Market Report: July 2, 2012

July 17, 2012

swordfish

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Swordfish

Whether grilled, broiled, baked, poached, or kabobed, swordfish is a favorite.  Swordfish’s meaty texture and mild flavor are two reasons for its popularity. In addition to good taste, swordfish offers a low-fat, low-calorie choice for health-conscious consumers. And don’t forget the heart-healthy benefits of swordfish: rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other vitamins and minerals.

 

Notes from our buyer

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Copper River Salmon
 

We should see Copper River and other sockeyes in the market through July, but this will all depend on Mother Nature.  There are sockeyes coming from other areas like Prince William Sound, so if the price for true Copper River sockeye is too good to be true, it probably is.
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Mediterranean Mussels

Our vendor on Mediterranean mussels will not be producing for a while. We will inform everyone when production starts again.
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Gulf Oysters

Make sure you are buying what you think you are buying.  Some people are selling a 30 pound box/sack of oysters and calling it 100-count.  Count them and you will see that there are not always 100 oysters in there, and they are not graded.  Contact your sales rep with questions.

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Whole Salmon
We will be receiving North Sea whole salmon – Norwegian, Scottish, and Faroe Island – for the weekend.
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Trout 6 oz Natural Cut

We will start bringing in this product as a great lunch item for your menu or special board.  Is has a great presentation and good food cost.
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Striped Bass

Beautiful farm-raised Texas striped bass is a perfect sustainable option for any menu!  The fish is kept below 38 degrees from the time it is harvested from the water to the time it hits your door.
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East Coast Soft Shells

Soft-shell crabs will be here for the weekend.  We should have Jumbos and Whales.
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Halibut

We have some really nice halibut with great prices.  The season only lasts a little while, so get it while it lasts.
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Redfish

Redfish production is tight again.  We are receiving as much as we can from the farm, but they are not able to harvest all we are ordering.  Drum is an excellent alternative.
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Black Drum

Summer is here and drum prices are up.  The product is beautiful and still at a nice price, just a little more than before.
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Tuna

Prices are moving back up a bit with tuna catches being a little off.  We are coming up on a full moon on July 2nd, so keep your fingers crossed for better catches.
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Mahi Mahi

Mahi has tightened up this week.  Very little product available and prices are high.
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Fresh Crabmeat

The season is upon us and availability is strong.
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American Red Snapper

This product is tight for a couple of reasons – the weather in the gulf is rough because of the storm, a lot of boats are shrimping, and some have filled their quotas.
Steelhead
We will be receiving some steelhead for the weekend.
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Marlin

We will have a nice shot of marlin for the weekend.
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Domestic Catfish

Catfish prices will drop next week.  Check out our prices if you are not currently using us.  Our catfish is farmed raised here in Texas.
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Scallops

Prices are dropping a little with the new areas opening, but not much.
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Scottish Salmon Fillets

Prices are steady, and the product is excellent.
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Mongchong, Opah, and Barracuda

Looking for something from Hawaii???  We have a great partner over there that supplies us with fantastic fish from the Hawaiian waters.
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Seabass

We offer 20-30 kg seabass as well as pre-cut fillets.  Get with your sales rep for details.
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East Coast Oysters

Frugé has a wide variety of East Coast oysters available.  We send out an availability list each week of what we have to offer.  If you are not yet receiving this list, please get with your sales rep and they will gladly add you to the email list.
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Cod, Sole, and Haddock

These East Coast treats are a great change to your feature board!  With the movement of business travelers and transplants from all over, you don’t want to miss out on some great valued fish to add to your menu or feature board.  We only bring in what you want, so get your pre-orders in now.
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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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Green, Golden, and Ruby trout

Trout projections look good on the green trout.  The Golden and Ruby tout are not growing out as fast as the green.  Product is tight.