Small Business Spotlight: Sitka Salmon Shares
The world needs more small businesses. Those small businesses need more support. The support has to come from people like you and me. So, this month, I wanted to take the time to shine the spotlight on an exceptional small business. Thank you to Sitka Salmon Shares for providing a monthly share for me to sample.
Who
Sitka Salmon Shares is a company made up of small-boat Alaskan fishermen, that deliver wild-caught Alaskan seafood directly to homes in the continental US. These fisherman-owners, individually catch each fish and value hard work, high-quality fish, and low-impact harvesting methods.
What
Freshly caught fish, via hook & line, immediately put on ice and brought to shore within a few days of being caught. The fish is then filleted, portioned, vacuum-sealed, and blast-frozen to maintain freshness for up to a year. Each share includes fresh seafood, recipes, and a newsletter about the fishermen who caught that month’s share.
Where
Fish from Sitka Salmon Shares are ethically and sustainably caught, prepared, flash-frozen, and packaged in Southeast Alaska and the North Pacific. Then, delivered directly to your door.
When
Every month a box of yummy blast-frozen Alaskan seafood will arrive at your doorstep. Delivery schedules for 2020 can be found by clicking here.
Why
Because seafood should be delicious, it should taste fresh. I’m picky when it comes to seafood. Sitka Salmon Shares is the only type of salmon I will make, and thankfully, I have learned that fish doesn’t have to taste fishy.
And the fish caught by Sitka Salmon Shares partners are caught ethically and sustainably, which leaves little carbon footprint on the world. Fish are caught with care and purpose. They are individually handled. They are not crushed and bruised like they would be if caught by a factory trawler. If the wrong species of fish is caught, it is let go back into the ocean to continue living.
And Sitka Salmon Shares supports local fishermen who are working to support their own families and small towns. They live, work, and play where they catch their fish. These fishermen are receiving a fair wage for their hard work. They receive an average of 20-30% more for their harvest than typical fishermen.
And also, because it’s easy. I just have to open my front door on the day of delivery. I have fresh seafood, recipes, and a newsletter about the fishermen who caught that month’s share. No store-bought seafood here anymore!
Want to give Sitka Salmon Shares a try? You can order online and save $25 on any share (except the Taste of Fall Share) with the code “MoveMama”.
At a time when grocery shopping isn’t as safe as convenient as it used to be. And at a time when supporting small businesses is more important than ever. Sitka Salmon Shares is the perfect solution to provide healthy, safe, ethically harvested food for our families. Check out Sitka Salmon Shares for your food delivery and save $25, using the code “MoveMama”
I hadn’t heard of this company before I read this. We are HUGE fans of salmon, so I’m definitely going to check them out.
You won’t be disappointed, Heather.
A fantastic way to support the smaller fishing companies, especially during this time. Plus you know you are going to gain quality fish.
I agree, Sarah 🙂
My other half loves having fish, so this would be right up his street for sure xx
I bet he would be a big fan, Melanie.
My family loves fresh fish and supporting small and local business such as this is so important to me. Thanks for shedding light about Sitka Salmon Shares.
You’re welcome, dear.
Sitka Salmon shares sounds like a good company to support during this time. It’s great that the farming is both ethical and sustainable. My husband loves salmon.
It’s such a great company, Melanie. Your husband would be a big fan of their fresh salmon.
I love salmon and man do I wish I lived over there so I could have them deliver this salmon to me! This is a really good business and I agree we have to support the amazing small businesses more!
I am sure you would love it, Ashlee. Let’s hope they expand soon.
We are over in the UK but if I were living in the States then I would be snapping myself up a delivery…their salmon looks incredible!
It really is amazing, Talya. Hopefully, they expand to outside the US soon.
Sitka is a really great brand…I have enjoyed their salmon and fish in the past. Great spotlight!
Yay! Always fun to find a fellow fan 🙂
It sounds like a very interesting service. I’m not a fish person, but for those who are – amazing opportunity!
It’s been so convenient for us, Monica.
I love salmon and this looks like a fabulous service. I would love to have this in my home.
You would love it, Shannon 🙂
I love discovering new small businesses, so I really like this series. Also have never went out of my way to try non-grocery store bought salmon so I have to check these guys out for sure!
The freshness is top-notch, Jay. We will never buy from the grocery store again.
I’m a big fish fan, so I’d love to order this kind of fresh fish box. It’s also good to support our small businesses.
It’s so yummy, Lisa. And supports the local fishermen in Alaska…win-win!