At FreshDirect, it’s important to bring our customers seafood that’s not only great-tasting and fresh, but sustainable too. When it comes to swordfish, we source it from Nova Scotia, from the first swordfish fishery to be certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). Here, fishermen use a traditional fishing method, harpooning, where swordfish are […]
Fresh Adventures
Sourced: IceMar Icelandic Cod
Although remotely settled on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Iceland is only a few hours by plane from New York City. And given the country’s commitment to sustainable fishing practices and its abundance of wild-caught species, there is no better source in the world. Our team traveled to Reykjavik, the country’s capital, to visit […]
Meet the Farmer: Blue Island Oyster Company
Blue Island Oyster Company owner Chris Quartuccio first began digging for clams when he was 12. In 1995, he began scuba diving for natural oysters in the Long Island Sound and delivering them fresh every day to restaurants in New York City. Two decades later, the Blue Island Oyster Company is widely regarded as the […]