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Our Story
We believe nothing has a greater impact on our lives than our food choices, and that food should benefit the body and please the senses without harming the planet.
Founded in 2001 on the premise that wild Alaskan salmon is nature's most perfect food, Vital Choice has grown into a trusted source of premium wild seafood from healthy, well-managed fisheries around the globe. Since our first day in business, we've sold only sustainably-caught seafood, donated a portion of our profits to planet-protecting programs, employed environmental strategies throughout our shipping operations, and treated our employees, suppliers, and customers right. Along the way we've acquired a fan club of nutrition and medical experts, including Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Dr. Christiane Northrup, and Dr. William Sears.
We know firsthand the importance of trust as it relates to the quality and sustainability of wild seafood. Three core members of the Vital Choice crew — Randy (Founder and CEO), Dave (President), and Terry (Senior Buyer) — collectively possess more than 50 years' experience fishing Alaskan and Northwest waters for salmon, herring, halibut, and other regional species. We work only with healthy, well-managed fisheries that meet our rigorous standards for quality and sustainability, and we conduct third-party testing for contaminants in any new seafood we offer.
In addition to nutrient-dense sustainable seafood, we offer an ever-growing range of pastured proteins, organic foods, and marine-source nutritional supplements. A certified B Corporation since 2014, we are privately owned, located in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, and have a small crew of well-nourished employees.
Our Values
Our Impact
Environmental Stewardship: Through our VitalGreen program, we contribute a substantial sum annually to offset the entire climate-warming effects of our customer shipments, including the radiative forcing caused by jet emissions at high altitudes. Working through NativeEnergy, we've supported a methane-to-energy project at a Pennsylvania farm, and helped turn the town of Greenburg, Kansas, into a partially wind-powered community.
Corporate Giving: We contribute a portion of our net profits to a variety of organizations devoted to improving the health and well-being of people and the planet that sustains us. Current recipients include SeaShare and the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Community Service: We encourage our team members to spend up to two days per year performing volunteer work in support of recognized local or national community service groups and their projects. These "Vital Choice Volunteer Days" are fully paid days off that allow our employees the chance to reconnect to their community through service.
Our Values at Work
Certified B-Corporation
Since 2014
Marine Stewardship Council
Chain-of-Custody Certification
MSC-C-50265
Better Business Bureau
Accredited Since 2004
Rated A+
Trustpilot
Based on Over 19K Reviews
Rated Excellent
NBJ Supply Chain
Transparency Award 2018
Nutrition Business Journal
When Work Works
Award for Exemplary Workplace Practices, 2016