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Seafood Packaging, Explained

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By Joci Besecker

You’ve probably seen more headlines about microplastics lately, so we wanted to share our packaging choices, clearly and honestly. Here’s why we vacuum seal our...

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Microplastics in Seafood: What Consumers Should Actually Know

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By Joci Besecker

Microplastics are a growing environmental concern, but what do they really mean for seafood and human health? Learn what science says, what is still unknown,...

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Wild Seafood vs Farmed Seafood: Nutrition and Health Differences Explained

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By Joci Besecker

Wild and farmed seafood differ in nutrition, fat content, and sourcing. Learn how wild seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest compares and how to...

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Omega 3s and Brain Health: Why Wild Seafood Matters

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By Joci Besecker

Omega 3 fatty acids are essential for brain health, mood, and cognitive function. Learn why wild seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest is one...

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Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health

Wild Seafood and Testosterone: A Deeper Look at Hormones, Nutrition, and Men’s Health

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By Joci Besecker

Wild seafood provides key nutrients that support healthy testosterone levels, including omega 3s, zinc, vitamin D, and clean protein. Learn how to use it consistently.

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Why Wild Seafood Fits the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

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By Joci Besecker

The U.S. dietary guidelines lean toward whole foods, more protein and healthier fats. Where wild seafood fits, and what a practical weekly serving looks like.

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A New Federal Law to Protect Our Oceans and Why It Matters for Wild Seafood

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By Joci Besecker

A new federal law strengthens efforts to reduce marine debris and plastic pollution in U.S. oceans. Learn what the Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act...

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Why Wild-Caught Seafood Remains the Most Sustainable Choice

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By Joci Besecker

Farmed fish is often marketed as the future of sustainable seafood. But when you look at the full system, from fish feed to plastic pollution,...

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Protein Density vs Satisfaction on GLP-1: How to Choose Seafood When Every Bite Matters

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By Joci Besecker

GLP-1 medications shrink appetite and portions, narrowing the margin for nutritional error. This article explains why the highest protein option is not always the best...

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GLP-1 Nutrition Made Simple with Wild Seafood

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By Joci Besecker

GLP-1 medications have changed how much people eat, not what their bodies need. When appetite drops and portions shrink, every bite matters more. This article...

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The Changing Pacific Halibut Fishery: What You Should Know

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By Joci Besecker

Fishing crews in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are starting to see fewer and smaller halibut. Here is what is happening on the water and...

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A Major Win for American Seafood

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By Joci Besecker

Congress just took meaningful action for American seafood, creating a USDA seafood liaison and moving to keep Chinese seafood out of school lunches. Here is...

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National Salmon Day: Celebrating Alaska’s Most Iconic Fish

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By Joci Besecker

Alaska's salmon runs, the five species behind them, and why one fish carries so much of the state's identity — with a few ways to...

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Celebrate National Seafood Month with Premier Catch

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By Joci Besecker

October is National Seafood Month, a perfect time to choose wild, sustainable seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. At Premier Catch, every fillet is...

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Whole Dungeness Crab vs. Snap-N-Eats: What’s the Difference?

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By Joci Besecker

Whole Dungeness crab offers a traditional feast experience, but much of the weight is shell. Our Snap-N-Eats focus on the premium leg and shoulder meat,...

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From Sea to Table: An Alaskan Fisherman’s Perspective on Buying Seafood

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By Joci Besecker

“Like many Alaskans, I grew up with a freezer full of fish and little reason to buy seafood elsewhere. But when the pandemic hit, everything...

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Radioactive Shrimp: What Consumers Need To Know, and Why U.S. Seafood Counts

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By Joci Besecker

What the radioactive shrimp recalls mean for consumers, how to respond, and why traceable U.S. wild-caught seafood from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest gives added...

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Alaska’s 2025 King Salmon Quota: What It Means for You

Alaska’s 2025 King Salmon Quota: What It Means for You

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By Joci Besecker

Alaska cut king salmon quotas sharply in 2025, sending far fewer fish to market. Why harvest limits move the way they do, and what it...

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Inside the 2025 Halibut Fishery

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By Joci Besecker

A look back at the 2025 Pacific halibut season, why harvest limits tightened, and what reduced supply meant for fishermen and seafood buyers.

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The Tiny Task That Keeps Halibut Fishing Alive: A Note from a Fisherman's Wife

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By Joci Besecker

The behind-the-scenes work of commercial fishing is rarely glamorous — but it’s the foundation of everything. In this post, Molly, the wife of one of...

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Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One

Cod Is Going Viral - But We’ve Been on Board Since Day One

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By Joci Besecker

Wild Pacific cod is having a moment, but at Premier Catch it’s always been our specialty. While trendy brands are just now dropping boxes of...

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From Our Founders: Women, Wellness & Wild Seafood

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By Joci Besecker

Our founders on why wild seafood earns its place in women’s health — the clean protein and omega-3s behind it, and how it shows up...

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Why Wild Seafood Beats Supplements for Women’s Health

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By Joci Besecker

Supplements have their place, but whole seafood brings nutrients a capsule does not. Where wild fish fits into women's health, from hormone balance to heart...

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What the “Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness” Executive Order Means for U.S. Fishermen (and You)

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By Joci Besecker

A new federal executive order aims to restore American seafood competitiveness by supporting U.S. fishermen, reducing regulatory burdens, and cracking down on unfair imports. Learn...

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Fishing for the Future: How We Choose the Fisheries Behind Every Product

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By Joci Besecker

Not all fishing is created equal. At Premier Catch, we partner with fishermen using sustainable methods like pot fishing and longlining to protect ocean health....

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Big News: Our Shipping Boxes and Liners Are Now Recyclable

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By Joci Besecker

We redesigned our shipping packaging with a curbside-recyclable box made from recycled cardboard and cellulose liners that are recyclable and compostable. Here’s what changed and...

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Why Buying American Seafood Matters

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By Joci Besecker

Why choosing American wild seafood matters for fishing families, domestic fisheries and a more transparent supply chain — and what to look for when buying...

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Why Alaska Is a Leader in Sustainable Fishing

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By Joci Besecker

Alaska is the only U.S. state with a constitutional mandate for sustainable resource management — making it a global leader in responsible fishing. Learn how...

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Why Wild Seafood Is the Most Climate-Friendly Protein

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By Joci Besecker

Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? Wild-caught seafood — especially from Alaska — is the most climate-friendly complete protein available. Learn why wild Alaska seafood...

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Why Our Wild Canned Albacore Tuna Is a Clean, Safe Choice for You and Your Family

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By Joci Besecker

Not all canned tuna is created equal. At Premier Catch, our wild albacore is troll-caught in the Pacific Northwest, hand-packed with just sea salt, and...

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