OUR COMMITMENT
We’re lucky to be here in Maine, surrounded by pristine ocean and part of a storied seafood economy. The generations of fishermen that came before our small company have established our home state as an international leader in ocean-borne foods, something that strengthens the brand and expands the opportunities for so many younger companies today. For that, we’re incredibly thankful.
To give back, we’re proud to be a 1% for the Planet member, choosing different non-profits each year that have a positive impact on the health of our planet.
Clean Energy and Limited Plastic.
In addition to producing salt using only the sun to evaporate ocean water, we've removed nearly all the plastic from our packaging. Minimizing the waste our company produces, both in material and energy usage, is one of our highest priorities.
Why Trapani Sea Salt?
Expanding Responsibly, Staying True to Our Craft
At Maine Salt Farm, our mission has always been to produce the purest, solar-evaporated sea salt from the cold waters of Maine. Hand-harvesting salt this way is a labor of love — and one of the more time-intensive crafts in food. The result is extraordinary: bright, clean crystals that capture the wild merroir of the Maine coast. Because of this care, our Maine sea salt is best reserved for finishing and tasting in its purest form.
To grow responsibly and continue creating products that celebrate Maine’s ingredients, we’ve partnered with family-owned salt farms in Trapani, Sicily — a coastal region where sea salt has been made naturally by the sun and wind for centuries. The connection is personal: our team has family roots in Trapani and introduced us to these artisan producers, whose craft and care mirror our own. The salt from Trapani meets our exacting standards for quality, purity, and environmental stewardship, offering a delicate flavor remarkably close to our own.
This partnership allows us to craft blends using Maine ingredients — like dulse, kelp, and local herbs — and to offer salts suitable for everyday cooking, fermentation, and pickling at a more accessible price point. Our blends are always designed to pair well with and encourage foodies to eat more Maine seafood, meats, and produce. It’s a collaboration rooted in shared values, tradition, and the belief that great salt starts with respect for the sea.
Worked by the sun.
From late spring to early autumn - when the sun is warmest - the ocean water in the evaporation houses heats rapidly. Following an ancient French method, the water is evaporated in stages, resulting in a beautiful finishing salt that retains trace minerals from the wild Atlantic Ocean. The final product boasts a unique flavor and a delicate crystal that changes depending on the weather and season when it was made.
Gathered at sea.
We start with cold, pure Atlantic Ocean water drawn from the Gulf of Maine, a body of water known for its extreme tides and incredible bio-diversity. It is filtered, and delivered to the evaporation houses where it is ultimately reduced to crystals using the passive energy of the sun.
Prepared for you.
Packing pure sea salt isn't as straight forward as you might think. Once the sun has done the work of the bulk evaporation, we follow a time-tested method to leave behind unwanted minerals and most of the moisture. It’s a bit of science and a bit of art! We then grade the salt for size, crystal shape, and purity before packing it for you.