Few seafood species generate as much excitement and press as Copper River salmon. The wild Alaska fish arrives every May to near-hysteria as chefs and retailers scramble to get the fish to their customers first.
The demand can drive prices as high as $40 (€25) a pound, which opens up the opportunity for huge profits -- but makes cheating a temptation. Johnson spoke with IntraFish about the state of the Copper River phenomenon, and what his group is doing to ensure that it's really Copper River salmon on your plate.
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