Wild Planet Foods Introduces Wild Mackerel Fillets

Wild Planet Foods, provider of sustainable seafood, introduces its new Wild Mackerel Fillets. Canned using only mackerel, organic extra virgin olive oil, water and sea salt, these Wild Mackerel Fillets can be enjoyed on acracker, used as one would use tuna, or eaten directly out of the can, say officials for the company.

Wild Planet’s skinless and boneless Wild Mackerel Fillets are delicately textured with somewhat of a tuna flavor. Packed with 13-grams of protein and only 100-calories per serving, this fish is an outstanding source of both iron and Omega 3, officials say. In addition, because Mackerel is an underutilized species and is relatively low on the food chain, it is considered one of the best choices in terms of sustainability. 

Wild Planet sources this wild, superabundant North Pacific fish with single-species targeted purse seine fishing — without the use of FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices), officials add.

"We want to provide our customers with more sustainable options that go beyond traditional seafood staples like tuna, salmon and shrimp," says Wild Planet Foods’ founder Bill Carvalho. "Since mackerel is one of the healthiest and most sustainable fish in the ocean, it was definitely a clear choice."

The Wild Mackerel Fillets will be available for an SRP of $3.29 at natural food and select traditional grocery stores nationwide, as well as via www.wildplanetfoods.com.