Market Report: August 4, 2014

September 2, 2014

 

troll caught washington king salmon

Troll Caught Washington King Salmon

The King Salmon is the ultimate trophy fish and one of the reasons that fishing in Washington is considered some of the best in North America. The King Salmon, or chinooks have blue-green backs, silvery sides and white bellies. Kings can get up to 58″ in length and weighing from 40 to +70 lbs.

Very popular in homes and restaurants through the world, this is the most nutrient-rich salmon of them all. The healthy oils from this fish, rich in omega 3 acids and other healthy properties, are found in thousands of health supplements and are well known to help prevent various cancers and other illnesses. Combine this with the fact that this fish is world renowned for its incredible flavor, you can never go wrong with this choice.

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Notes from our buyer

 

King clip

Red King clip from Panama will arrive by the weekend.   This product has a nice firm white meat and makes good ceviche.  Call your sales rep for more information.

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Spanish Octopus

Don’t miss your opportunity to get an order of genuine Spanish Octopus this week. A great product to add to your regular order. Ask your Fruge sales rep for all the details.

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Frog Legs

We have domestic Frog Legs from the Everglades. If you are curious about this different product, be sure to call us today for more information. We will be able to get you exactly what you need.

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Rockfish
Pacific Rockfish fillets will be available Thursday and are a great price-point option for your specials boards.

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Wahoo
We have H&G Wahoo arriving later this week.  This fish is a great option for your chef’s menu.

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Shark
We are getting prepared for Discovery Channel’s shark week next week and have some beautiful shark loin for you to begin preparing your menus.

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Wild Salmon

The wild salmon season is in full swing and prices have dropped this week. We have some beautiful Alaskan Coho Salmon this week, also called Silver Salmon. This fish is known for its excellent color retention. We also have a brand new shipment of Sockeye direct from Yakutat.  This beautiful wild salmon direct from Alaska to your table will be the talk of the town.  Don’t miss out.  Get with your Fruge rep to order your product today!

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Soft Shell Crabs

The soft-shell season is open, so don’t miss out on this fantastic product! These crabs are available through the summer.  This product has great menu applications and your chefs will have fun being creative. Fruge Seafood brings in the product you need so that you always receive the freshest product available..

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East Coast Oysters 
Bluepoints, Thatch Island, or Onsets are your best options this week. Be sure to sign up for the weekly East Coast Oyster list and let your Fruge sales rep know if you need flavor profiles or are requesting a specific oyster.  Pre-orders are the best way to ensure availability of your favorite oyster. The Vibrio season is upon us.  Each state has their own plan to ensure oysters are being properly handled throughout the distribution chain.  Only accept product when the temperature is 45° or less, refrigerate all shellfish immediately, and ensure product is properly iced.  Keep shellfish tags on or with the original container and on file for 90 days.

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Walleye

Walleyes get their name from their eyes, which reflect white light similar to that of a lion. Walleyes are considered one of the finest table fish. The white, flaky meat has a very mild flavor, perfect for any menu. Call today and place your walleye order.

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Redfish
This product is grown right here in Texas, which gives you the freshest fish possible.  We order this product straight from the farm, so keep us informed if your usages change, so we can be sure to keep you supplied with the freshest product. We have jumbo and x-jumbo redfish this week.  .

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Salmon

Chilean salmon prices have dropped again.  Based on previous year’s data, the prices should stay low through October/November.  North Sea salmon prices and Canadian salmon prices are still moving down.  Check with your sales rep for case discounts if you are a volume user. We have Sockeye, Coho, and King Salmon in this week; make sure you don’t miss out on these great products!

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Gulf Oysters

We are getting the volume of half shell that we need at this time, however, they are smaller due to the warmer waters.

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Snapper 

We have 1-2, 2-4 and 4-10 American Red Snapper in house. We also have a beautiful 2-4 Lane Snapper.  Call your sales rep for all information. Snapper prices are stable and we should have all the product you need this week.

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Halibut

We got a great shipment of 20-40 Halibut straight from Alaska. Call your sales rep to place your order before this wonderful product is gone!

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Scallops

Scallop prices are stable. We are exploring every option to get the best price and best quality product.  Please give us feedback on the new beautiful product we are buying straight from the boats.

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Tuna 

Tuna prices will be high this week as we go into the lowest availability period of the lunar calendar in preparation for the full moon on Sunday. We do have both #1 and #2+ grade product and are expecting more daily.

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Grouper 
The grouper supply and prices seem to be stable this week.  Let your sales rep know if you are interested in this product

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Black Drum 
We have a nice shipment of Drum this week. This product sells fast! Don’t miss out; get with your sales rep for an order.

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Fresh Crabmeat 
We have a great shipment of fresh Domestic Crabmeat this week. Call your sales rep today to place an order

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Domestic Catfish 

As we move into the summer months, catfish product get tight, especially in the larger sizes.  Please make sure your rep knows your needs.

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Seabass
We have a variety of seabass options.  We continue to carry H&G 20-30 kg as well as a smaller 10-20 kg if that is more of what you’re looking for. Prices are holding steady.

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Live Lobsters 

We offer a full range of sizes of live lobsters straight from Maine and Canada.  Order today and we will get them to you tomorrow.

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Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout 

We are starting to see some of the effects of summer months on the trout supply; similar to that of the catfish. Supply tightens during the summer months, especially with the larger fish. Be sure to let your sales rep know if you have any specific needs, and we will do our best to help you out.