Santa Rosa, CA -- June 06, 2007 -- Fulfilling increasing demands from both retailers and consumers, North Coast Fisheries, Inc. has selected Cypress Island(TM) as their premier supplier of farm raised salmon. Cypress Island(TM) is the only farm raised salmon sold in America that has been endorsed as sustainable by a non profit organization, the "Sustainable Seafood Forum" attached to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach California.

"We already buy and distribute approximately one-fifth of all Wild King Salmon landed in California.” States Michael Lucas, President of North Coast Fisheries, Inc. “But”, says Lucas, “We have a heavy demand for fresh salmon year ‘round so during the off season we need a quality alternative to our Wild Kings.” “We believe in the sustainable practices of this firm and will support Cypress Island™ with efforts to move these high quality farmed salmon through our distribution channels.” Explains Lucas.

Cypress Island™ “Raised in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest” American Salmon is tested frequently to assure quality. Not only does Cypress Island™ test regularly for healthy fish, fish feeds and nutrition, but goes many steps beyond by assuring over crowding doesn’t occur at any time in their pens. “We test four times a year and post the results with our customers.” “This way we can catch a problem before there is one, plus build confidence with our customers showing that our product is ahead of the curve.” States Brin Taylor, Marketing Manager Cypress Island™.

According to Michael Lucas, the President of North Coast Fisheries, Inc. "The sustainable farm raised salmon offered by Cypress Island™ and distributed though our channels have been well received by our customers.”  

For more information on North Coast Fisheries, Inc. contact Michael Lucas, President North Coast Fisheries, Inc. at mike@alcatrazseafoods.com. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 707-579-0679.

For more information on Cypress Island™ contact Brin Taylor, Marketing Manager Cypress Island™ at brin@cypressisland.net. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or 925-736-5550.