Mt Cook Alpine King Salmon

MT COOK ALPINE KING SALMON from NEW ZEALAND

Pure glacial water flows from New Zealand’s Southern Alps, through Lakes Tekapo, Pukaki, and Benmore—powering the country’s largest renewable hydro system and creating the ideal home for our King Salmon. Originally from California’s Sacramento River, our salmon are raised in fast, cold, mineral-rich waters at Mt Cook Alpine Salmon farm.

Without needing any antibiotics or pesticides, they grow strong by swimming in constantly flowing currents—over 2 million gallons of fresh water every minute. This natural environment helps produce healthy, fit fish with a clean, delicate taste—truly Nature’s Finest Tasting Salmon.

WHY OUR KING SALMON IS UNIQUE

• Sashimi Grade
• Free from antibiotics, hormones, vaccines and pesticides
• No heavy metals
• Raised in the pure, cold, swift, glacial water
• Rich in healthy Omega-3
• Clean, subtle flavor and lean texture
• Perfectly balanced fat content
• Ready to cook or serve (no prep required)
• Free from scales and pin bones (removed by hand)
• Sustainably farmed and hand fed with sustainable, certified GMO-free
• Awarded "Best Choice" in sustainability by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. In its written report MCAS received the highest points ranking of any salmon farm in the world.
• MCAS is the first salmon farm in Australasia to receive Best Aquaculture Practice Certification

THE STRESS-FREE GROWING ENVIRONMENT

The Mt Cook Alpine King Salmon are raised across four environmentally sustainable farms. Highly skilled staff and good farming practices ensure the salmon are well looked after and never stressed.

Constantly flowing glacial water creates a clean, natural environment—so there’s no need for antibiotics, pesticides, or growth hormones.

They manage every step of the process, from hatchery to harvest to processing, guaranteeing consistent quality and taste. Every fish is fully traceable, right back to its hatchery batch and parent stock—delivering salmon you can trust, from source to plate.

THE FEED

Mt Cook Alpine King Salmon uses only premium, sustainable, and GM-free feed from a trusted global supplier. Feeding by hand allows their staff to carefully monitor the salmon’s health and adjust nutrition based on weather and water conditions. Though it takes more time, this careful approach ensures our salmon thrive and receive exactly what they need.

CERTIFICATIONS – TOP RATINGS FOR RESPONSIBLE PRACTICES

Mt Cook Alpine Salmon was the first in Australasia to earn Best Aquaculture Practices certification, and in 2015 received a “Best Choice” green rating from the Monterey Bay Aquarium—the highest score ever given to a salmon farm. Their commitment to sustainability is reinforced through annual audits by the Swiss-based Institute for Market ecology, driving ongoing improvement.

WHY CHOOSE KING SALMON OVER OTHER SALMONS?