Market Report: March 25, 2019

March 27, 2019

West Coast Halibut

Halibut is king among the flounder family. The fish can live up to 40 years and sometimes weigh up to 700 lbs and measure as long as 9 ft., though 50 pounds is the average weight. This firm, white-fleshed fish is widely available fresh and at its best from spring through mid-fall.

Halibut is prized for its delicate sweet flavor, snow-white color and firm flaky meat. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein and minerals, low in sodium, fat and calories and contains a minimum of bones. Halibut is very versatile in the kitchen, as well, with many recipes for baking, broiling, pan-frying, deep-frying, poaching or barbecuing.
Halibut weighing in at more than 100 pounds are often called “Whales”, “Soakers”, or even “Barn Doors”, while smaller halibut, less than 20 pounds, are often called “Chickens”

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Notes from our buyer

Halibut

The Alaskan halibut fishery has opened. We expect to see fish landing soon. Wild Canadian Halibut arriving this week from Emery Boys out of Nova Scotia Canada. We had the honor of meeting the boat captain this week in Boston. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Mahi

Mahi availability is starting to tighten up with prices are on the rise. We have a good amount arriving just in time for the weekend. 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 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. 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 on the rise. 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 improving. Price is still up on what is available. 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.