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Notes from our Buyer
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Mahi
Mahi availability is looking decent with prices on the rise. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
Halibut
Wild Alaskan Halibut boats have been limited the past week due to weather. We expect to have product arrive in time for the weekend. We have Canadian Halibut arriving this week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
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American Red Snapper
We have new shipments arriving this week. Fish ranging in size from 1-2, 2-4, and 4-8 are available. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
Clams & Mussels
Availability on littleneck clams and Mussels is looking great this week! Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
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Icelandic Cod
Icelandic cod is a mild white fish with tender texture. A popular choice that is low in fat and very versatile. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
Arctic Char
Arctic Char is a unique strain of saltwater char sustainably farm-raised in Iceland. Often compared to salmon and trout, Arctic Char has a distinct, sweet buttery flavor and firm pink flesh that sets it apart from other fish on the market. We get this in twice a week; ask your sales rep for more info.
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East Coast Oysters
Make sure you are on our East Coast oyster list that we send out every week. We have a generous variety in Canadian and US East Coast oysters. Taunton Bay Oysters from Maine are one of the many offerings available. Taunton Bay Oysters are a deep cup oyster with a bold brine with satiny meat along with a sweet kelp finish. Most East Coast oysters are pre ordered the week before, so be sure to reach out to your account manager for availability and pricing.
Gulf Oysters
Gulf Sacks, Gold Bands, Standard and Select Shucked Gallons are back to regular harvest schedules with good availability. Irradiated oysters, Pink Bands, will be available in the coming weeks. We expect price increases as we come to the end of the Texas Gulf Season on April 30th.
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Redfish & Striped Bass
The redfish farms continue to recover from the dead loss caused by February’s extreme cold temps. Harvesting has begun again, and we have multiple shipments throughout the week. Striped Bass was not affected and are readily available. Non-domestic Redfish from Mauritius will continue to be available. Please call your sales rep for sample requests, and the available options.
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Farmed Salmon
We carry many options of Farmed Salmon.
Chilean Salmon, North Sea Salmon, Canadian Salmon, Verlasso Salmon, Ora King Salmon, Bay of Fundy Salmon, and Sixty South Salmon.
Chilean Salmon & Canadian Salmon market prices are coming back down slowly.
Please call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
Wild Isles Natural Salmon
This salmon is naturally raised; Antibiotic Free, Chemical Free, Preservative Free, and Hormone Free. The feed is comprised of all natural and sustainable resources. And unlike other farm raised salmon Wild Isle Salmon is raised in the open ocean of the Shetland Islands, and not in a Loch or Bay like other farms raised salmons.
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Scallops
U10 Dry Scallops availability is good; we continue to see increased prices due to the winter weather limiting the harvest & a decrease in supply of the larger sizes. We expect the higher prices to continue through May.
Tuna
Tuna availability is looking good, with prices holding steady. We carry 2+ and #1 tuna. Call your sales rep for availability and pricing.
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Black Drum
Drum out of Hackberry, La., is limited this week due to weather. Call your sales rep for availability and pricing.
Seabass
We currently carry H&G 20-30 KG Chilean Seabass. Seabass prices are holding steady.
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Swordfish
Swordfish availability is good this week. We have multiple arrivals this week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout
Rainbow & Ruby trout availability from the farms is looking good. We carry 8oz Idaho Cut Rainbow Trout. For Ruby Trout we have 8-10oz, and 6-8oz fillets. Both farms had a price increase starting this week due to increases in feed and packaging costs. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
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Stay healthy and safe!