This November, Acme Smoked Fish is heading back to Citi Field for another round of the city’s most carb-happy celebration: BagelFest. Hosted by the passionate, bagel-minded folks at BagelUp and presented by King Arthur Baking Company, BagelFest 2025 is shaping up to be bigger and bolder than ever, and we’re thrilled to be part of the lineup once again.
A Festival Full of Flavor
What began in 2019 as a 300-person gathering in Bushwick has grow...
Whole Foods shoppers in select regions will get an exclusive chance to sample something delicious, smoky, spicy, and ready to impress: Acme's Smoked Spicy Tuna, now available, ready-to-eat, at a Whole Foods Market near you.
Crafted from wild-caught, MSC-certified Ahi tuna, each fillet is expertly cured, cold-smoked, and finished with spicy tuna seasoning and a brush of rich sesame oil. The result? A savory, satisfying smoked tuna that’s preppe...
From Sushi Bar Staple to Smoked Fish Favorite
Koshinryo: Spices
Supaishi: Spicy
Maguro: Tuna
Spicy tuna didn’t come from Tokyo. Or Kyoto. Or Osaka. Or anywhere in Japan at all. If you go to a sushi counter in Japan and order a spicy tuna roll, they might know what you want, and they might even make it for you. But until recently, there wasn’t an approximate name for this sushi roll in the Japanese culinary lexicon. Like many icon...
Acme Brings the Heat: A Smoked Tuna Built for Spicy Tuna Fans
Let us be the first to say, our latest release is fire… and full-on flavorful. Meet Acme’s 3 oz. Spicy Smoked Tuna, a bold new way to enjoy many a tuna lovers’ favorite fish preparation in a craveable, ready-to-eat format. Made from wild-caught yellowfin or bigeye tuna, this cold-smoked specialty is seasoned with a punchy blend of chili, garlic, sesame, and spices to deliver the ul...
In the first week of June, I (Alex Golub, Sustainability Director) traveled to Chile with a few of my colleagues who work on Acme's food safety and quality teams: Matt (Vice President of Technical Services), Mary (Senior QA Corporate Manager), Kalley (Technical Services Systems Data Specialist), and Susie (Manager of Quality and Process Excellence). The highlight of the trip was a full egg-to-table tour of the farmed Atlantic salmon industry ...
Luke’s Lobster, a 2023 SICA winner, has done a stellar job at integrating sustainability into its world-wide, award-winning lobster roll business. From boat to bun, they’ve long been leaders in responsible sourcing, environmental stewardship, and community investments. One of the few restaurant chains to pursue the gold-standard B Corp certification, Luke's has prioritized sustainability since day one. From measuring their carbon footprint, in...
Smoked Salmon, Rooted in Responsibility.
At Acme Smoked Fish, we believe great food should nourish, keeping people and the planet healthy along the way. As we celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8th, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the role the ocean plays in every bite of smoked salmon we craft. In doing so, we wanted to share our appreciation for the ocean with you, and what we’re doing to help protect it.
From our sourcing practices to...
Costco members in select regions will get an exclusive chance to sample something delicious, sesame-coated, and ready to impress: Acme’s Sesame Crusted Smoked Ahi Tuna, now available in a convenient 2-pack.
Crafted from wild-caught, MSC-certified Ahi tuna, each fillet is expertly cured, cold-smoked, and finished with toasted sesame seeds and a brush of rich sesame oil. The result? A savory, satisfying smoked tuna that’s prepped to elevate sala...
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute medical advice, and has not been reviewed by a medical professional, licensed dietician, or nutritionist. All readers should consult with their physician when determining if any dietary change is right for them. Smoked fish products may contain high sodium content when compared to other foods.
Tuna has long been a cornerstone of restaurant menus showcasing health-conscious cuisine. From a grilled tu...
Disclaimer: This article does not constitute medical advice, and has not been reviewed by a medical professional, licensed dietician, or nutritionist. All readers should consult with their physician when determining if any dietary change is right for them. Smoked tuna products may contain higher levels of mercury when compared to other fish species.
From seared ahi to canned albacore, tuna is one of the most popular seafood choices worldwide. ...
Every day for Brian begins the night before. Brian’s driving shift starts at 1AM, so he has his morning coffee before midnight. Just after midnight, he’s in his car driving from his home in Queens to the Acme Smoked Fish headquarters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn listening to the 1010 traffic report. He usually punches in early. Today is no different, and Brian punches in at 12:53AM.
Brian is a tall, broad-shouldered man with a goatee. His facial ex...
