First Copper River salmon of the season
Straight from the frigid waters of the Copper River in Alaska, the first delivery of fresh salmon has arrived at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Nearly 7,802 kg of wild Alaska Copper River salmon was flown by Alaska Air Cargo — the first of many shipments expected this season, which runs now through September.
The celebratory “first fish,” sponsored this year by Copper River Seafoods, weighed in at 13.61 kg (pictured with Greg McDole).
Copper River salmon shipped arrive as fresh as possible to grocery stores and restaurants all over USA, thanks in part to a cool chain training programme required of all airline employees who handle perishables. They follow strict seafood quality standards and pass an annual food quality course to keep seafood moving rapidly throughout its journey. (cj)