New Zealand’s international reputation for high-quality seafood is summed up in one of its most iconic products, the New Zealand Greenshell Mussel, unique in that it grows nowhere else on earth. The shell has a beautiful and distinctive jade colour which is attracting the attention of chefs and consumers worldwide, adding to New Zealand’s growing and heady reputation as the ‘clean, green’ environment in which our seafood is grown. New Zealand nurtured seafood is a showcase of premium seafood, including the Greenshell Mussels, King Salmon and Pacific Oysters.
The succulent plump meat and mild flavour of the Greenshell Mussel, makes it a favourite anywhere in the world but what about our King Salmon? The King Salmon is the source for the highest natural Omega 3 oil content of all salmon. The isolated and pure environment of the pristine waters of New Zealand is perfect for producing the King Salmon variety, prized for its characteristic rich flavour, delicate soft texture and high Omega-3 content. New Zealand salmon farming practices do not use antibiotics, providing assurance to the consumer that they are enjoying a natural and pure product. As such, New Zealand has gained a strong reputation of delivering superior quality King Salmon around the world.
The New Zealand Pacific Oyster is another of the unique seafood varieties offered for sale overseas. These oysters are grown in nutrient-rich waters that are regularly tested under a stringent monitoring programme with the focus on maintaining a high standard of water quality. New Zealand Pacific Oysters are enjoyed as a delicacy throughout the world, with 3.5 million dozen consumed every year and have quite rightly earned the sobriquet of ‘the world’s most luxurious oyster’.
The pristine environment and innovative people of New Zealand help to make us one of the world’s great producers of premium seafood, renowned for the freshness and flavour of our products. We are fortunately isolated from heavily populated and polluted areas and the high quality of our natural environment, spectacular coastlines and water purity make New Zealand one of the most idea countries in the world for growing seafood, seafood with the quality and flavour that is a true reflection of its source.
For more information on aquaculture in New Zealand and the products and services provided, go to their website at http://www.nurturedseafood.com/ where you will also find Recipe eBooks, a Recipe of the Week and much more information on all of the New Zealand natural seafood products.
Source: Aquaculture New Zealand
