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Here are a few ways you can adjust your diet and daily routine in order to stay cool this summer.

Learn how seafood is not only a leaner, healthier animal-based protein, but also a sustainable choice that leaves a smaller environmental imprint.

Does the idea of grilling fish scare you? Check out Chef Andrew Gruel’s simple grilling tips to elevate your grill skills in no time.

Think the grill is just for protein and veggies? Think again! This spring and summer, you can prepare an entire feast on the grill, from appetizers and drinks (yes, really) through to a main course and dessert.

Preparing fresh seafood and veggies for the grill can be pretty simple. Often just a little salt, pepper and oil will do, but there are also no-fuss marinades and sauces that can elevate the flavor even further.

Here are five of our favorite grilled fish recipes. We love Tilapia as it stands up well to the grill, but you can use any firm, flaky fish.

Seafood is among the healthiest proteins on the planet. Click here to learn why you should be eating more of it and whether to choose farmed or wild fish.

When you purchase seafood, do you take the time to talk to your grocer or fishmonger about the freshness and quality of their fish? If not, you could be missing out on some valuable information.

At Regal Springs, we are committed to upholding a zero-waste policy. This means that we work to ensure all waste we create is either repurposed, recycled or composted.

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends you eat fish at least twice per week, and it’s no wonder when fish is full of protein, low in fat and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids—all essential qualities of a heart-healthy diet.

While global demand for tilapia continues to grow, demand—and prices—have dropped in the US, Canada and parts of Western Europe. The reason? Clickbait articles that stem from a single misleading report.

Corporations don’t have to compromise good values to be successful. Here are a few reasons corporate social responsibility is important to the future of business.

Pescetarianism is becoming an increasingly popular choice for people interested in adopting a diet that has a positive impact on both their health and the environment.

Pescetarianism is becoming an increasingly popular choice for people interested in adopting a diet that has a positive impact on both their health and the environment.

Pescetarianism is becoming an increasingly popular choice for people interested in adopting a diet that has a positive impact on both their health and the environment.

If you’re trying to eat healthier, be careful who you mention it to.

With every New Year, come new resolutions, many of which revolve around health and fitness. Many of us start the year with big goals and often feel defeated when we can’t achieve them. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be hard. Start

Registered dietitian Ellie Krieger knows a thing or two about healthy eating. She has published five successful cookbooks, writes a weekly column at The Washington Post and regularly releases new articles, recipes, videos and cooking show episodes

Did you know that October is National Seafood Month? It’s the perfect time to consider all the many healthy reasons to love seafood. Take a look at these 10 Reasons to Celebrate National Seafood Month. Then, be sure to enjoy your favorite seafood

Chef Andrew Gruel is on a mission to raise awareness of the misconceptions of farmed fish. Check out how he’s showcasing responsible aquaculture at Slapfish.

Regal Springs Tilapia are raised sustainably, starting from the moment they’re born in our own hatcheries Once mature, our Tilapia are transferred to floating net pens, where natural currents and high-quality feed make them healthy and strong

You may have heard or read some negative reports about tilapia, but you can’t always trust what you read. After all, not all tilapia are raised the same. Every seafood producer has different standards, so it’s important to know who you’re buying

Sustainability means “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” This is especially important for our fisheries and oceans, since 90% of wild fish stocks are harvested at full

Pescetarianism is a primarily vegetarian diet that allows for seafood, so it's a combination of two of the healthiest dietary choices Catching or raising fish is much less pollutive than raising livestock such as cattle, chickens and pigs, and

A lot of us assume labels like “organic,” “sustainable” and “natural” are interchangeable—they’re not. To be certified “organic,” food needs to be farmed using very specific, eco-friendly methods—and not all food can be certified organic yet

Our bodies require three macronutrients in our daily diet: protein, carbohydrates and fat. Many food options incorporate all three, but we need to get enough protein to ensure our bodies are nourished. Ultimately, the amount of protein you eat is up

Are you one of the many people who avoid buying frozen fish? Many people refuse to buy any fish that isn’t sold fresh because they’re concerned that frozen fish isn’t as high in quality as fresh fish, but that simply isn’t true. The truth is most

From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, we are inundated with information. From smartphones to smart TVs, we have an endless flow of content available to us. So how do we decipher the true, credible news from the rumors and

We’re excited to announce our new partnership with registered dietitian, best-selling author, and popular TV host, Ellie Krieger! Ellie is one of the country’s leading nutritionists, dedicated to helping people find the sweet spot where delicious

Part Three: In the final part of this series, award-winning chef Viet Pham shares what he loves about cooking with tilapia, and why it is uniquely suited to showcasing various flavors, textures and local ingredients. “One of the things I really love

Summer is the perfect season to experiment with brighter flavors and lighter recipes in the kitchen. Fresh ingredients like sweet, juicy fruit and crisp vegetables can add new life to your favorite recipes, especially seafood. Chef Andrew Gruel, the

