Snow Cod
Sustainable and Delicious ~ farmed by Norcod
Premium Snow Cod from Norway
Snow Cod by Norcod was created as a direct response to global market demands for a stable source of fresh, high quality cod. With wild fish stock under pressure and cod fishing quotas being cut, Norcod aims to fill the gap in the market and provide truly consistent, responsibly farmed delicious cod.
Snow Cod is farmed in controlled conditions and reaches market size faster than wild. It is harvested without the use of hooks or nets and thereby arrives to chefs and consumers without blemishes or abrasions. It is a consistent, clean and delicious high quality protein choice.
It is called Snow Cod in Japan where top chefs embraced the parasite-free, bright white cod. They experimented with preparations suitable for sashimi-grade fish not normally applicable to regular cod.
Why farmed cod?
It’s well known that wild cod stocks are diminishing. On both sides of the Atlantic, quotas and TAC allotments are being drastically lowered due to a combination of environmental pressures and fishery mismanagement. It has been shown that cod larvae are subject to 20–30% higher mortality rate because of higher temperatures and ocean acidification. Mature cod are forced to search for new spawning grounds all while hunting ever moving prey. We are seeing cod populations struggle against these pressures, which is why the Norcod team has been working towards a solution for a stable cod source.
There have been numerous efforts to bolster wild cod populations, including ambient/anthropogenic feeding of wild cod stocks and the release of cod fingerlings into the wild. These efforts, which have taken place in several countries, have not succeeded in increasing the wild stocks and there is a demonstrable decline in wild populations. This is a foundational reason behind the quest for a farmed cod.
Exploring cod farming is not new. In fact, farmers have been trying for decades to crack the code of how to successfully farm a viable, responsible Atlantic cod. Finally, after years of research the Norcod team has perfected the process and now has a market-ready farmed cod program. This type of program will allow seafood consumers to have continuous access to a stable, favorite fish now and well into the future.
Commitments
Certifications - Norcod is the world's first dedicated cod-farming operation to secure Global G.A.P. Aquaculture standard certification. Since its inception the organization has served to build trust and integrity in agricultural practice generally, and is now the most widely accepted private-sector food safety certification in the world.
Additionally, Norcod is in the process of securing ASC certification for responsible aquaculture practices relating to environmental impacts, workers’ rights, and local engagements.
All-natural - No antibiotics or GMOs
Ultra-fresh - Ultra-fast turnaround time from harvest to delivery
Bright white - White meat with an even consistency and color
Prime condition - No skin abrasions from hooks or nets
Clean flavor - Authentic, delicate and clean flavor
Responsible farming - Lower FCR, controlled diet and farming conditions mean steady, predictable growth, electric/hybrid boats replacing diesel
Better yield - Norcod is naturally bred to grow a smaller head and produce a larger yield than the wild cod. In fact, Norcod brings a 8% higher filet yield than wild-caught
