbalta online best drugstore for you is also a founding member of the non-profit, Seafood Nutrition Partnership? On their website www.SeafoodNutrition.org , you can find a...

Seafood Seasonality Chart

In order to ensure that our customers enjoy access to the world’s freshest, highest quality seafood throughout the year, we have developed a Seafood Seasonality chart with information on many of the products we carry.online...

SeaPact Making a Powerful Impact

Seattle Fish Co. is a founding member of SeaPact, a sustainability-focused alliance of  like-minded seafood distributors in North America. SeaPact funds a variety of projects all over the world supporting fisheries and aquaculture...

Seafood Watch hosting West Coast groundfish on 4/30 at 1:30pm

The recent recovery of the West Coast groundfish fishery means that 90+ delicious new species of fish are now available to chefs and culinary professionals across the country as sustainable options. Please join Sheila Bowman, Seafood...

Seattle Fish Co. earned the ASC Chain of Custody Certification

Seattle Fish Co. just earned the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Chain of Custody Certification, making us the first chain of custody organization in the state of Colorado and only the 24th to obtain the CoC certification...

Join us this weekend: Oyster & Stout Festival

It’s finally here! A few months ago, our team joined the talented brewers of Denver Beer Co. for a collaboration brew session. We used live Naked Cowboy oysters from Blue Island Oyster Company and brewed Denver’s first official Blue...

Red’s Best fishery visit in Boston

While in Boston for the recent Seafood Expo, the Seattle Fish crew was fortunate enough to visit some fisheries and farms. After visiting the Island Creek Oyster Farm, we headed to our next visit to Red’s Best. They are located right...

Island Creek Oyster farm visit

While in Boston for the recent Seafood Expo, the Seattle Fish crew was fortunate enough to visit some fisheries and farms including the infamous Island Creek oyster farm. We left Boston at about 6:30AM and went south to Duxbury Bay on...

2015 Wild Salmon Planner

Wild salmon season has begun in some areas, but the big openers are yet to come.  Now you can more accurately plan your spring and summer menus with Seattle Fish Co.’s 2015 Wild Salmon Planner.  The planner is a visual snapshot...

Recap: Seafood Expo North America aka “Boston Seafood”

Although the name has officially changed, many of the seafood industry veterans still refer to North America’s largest seafood conferences as “Boston Seafood”.  Now named Seafood Expo North America, this exposition...

It’s Officially 2015 Halibut Season: the First Fish!

Halibut lovers rejoice; it’s officially halibut season!  The opener was this past Saturday, March 14 and although the weather conditions weren’t ideal, the crews braved rough seas.  Our first shipments just landed on our...

Food on the Move: The History of Conveyor Belt Sushi

All of Denver’s food community is looking forward to the opening of Jeff Osaka’s Sushi Rama this year. One of the many reasons for the excitement is so that they can experience kaiten sushi: sushi on a conveyer belt. If you’ve...

ACFCCA President’s Award Dinner

Seattle Fish Co. is a proud support of the ACFCCA, as both a Gold Level Sponsor and an ACF apprenticeship program sponsor.  The apprenticeship program gives individuals a cost-effective way to obtain a culinary education through...

Colorado chef, Kelly Whitaker featured in the LA Times on West Coast Groundfish

Colorado chef, Kelly Whitaker discussed West Coast groundfish today in an op-ed piece within the LA Times.  Kelly is the owner and executive chef of Boulder’s, Basta and Denver’s Cart-Driver.  He has a deep passion for the...

Our “Tuna Task Force” and their newest test!

What do you mark on your raw-bar card?online pharmacy buy clomiphene online best drugstore for you Tuna?  Many sushi and sashimi lovers do. What’s not to love about a bright and beautiful slice of ahi tuna loin? Seattle Fish Co.,...

The Recovery and Rise of West Coast Groundfish

For those of you who missed it, we couldn’t be more thrilled about the recent recovery of the West Coast groundfish fishery*! After years of work by  fishermen, regulators, conservationists, academics, and observers including...

Denver’s Official Oyster Stout at Denver Beer Co.

Denver’s official oyster stout is now in the tanks. Hold tight because it will be just a couple more months until the brew is ready for consumption!online pharmacy buy flagyl online best drugstore for you Last week the...

Two New Grant Recipients for Fishery Improvement Projects

Seattle Fish Co. is a founding partner of SeaPact, a non-profit organization comprised of seafood leaders, suppliers and distributors who are all focused on making a difference in seafood sustainability.  Every few months SeaPact...

The Chowder Room Sets Anchor on South Broadway

Here at Seattle Fish Co. we love our seafood, therefore we drool over the seafood joints in town! This month we are thrilled there is a new kid on the block: The Chowder Room.  “Kid” isn’t the correct word because owner-chef Matt Stein...

What’s Landed in Denver? New Weekly Catch Email

Our team of buyers at Seattle Fish Co. begin day their at 5am making calls to fishermen and farmers all over the world with one goal in mind: to source the highest quality seafood available for the  Rocky Mountain region.  Some may...

Update from President Obama on Fight for Bristol Bay

President Obama gave a statement the other week to protect Bristol Bay and nearby lands from any offshore drilling and exploration. “The President’s announcement was a major victory for Bristol Bay and a step in the right...

Making Waves with Mahi Mahi: An Impactful Fishery Improvement Project

Mahi mahi may be one of the most familiar seafood items on American menus today. It is approachable. Its white flesh, flaky texture and mild taste lends to an array of cooking methods and preparations that are welcomed by even the...

That ain’t hay! Denver Broncos eat to win at new training table – THE DENVER POST

The Denver Post By William Porter 12/17/2014 An army marches on its stomach, Napoleon Bonaparte once said. John Elway, the Denver Bronco’s general manager and executive vice president of football operations, must feel the same...