WFM Fishmongers Prepare for Final Face-off

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Markets’ fishmonger finalists are ready to compete for the “golden trident trophy” at the Fishmonger Face-Off on June 16 in Aspen, Colo.

It will be a challenge of brains and brawn. The fishmongers will both participate in a trivia contest and a timed salmon fillet challenge.

The finalists shared their qualifications and training rituals in a video promoting the event (see below).

The fishmongers heading to the competition are:

• Michael Schmitz, Encinitas, California
• Bob Reany, Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Abbatt Story, Atlanta, Georgia
• Andres Barroso, Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Zach Langford, Austin, Texas
• Jordan Silva, Naples, Florida
• Ken Riccardi, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Alejandro Macias, Los Gatos, California
• Andrew Ogden, Red Bank, N.J.
• Heriberto Medina, Deerfield, Illinois
• Cavan Hua, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada