From farm to dining table: the journey of domestic rainbow trout from the fish farm to the customer

Domestic rainbow trout from Skaftung proceeds from Rågårdds Lax Oy Ab's fish farm through processing and packaging to households, restaurants, shops and institutional kitchens. When you know the fish producer, you get information about the origin, product and delivery without a long chain of contact. Fresh rainbow trout as well as smoked and gravad products depart from the village of Skaftung to customers across Finland.

How does domestic rainbow trout from Skaftung get to the customer?

The journey begins in the village of Skaftung in Kristinestad, where Rågårds Lax farms rainbow trout. When the fish moves on to processing, the company handles it as a fresh product or prepares it into hot-smoked, cold-smoked or gravad rainbow trout. You can familiarise yourself with the options on the product page.

The packaging protects the fish during transport, and the agreed delivery schedule helps maintain freshness. The company delivers products to consumers as well as wholesale and business customers across Finland. A restaurant, retailer or catering service can agree on the product, quantity and delivery time directly with the producer.

A direct connection to the producer gives you information about the fish's origin, the product and the delivery.

Freshness is sorted before the fish reaches the table

Fresh fish requires an unbroken cold chain. The recipient should check the condition of the packaging, product temperature, smell and appearance immediately upon delivery. You can find more detailed receiving instructions in the guide for determining the freshness of fish.

The timing of the order also affects the final result. State the quantity, intended use and desired delivery date, especially before holidays and peak seasons. Cold-smoked rainbow trout is made to order, so its availability should be checked in good time.

Domestic rainbow trout from Skaftung maintains the connection to the producer

Direct contact makes it easier to find out the origin and supply chain. You can ask Rågårds Lax which product is suitable for the menu, buffet table or resale. From the same place, in addition to fresh fish, you can get hot-smoked, cold-smoked and gravad rainbow trout.

This also helps the professional kitchen to plan its purchasing. For example, a catering service can order a cold-smoked product for starters and hot-smoked fish for the buffet main course. When you state the intended use already when ordering, the producer is able to advise on the suitable product and pack size.

Dimension the order correctly and avoid unnecessary waste

For example, a 150-gram portion of fish for 30 diners equates to 4.5 kg of rainbow trout. If you want a supply of 10 % portions, the order quantity should be around 5 kg. The appropriate quantity depends on whether you are serving the fish as a main course, as part of a buffet or as cold cuts. It is therefore advisable to agree on the pack sizes and portion sizes when placing your order.

The greatest risks are associated with ordering too late, the cold chain breaking and quantities that are too large in relation to need. Store the product according to the instructions on the packaging and handle it with clean equipment. You can place your order by phone. More detailed ordering information can also be found in the guide ordering fresh rainbow trout directly from the grower.