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Atlantic Faroe Island
Faroe Island Salmon is one of the world's best choices for aqua-culture seafood.
Rich, Buttery, Flakey, Silky
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Sea Salmon
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Species Name
Salmon
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Latin Name
Salmo salar
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Origin
Faroe Islands, Denmark
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Europe
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Producer
Faroe Island Fisheries
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Range & Habitat
Faroe Island Fisheries
The focus will be on providing the highest quality salmon in the world. Faroe Island Salmon are stringently monitored and improved on by constant research and systems development. FIF has implemented the first ever “Stun & Bleed" Systems to ensure the salmon begin processing in the most humane nature possible.
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