Smoked, Spiced, and Ready to Entertain: Your Holiday Hosting Guide The stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is one of our favorite times of year to entertain. It’s a season full of reasons to gather. At Acme, we look forward to holiday dinners, cocktail parties, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve toasts, and New Year's Day brunches all year long, and we do because of one simple truth. The best gatherings start with good food, thoughtfully prepared, b...

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...

Whether you’re setting the table for a crowd or looking forward to making your favorite bagel sandwich at break fast, one question looms large as the High Holidays approach: Where can I get the good stuff? We’re glad you asked. From Nova smoked salmon to smoked whitefish salad, from hot smoked salmon to lox by the pound, Acme Smoked Fish is easier than ever to find, just in time for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and all the moments of reflection ...

There’s something about a bagel and smoked fish that invites pause. It’s familiar. Comforting. A little nostalgic. It’s the kind of meal that anchors a table, whether you’re sitting down with friends after a long week, gathering with family for a Sunday brunch, or breaking the fast after Yom Kippur. Smoked fish and bagels are more than tradition; they’re a ritual of reflection and reconnection. At Acme Smoked Fish, we believe that tradition de...

The school year is upon us again. New backpacks, fresh pencils, and the daily challenge of packing lunches that your kids will actually eat. Between morning routines, drop-offs, and everything else on your plate, you need lunches that are quick, wholesome, and (most importantly) delicious. At Acme Smoked Fish, we know that a great lunch doesn’t have to be complicated. With a few smart shortcuts and flavorful ingredients, like ready-to-eat smok...

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 ...

When the days are long and the great outdoors is calling you and your loved ones, a truth holds steady, sandwiches are summer’s unsung heroes. Whether you’re headed to the beach, fixing lunch between yard games, or hosting a relaxed backyard get together, a good sandwich checks every box. It’s hand-held, satisfying, endlessly customizable, and when it starts with smoked fish, it breaks free from the ordinary. At Acme Smoked Fish, we believe su...

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...

Whether you’re firing up the grill for family and friends or packing a cooler for the beach, the Fourth of July calls for bold flavors, crowd-pleasing dishes, and food that brings everyone together. And while burgers and hot dogs may get the spotlight, smoked fish deserves a place at the picnic table, too. From light bites to hearty mains, these five smoked fish recipes offer something for everyone, from pescatarian parents to adventurous eate...