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Catfish
Our catfish are farmed raised in Mississippi with stringent flavor standard enforced by experienced staff. US Farm-Raised Catfish is raised in the quality controlled environment of man-made above-ground ponds that average 10 to 20 acres size and are between 4-to-6 feet deep. The ponds are filled with pure, fresh water pumped from underground wells.
Consistent mild, sweet flavor, year round. We are committed to supplying our customers with the highest quality US Farm-Raised Catfish products, at the best value. Our commitment is exhibited in our strict quality standards, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and our experienced team.
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Notes from our buyer
Crawfish catch volumes are increasing each week as the average high temps in South Louisiana is staying around 70 degrees with mild overnight lows. We are rotating the ponds we are fishing to ensure the proper growth rate of the crawfish and not to deplete the supply early. We expect demand to increase along with the catch. The State of Louisiana saw record highs in February dating back to 1932. The avg temp was 61.2 in 1932. 2017 was 61.0, which makes for the start of great crawfish season.
East Coast Halibut pricing and availability is looking good this week. The Alaskan Halibut season has opened, and we expect to have fish next week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
Mahi prices are still up and with limited availability this week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.
American Red Snapper
New fish just in from Galveston, TX. Whole fish ranging in size from 1-2, 2-4, and 4-8 are available with good availability.
Fresh Crabmeat
We have Fresh Domestic Crabmeat and Fresh Non Domestic Crab from Mexico. Call your sales rep today for pricing and availability.
Winter Storm Stella has prevented harvests and many of the trucks traveling along the eastern part of the US. Littleneck Clams will be very limited this week. We expect to have a good amount of Pei Mussels. Call your sales rep for availability.
Price and availability is starting to get back in line to its pre-strike pricing.
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.
Rain and warmer temps have 25 areas closed in Texas. We will see a price increase this week on gallons and sacks. So far availability will not be an issue for now. We will keep you informed as the season progresses.
Redfish & Striped Bass
Extra Jumbo Redfish (3lb and up) have a good availability right now. The availability on jumbo sized redfish (2.5-3lb) is starting to tighten up due to the colder temperatures. Striped Bass is a great option this time of year as well.
Salmon
Prices continue to stay down on North Sea Salmon and Canadian Salmon fillet. The current market on Chilean Salmon still remains a factor for the next few months. The increase on Chilean Salmon is attributed to several factors including, last year’s historic algae bloom, the current exchange rate, and slower growth rates.
This E.U Certified Organic salmon is unlike any other farm raised salmon where it is raised in the open ocean of the Shetland Islands, and not in a Loch or Bay like other farms raised salmons. Its certified sustainable aquaculture methods are free from all antibiotics, hormones, & GMO, and its feed is certified organic and uses no synthetic coloring or pigments added.
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Scallops
U10 Dry Scallop prices are holding steady. We expect decent supplies for the coming weeks.
Tuna
Prices are up due to limited catches from the lunar cycle. We have great 2+ and #1 fish arriving this week.
Grouper
Red, black, and yellow edge grouper are available in the market, although limited. Call your sales rep for prices and availability.
Black Drum
Bad weather out of Hackberry, LA has prevented many of the boats from getting out. Drum will be very limited this week.
Seabass
We currently carry H&G 10-15 kg Chilean Seabass. Seabass prices are on the rise. And we don’t see them coming down anytime soon.
Swordfish
Swordfish is very limited this week, prices are high.We have a new landing arriving just in time for the weekend.
Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout
The larger sizes of the Ruby Trout are more available than they have been. For the next few months 8-10 oz and 10-12 oz Ruby will be available, but limited.
Wild Isles 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.