Market Report: April 22, 2019

May 1, 2019

yellowfin tuna

Yellowfin Tuna

is a beautiful fish, named for its bright yellow dorsal and anal fins and the yellow stripe along its sides. Its average weight is 20 to 100 pounds. Its distinct flavor helps it to stand out on any menu, but when you mention the health benefits you have a definite sale.
Tuna is an excellent source of heart-healthy niacin, free radical-scavenging selenium, and muscle-building protein. Some of the selenium is found in the form of selenoneine, which may be especially valuable in terms of its antioxidant properties. Tuna is also a very good source of energy-producing vitamin B6 and thiamin. In addition, it is a good source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, bone-healthy phosphorus and magnesium, and heart-healthy potassium. Tuna, a must for all menus.

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Notes from our buyer

Halibut

The Alaskan halibut fishery has opened.  We have fish arriving this week. Wild Canadian Halibut also arriving this week from Emery Boys out of Nova Scotia Canada. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Mahi

Mahi availability and prices are improving. We have a several shipments arriving throughout the week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

American Red Snapper

Catch volumes are looking  good this week. Fish ranging in size from 1-2, 2-4, and 4-8 are available. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Fresh Crabmeat

Fresh Domestic Crab is still limited due to cold weather.  Prices are up. Non-Domestic is also limited. Call your sales rep today for more information.

 

Clams & Mussels

Availability on littleneck clams and Mussels is looking great this week! Call your sales rep for pricing and availability

 

Icelandic Cod 

Availability is looking good, with pricing holding steady.  Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Artic 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

We have a great selection of oysters this week. Make sure you are on our East Coast oyster list that we send out every week. We have access to several varieties each week. Sassy Malpeques are a great oyster from PEI. They are farmed by hand to ensure consistent meat yield and have a distinct sweet brine balanced against a salty snap. Call you sales rep to pre-order today!

 

Gulf Oysters

Availability on gulf oysters is looking good. We are picking up multiple times a week. Call your sales rep for an order today!

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Redfish & Striped Bass

Extra Jumbo Redfish (3lb and up) have a good availability right now. Jumbo Redfish (2.5-3 lb.) availability is starting to not be as plentiful. Striped Bass is a great option this time of year as well.

 

Farmed Salmon

Chile Salmon prices are still up.  We expect prices to continue to increase as we get into the Lenten season. Canadian Salmon and North Sea Salmon prices are also on the rise.

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Wild Isles Organic 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 Scallop prices have gone up a little this week. We expect decent supplies for the coming weeks.

 

Tuna

Tuna availability is looking good, with prices holding steady. We are looking to have a good amount of 2+ and #1 fish for the weekend.

 

Black Drum

The catch of Black Drum out of Hackberry, LA, is looking good this week. We plan to have new shipments arriving later this week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Seabass

We currently carry H&G 10-20 KG & 20-30 KG Chilean Seabass. Seabass prices are holding steady.

 

Swordfish

Swordfish availability is looking good with prices coming back down. Call your sales rep for pricing an availability.

 

Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout

The shortage of Rainbow trout has not improved. The farms are experiencing slow growth, which is causing farms to run short.  The Ruby trout farms are not having this issue. Ruby Trout is a wonderful substitute during this time. Get with your sales rep for pricing and availability.

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Skye Ocean Trout

The All Natural Ocean Trout (Steelhead) is an amazing sashimi quality ocean trout with a higher fat content then salmon and a great flavor that lends itself to any type of cooking or smoking.