Are your products nutritious?

All of the Nutrition Facts for Wildfish Cannery products can be found here.

Canned Alaska salmon is a nutritional powerhouse. Alaska canned salmon is naturally high in many essential vitamins E, C, D and A, and minerals including zinc, iron, calcium, and selenium. Some varieties are very high in vitamin E, an antioxidant, which has proven to strengthen the immune system, and lower the risk of heart disease by reducing the buildup of plaque in coronary arteries. You can learn about the Nutrition Facts of canned salmon here: https://uploads.alaskaseafood.org/2019/06/21-019_NutritionalValues.pdf

Am I buying a climate friendly product?

Unopened canned salmon requires no refrigeration whatsoever nor does it require rushed overnight air transportation, meaning excessive energy consumption and carbon emissions are lower than other fresh and frozen seafood products. Our canned salmon packaging is also fully recyclable. Your purchase supports small-boat fishermen of Prince of Wales Island whose livelihoods depend on the health of our ocean and abundance of our resource.

Where do you get your salmon from? How is it caught? 

We buy or salmon from local fishermen who share our commitment to quality.

Is Alaskan salmon sustainable?

It sure is! Alaska's fisheries area some of the most well managed in the world. Follow this link for more info: http://sustainability.alaskaseafood.org/historical

What kind of salmon comes from Alaska?

All Alaska salmon is wild, in fact salmon farming is illegal in Alaska. There are actually five species of Pacific salmon: King, Sockeye, Coho, Keta, and Pink. King is often marketed as Chinook, Sockeye as Red, and Coho as Silver, but we prefer the more colloquial terms. What the locals call them. 

What is the difference between White King & King Salmon?

King (also called Chinook) salmon with white or red meat are the same species, Onchorhynchus tshawytscha. From a nutritional standpoint, research has shown the white kings and the red-fleshed kings are identical in composition of lipids, moisture, protein and omega -3 fatty acids, the “good” fats that can protect one from heart disease. But white kings are preferred by many fans of king salmon.The rich, red meat of a wild Alaska king salmon is a vivid sight. Translucent and buttery, the deep red color comes from pigments in crustaceans in the salmons’ diet. Some king salmon – about one in 20 – have white meat due to an inability to process these pigments in their food. Although these white kings have long been coveted by many Alaskans. You can learn more here: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=244

 How do I prepare your seafood products?

Hand packed and mindfully arranged, our products inspire a million applications - whether layered on toast, nestled into a salad, the star of a cheese plate, tucked in sandwiches or even right out of the tin. Find your inspiration in our Galley.

Do your cans have skin and bones?

Our salmon is boned before smoking. We leave the skin on because we think it’s delicious and is packed with nutrients. 

Do you sell fresh salmon?

We do not, but we can point you toward some of the fisherman we work with who do. Drop us a line here.

Do you can your own salmon? 

We sure do! Our fish is filleted, smoked, and canned on location in Klawock, Alaska.

How long does you canned seafood last?

The shelf-life for all of our canned seafood products is 5 years from the date of production.

Is your product different from the pouched boxes of smoked salmon I get at grocery stores?

It's not really. What a lot of folks don't realize is that those pouches are technically cans. Though they don't look it, the technology is the same. Due to the tinned presentation, our products do however retain a higher-quality presentation as the hard tins ensure that the salmon retains the same shape and texture as when it was packed and is not damaged due to the durable nature of the tin.

Can you ship internationally?

We sure can! Connect with us here.

Where do you deliver?

We ship everywhere in the US and Internationally.

When will my order arrive?

Wildfish Cannery is located on a remote island in Southeast Alaska. While we're fortunate to be surrounded by pristine water and the freshest seafood possible, our shipping options are quite limited and we rely solely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to ship our products.

Once an order is placed we begin packing for shipment immediately. Orders generally are ready to ship within 5 business days. Once your order is moved from our facility to the USPS, you will receive an email with your tracking number. Please keep in mind that shipping times vary greatly depending on your location, but typically arrive within 6-10 days. As of April 17th, 2020, all Postal Service Priority Mail® shipments may temporarily require more time to be delivered due to limited transportation availability as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. No signature is required for delivery.

Can I reschedule my delivery?

Yes! You can change your delivery date before or after you place your order, up until we start packing your box. Please contact us directly with any order modifications at mathew@wildfishcannery.com