Get to Know Fortune Fish & Gourmet
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A local institution, Coastal Seafoods has supplied Lakewinds with the highest quality fish and seafood for many years, while helping us uphold the ethical and sustainable practices our owners expect. Last year, Coastal was purchased by Fortune Fish & Gourmet, a Chicago-based distributor committed to the same high standards and practices. While Coastal’s South Minneapolis storefront still bears the name, now Fortune is supplying our fish.
In a business where what’s sustainable changes season to season, Fortune works hard to bring our customers safe and responsible options. They’re a founding member of Sea Pact, an alliance of companies dedicated to driving continuous improvement in the global seafood supply chain, like using their purchasing power to help suppliers improve their fisher and aquaculture practices.
In evaluating fish farms, Fortune focuses on environmental impact. They partner with farms that operate inland (in ponds or recirculating tank systems) or in farms and pens with a low fish density. Partners must minimize waste, prevent farmed fish from escaping into the wild, and avoid spreading diseases to wild fish populations. Fortune’s farmed fish carry high marks from certification groups include Best Aquaculture Practices, the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch Program, and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.
Advice from Fortune’s Fish Experts
Learn to love frozen. Just like canning veggies from the summer farmer’s market, buying fish caught during peak season and flash-frozen is a great way to enjoy your favorite catch year-round. Ask our meat counter experts for recommendations the next time you’re at Lakewinds.