Random question about "Fresh Never Frozen" vs 'Flash Frozen' etc.

[SunDevilJon]

Hi,

I was talking with a friend who is big in Salmon fishing out west, when we get on the topic of "Fresh Never Frozen" vs "Previously Frozen", and all the above...

I usually ALWAYS try to purchase "Fresh Never Frozen" when I am at the store/market, but my friend was telling me that technically all fish sold at retail, is at the very least, Flash Frozen... I thought perhaps that was governed by state, being that he is in CA and WA, but he said it's every state.

What's the truth and story behind this?

I asked the guy at Whole Foods while trying to buy some "Local Mahi", and he was telling me that their fish are line caught, and never Flash Frozen...

So, who is right? Can anyone explain perhaps in more depth?

Thanks

Jon