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SEAFOOD DIFFERENTLY

Fish counters can be overwhelming for the best of us home cooks. We wonder if the fish is fresh and how long it has sat there. Then there’s the source: Where does the fish come from and how long did it take to get here? How was it grown and in what conditions? And who has the time to figure it all out and get dinner on the table in a reasonable fashion?

You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered if your grocer’s catch of the day is wearing a disguise. In an ongoing investigation conducted by Oceana Canada, 26 to 67 percent of fish sold in cities across the country have been mislabelled. One option this non-profit conservation organization suggests is to shop from local, smaller businesses that know their supply chains well.

Seafood Crate is one such company. Jumping on the food delivery service

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