Part Two: In part one of this series, we learned about Chef Viet Pham’s unique background and his many accomplishments over the years. Here, Chef Pham discusses the importance of sustainable protein sources like responsibly raised tilapia. “Our

Part One: In the first of this three-part series, learn about award-winning chef Viet Pham, what drives him, how he defeated Iron Chef Bobby Flay and what’s next for him. From defeating celebrity chef Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America to earning

Want to impress your guests, but not sure where to start? Culinary and lifestyle expert Parker Wallace is here to help. A little creativity can go a long way in the kitchen, as Parker demonstrates using parchment paper and toothpicks to prepare two

Comfort Food Without All The Calories Love comfort food, but hate the high calories that often come along? Fear not, culinary and lifestyle expert Parker Wallace shares her favorite ways to cut the calories without sacrificing the delicious crunch

Clean eating focuses on changing your eating habits to include more whole, unprocessed foods and being more aware of what we eat, how it’s made and where it comes from.

The ASC ensures fish farms operate legally, conserve the environment and are socially responsible to their communities and employees Fish farms, like Regal Springs, must choose to be certified by the ASC Once certified, fish farms must continue to

In Honor of National Volunteer Week, Regal Springs is partnering with seashare to Donate  48,000 Servings of Tilapia to Support Hunger Relief Efforts! Did you know that over 42 million (1 in 8) Americans live in food-insecure households? Those

Gerry Speirs, The Dad Behind Foodness Gracious, Shares Tips For Creating Meals the Whole Family Will Love! Regal Springs recently teamed up with Gerry Speirs, the talented dad behind popular food blog, Foodness Gracious, to demonstrate the ease and

If you’ve read the rumors recently, you may have heard that Tilapia is bad for you, that it should be avoided or that it doesn’t contain nutrients. These stories are mostly false and over exaggerated. As with any product, some producers have

Being committed to eating only sustainable sourced fish is a great choice for both you and the environment, but it can result in frustration when you want to go out for a bite to eat and don’t know where the restaurant’s seafood came from. Luckily

There’s a lot of buzz going around lately about farmed Tilapia that may be leaving you with more questions than answers about things like nutritional content, environmental practices and those sought-after omega-3s. Luckily, we’ve got answers! Read

We’ve got the scoop on a low cost, low-carb, high-protein and naturally gluten-free food that we have to tell you about—and no, it’s not kale. Fresh Tilapia from Mexico and Honduras is an all-natural, delicious, healthy and sustainable fish that

Beyond the soundbites and headlines:  let us think a second time.  We frequently see headlines that are blanket statements about one issue or another, and tilapia is not immune to it.  In this day of easy info sharing, are we as independent people

When people talk about the health benefits of different foods, seafood normally gets grouped together as a healthy addition to your diet. Though many seafoods are good for you, the truth is that fish are just as diverse as meats, if not more so

We know eating fish is good for you. It’s brain food that’s high in protein with little fat involved and has the added bonus of containing valuable omega-3 fatty acids. But what makes Regal Springs Tilapia so special? Aside from being grown in

Regal Springs is the world’s largest vertically integrated aquaculture company, employing over 8,500 people worldwide. We are proud to have led the way in sustainable aquaculture and the innovative fish farming techniques we have pioneered.  Since

At Regal Springs, none of our 100% All-Natural Tilapia goes to  waste. Even though only 35% of the fish is cut into fillets or loins, the rest of the fish is distributed for reuse in other industries. This is because Regal Springs follows a strict

“You’re doing what?!” was the response of the well seasoned aid worker, a man who takes orphans of the streets in gang-ridden Honduras. Clearly, he’s neither meek nor sheltered, but our initiative to do sexual assault prevention workshops shocked

    Congratulations to our Director of Global Sales, Marketing & Social Investment for being awarded Aquaculture Person of the Year by Intrafish’s Fish Farming International. Magdalena Wallhoff shares this recognition with all of

In the US media there have been many news articles about Honduran minors fleeing gang violence, seeking safety and opportunities in the USA.  The opportunities we offer to families within Honduras, through decent rural employment, health care

In a continued effort to work as an integrated global team to provide excellent customer service, the Regal Springs group has made some changes in their organization:   Magdalena Wallhoff  leads the Global Sales and Marketing team. Other global

Exciting news for the fish community! The FDA & EPA have issued a draft update advice for fish and shellfish consumption. Emerging scientific research has found fish lower in mercury provide important health benefits to not only the general

This issue of The Regal Way goes into detail about all of the incredible things that Regal Springs is doing to protect the environment in Indonesia, Honduras and Mexico as well as protecting their employees that work in these areas. It also includes

Our First Newsletter! Welcome to the inaugural issue of The Regal Way! We are very excited to have another way to share all of the good Regal Springs Tilapia is doing. The newsletter will be consistently evolving, but some regular topics will

A Thank You goes out to all our customers and visitors who made our time in Brussels so valuable.  We have tremendous demand for our premium tilapia– even in Europe, where tilapia is still not as well known as in other markets.  Many have

“Heavenly” moment on our lake.  This photo always makes us smile. We do feel that our lakes are a bit of paradise, and we work to keep it that way.

