Saltverk Is Now Available at Metropolitan Market

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland (June 22, 2026) — Saltverk, the esteemed maker of hand-harvested, sustainable sea salt from Iceland, is delighted to announce that it is officially on shelves at Metropolitan Market, a premier specialty grocery chain in the Pacific Northwest. Metropolitan Market has a distinguished presence in the region, with nine locations across the greater Seattle area, all of which now carry five of Saltverk’s core SKUs: Flaky, Lava, Arctic Thyme and Birch Smoked jars, and the larger-format Flaky pouch. Saltverk values Metropolitan Market’s process of carefully curating selections and aligns with its commitment to providing customers with healthy, sustainable products made from real ingredients.

Saltverk is thrilled to have its five most popular salts available at Metropolitan Market, the grocer dedicated to offering the finest quality products sourced from trusted farmers and producers. This launch represents Saltverk’s ongoing growth across the country. Through this expansion, the Icelandic salt brand is delivering clean, sustainable salt to an even broader audience. Saltverk harnesses natural resources, such as pristine seawater from the remote Westfjords of Iceland and the region’s abundant geothermal energy, to produce and hand-harvest exceptional salt with a zero-carbon-footprint production method.

Since its inception in 2011, Saltverk has been meticulous in selecting partners that share its core values. Like Saltverk, Metropolitan Market is sustainable and mindful of the planet and its resources. Since its founding, Metropolitan Market has been committed to environmental stewardship, offering sustainable and responsibly sourced products, reducing waste through composting and recycling programs, and partnering with local farms and producers to support the regional food community.

ABOUT SALTVERK

Saltverk is hand-harvested, sustainable sea salt from the remote Westfjords of Iceland. Using 100% geothermal energy and only one raw material — the pristine seawater of the region — Saltverk is one of the few entirely sustainable flaky sea salt producers in the world. The pure flavor and ingredients set Saltverk’s salts apart. Saltverk can be found in the kitchens of some of the world’s most renowned restaurants as well as in the homes of food enthusiasts and chefs around the globe. Saltverk is currently available via Saltverk’s website, Amazon, and select brick-and-mortar retailers.

ABOUT METROPOLITAN MARKET

Metropolitan Market is a premier specialty grocery chain proudly serving the greater Seattle area. Renowned for its exceptional selection of high-quality, artisan, and specialty foods, Metropolitan Market is deeply committed to sustainability, local sourcing, and community partnership. With nine locations across Washington State, it curates each product with care, championing trusted brands and producers that share its values of quality, transparency, and responsibility. Metropolitan Market is dedicated to offering customers an extraordinary food experience rooted in real ingredients and genuine craftsmanship.

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