The first harvest of land raised salmon is being sold through Canada's Safeway retail stores across British Columbia and Alberta.

The salmon is marketed under the brand name Kuttera  by Albion Fisheries, and this development is a new chapter in the debate between conventionally raised salmon and land raised salmon.

The salmon will be sold in 140 seafood departments in Safeway stores in western Canada.

"Albion is an industry leader in sustainability," said Albion CEO John Milobar. "Kuterra Atlantic salmon takes seafood sustainability to a new level, and thanks to growing market demand and exceptional quality fish, Kuterra shows all the signs of being a commercial success.

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