Living Oceans Productions presents a beautiful video showing you how we farm.   [metaslider id=704]

Who has the best fish taco in the country? Rubio’s Lots of people will tell you Rubio’s, based in San Diego and with restaurants across America’s West. And what fish does Rubio’s use in that taco? You guessed it, Regal Springs Tilapia. Listen

  This is where it all begins. This photo shows a male tilapia tending to his family’s eggs—in his mouth. It’s what male tilapia do, something in aquaculture known as a “paternal mouthbrooder.” The male fish will hold and protect the eggs in

Recently, a vaccine expert approached me and said, “I think you take all of this for granted.” I did not understand what he meant, and he explained, “You have the healthiest fish I’ve ever seen; you are the most organized of any fish farm, and you

As we head into the weekend, we want to encourage you to take care of your health.  Eat well, move your body, refresh your mind. Eat more tilapia!  There are some odd claims out there about tilapia, but the fact is that tilapia gives you high

Speaking of Halloween, did you know…? (From CRC )   A celebration much like our Halloween, with bonfires and feasting on apples and nuts and harvest fruits, was part of pagan worship for centuries. The Britons celebrated in honor of their

One of our by-products is beautiful, high quality tilapia leather, dyed in Indonesia and handcrafted in Italy into luxury accessories.  Tilapia is a tremendous resource!

A recent article on MSN was a rather sensational piece, depicting Tilapia as a garbage fish, living in muddy puddles, fed feces. The author barely mentions that this is not how all Tilapia are raised. While we decry the terrible practices in China

Regal Springs’ Magdalena Wallhoff will be a contributor at the World Wildlife Fund Sustainable Sourcing Workshop  in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26 – 27, to address sourcing challenges and opportunities associated with several agricultural, forest

Regal Springs skin-on fillets. Photo by Bonjwing Lee for Regal Springs. January 16, 2013, 6:58 am Eva Tallaksen Regal Springs, the world’s largest tilapia producer, has teamed up with Continental Seafoods to sell its Indonesia Aquaculture

Nestled in the lush, green hills of Chiapas, Mexico is Acuagranjas Dos Lagos, Regal Springs’ newest operations complex.  The facilities consist of a hatchery, juvenile fry nursery, floating grow-out cages and a state of the art production facility. 

Regal Springs Tilapia is proud to announce their Honduras plant has been awarded the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s (GAA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification. Aquafinca Saint Peter Fish S.A. achieved the first BAP Certification in Honduras

A quick snapshot of our new doctor’s office at our facility in Mexico.  Such an important resource for our employees!

Regal Springs’ founder recently ate at Rubio’s with his youngest daughter, to try the fish tacos made with Regal Springs tilapia.  The mild, succulent fish paired well with the fresh and spicy taste of the tacos.  We are very pleased to

Amsterdam, 20th of August 2012 – Today, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) celebrates the market launch of its global, independent trademark for responsibly farmed seafood. Tilapia from Indonesia is first farmed fish to meet the ASC’s

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, aquaculture makes up almost half (73 million tons) of the world supply of seafood (150 million tons). By some estimates, aquaculture is projected to surpass wild harvest in fisheries production

NRA show is a success this year! We are enjoying seeing customers and hearing from potential customers in the restaurant business. There has been a lot of interest in our portions, besides all our fillet sizes.

Last Thursday was Take Your Kids to Work day.  Our children brightened our Miramar, FL, office with their happy play and laughter.  What a joy to have them around!

ASC’s new consumer label for responsibly farmed fish Utrecht, April 17, 2012 ␣ Today, the ASC’s consumer label for responsibly farmed seafood was presented. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) manages standards for responsible

Take a look at he the full size picture of the sign at the entry to our “campus” in Honduras.

We just shot a photo in a test kitchen of our skin-on fillets. We’ve seen it a million times, but the simple beauty of the flesh and skin still stirs us.

Our family eats a lot of Tilapia, for the obvious reason that our family farms it, but also because it’s healthy, so mild, and everyone (even avowed fish-haters) loves it.  [Ok, I do have staunchly vegan friends who have not tried it…]

Folks, enjoy them while they’re still around: our boxes (featuring a 20 yr old design) are about to get a face lift. Here’s a look at our old box, about to become Regal history.

Recently a pleased customer told us that our loins (which the customer bought at Costco) are the “filet mignon” of seafood. Our loins are indeed so pure tasting that we would rather eat them unseasoned, as the customer pointed out in his kind

Last week I enjoyed visiting our medical team in Honduras.  We have a full time physician on staff, and a cadre of fantastic nurses who attend to our employees and their families.  Care ranges from keeping track of a diabetic’s progress to

Family has always been a leading descriptor of Regal Springs. It still is. We are family-owned, and the entire company was built on the backs of two men who had young families (and supportive wives!). We know that every parent is concerned with

People keep asking what we mean by “Bio Diesel from Tilapia.” Quite simply, we have zero waste from our farming and processing […]