For too long the seafood market has been clouded by half-truths and marketing gimmicks. “Fresh” fish that takes a week to travel from line to store. Fish raised on overcrowded farms. Fish caught out of season in over-harvested waters. At Wixter we don’t sell fish tales. We sell seafood you can trust.
We started as a local neighborhood market and dedicated ourselves to offering environmentally conscious seafood that tastes delicious and doesn’t cost a fortune. We were able to build our business through honesty, transparency, and a dedication to the highest standards. We believe consumers should know where their seafood comes from, when it is caught or harvested, and how it is processed. That is why we track of every ounce of seafood we sell from its native waters to its place on the supermarket shelf. We never add preservatives, antibiotics, or hormones. And we always respect the seas. At Wixter we strive to leave the planet a better place and will continue to do so by donating a percentage of our sales to select nonprofits.
Wixter is committed to combatting global climate change and restoring ocean health by guaranteeing each of our products meets the highest international standards for sustainability. At Wixter we don’t just throw that word around. We’ve dedicated ourselves to becoming a Zero Waste seafood company and that promise begins with our producers. We work closely with the men and women who catch our seafood to ensure their methods show proper respect for the earth and its waters. We believe high quality, sustainable seafood can improve human health and help combat global climate change. By switching even one meal a week from a land-based meat to Wixter Seafood you will lower your carbon imprint. With Wixter, saving the planet has never tasted better.
Wixter scours the globe to partner directly with the world’s best seafood producers. By sourcing our seafood in-season from premium producers, we are able to ensure you receive the highest quality, best tasting seafood with the lowest carbon imprint. We bring transparency to an industry riddled by misinformation. Most fish companies purchase their products through middlemen—brokers and traders who cannot ensure the quality of their products. Wixter is unique in that we only deal with the producers who catch or harvest our fish, bypassing a supply chain that is plagued by bad apples. Moreover, by placing on emphasis on lesser-known species in addition to time-honored favorites, we are promoting a more ecologically diverse approach to sustainable seafood that will ensure healthier seas for centuries to come.
Our seafood is frozen within hours of capture to ensure freshness and flavor are locked in. Proper thawing guarantees that you have the finest quality fish from which to cook your feast.
Located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, Wixter Market has been providing the community with easy access to sustainable fish from around the world. We sell a variety of frozen, superfrozen, and tinned seafood.
Every product sold at Wixter is vetted by our experienced procurement team. We want you to walk out of our store feeling good about your purchase. Feel free to learn more about our sourcing using the link below.
By freezing our seafood within hours of capture, Wixter is able to ensure none of our harvest is lost to waste. In addition, we process and make use of every ounce of our catch, attesting to our healthy respect for the bounty of the seas.
We exclusively package the prime cuts of fish, whole shrimp, and expertly shucked meat from mollusks and crustaceans. No matter the season, you can be confident that with Wixter you will enjoy prime cuts of seafood naturally preserved at peak freshness. Whether you crave meaty steaks, delicate filets, or succulent shellfish, we are here to make you proud of every meal.
Wixter honors traditional preservation methods while also utilizing modern technology. We freeze our seafood within hours of capture to lock in flavor and freshness. In addition we embrace time-honored canning techniques and partner with chefs from Spain and Portugal to craft recipes that bring you the finest tinned preserves in America.
Sustainability is more than a buzz word at Wixter. All of our seafood—whether farmed or wild-caught—meets the highest international standards and is certified by sustainability partners, including the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Agriculture Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Friends of the Sea, Global Good Agriculture Process (GGAP), and Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA).
Best in Class might not sound specific but it means a great deal to us. It means we source our seafood from their natural waters at the appropriate time of the year. For example, we harvest our Atlantic Salmon from the pristine fjords of Norway, catch our Mahi Mahi in their native waters during the winter months, and are one the only companies that doesn’t add preservatives to our shrimp. We abide by strict catch quotas to protect native fish populations and will never sacrifice our commitment to a healthier plant to make a quick profit.
We scour the globe to discover and partner with the world’s most reputable fishmongers and are proud to promote producers who hold the same superlative standards as Wixter. The supply chain of the global seafood industry is extremely fragmented with traders, brokers, distributors, and other middlemen but Wixter only works directly with the men and who who catch and harvest our fish. By knowing the origins of our seafood and controlling our supply chain we are able to be fully transparent about every ounce of seafood we offer.