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Press Release - Friday, February 28, 2025
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Copi® fish demonstrations featured at the Illinois Products Expo
SPRINGFIELD - Copi®, the consumer food brand for invasive carp, will be one of the many delicious food offerings at the Illinois Products Expo at the Illinois State Fairgrounds March 1-2.
Expo visitors will be able to enjoy delicious Copi® tacos, Copi® chili, and Copi® poke bowls from award-winning chef Maurice Jackson, the head chef and partner at Bar19 in the Wrigleyville neighborhood of Chicago.
Copi® demonstrations and offerings will be at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
In addition, any Expo visitors who wish to discuss offering Copi® in their retail establishments or on their restaurant menus will be able to speak with Tony Chavarria, who is supporting Copi® business development. Information also will be available about where consumers can buy Copi® currently.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has led the rebranding of invasive carp to combat public misconceptions about the fish and increase consumer interest in this healthful, delicious, top-feeding protein source. The Copi® brand launched in June 2022, generated regional, national, and international attention. Illinois processors have reported doubling their sales since the launch, and nationwide online sales are now available.
Copi® are mild, clean-tasting fish with heart-healthy omega-3s are very high in protein. Increased consumption will help to stop them from decimating other fish populations in the Great Lakes and restore an ecological balance to waterways downstream.
For more information, visit the Choose Copi website.
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