Market Report: May 10, 2021

May 18, 2021

CHECK OUT OUR NEW SERIES

“FISH SPOTLIGHT”

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We’re not just a seafood company anymore.

Are you looking to change up your menu this summer? Ask us about some of our new unique items like ground bison, smoked pork and quail sausage or veal leg slices. Contact us at 877-215-4872 for more information!

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Notes from our Buyer

Mahi halibut

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Mahi

Mahi availability is improving with prices lowering nicely. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

Halibut

Wild Alaskan Halibut boats have multiple landings this week. Weather has improved and prices are holding steady. We have 10-20 and 20-40 lb fish. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

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clams

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American Red Snapper

We have new shipments arriving this week. Fish ranging in size from 1-2, 2-4, and 4-8 are available. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

Clams & Mussels

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

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Icelandic Cod

Icelandic cod is a mild white fish with tender texture. A popular choice that is low in fat and very versatile. We have shipments arriving twice a week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

Arctic 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
Make sure you are on our East Coast oyster list that we send out every week. We have a generous variety in Canadian and US East Coast oysters. Most East Coast oysters are pre ordered the week before, so be sure to reach out to your account manager for availability and pricing.
Irish Points from PEI are a perfect feature for your oyster menu selections. Irish Point Oysters are some of the cleanest, most consistent, and well-balanced oysters to come out of the Atlantic. The algae-rich waters that feed and nurture these oysters impart a tender texture and sweet brine with a smooth mineral finish.

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Gulf Oysters

Gulf Sacks, Gold Bands, Standard and Select Shucked Gallons are back to regular harvest schedules with good availability. Irradiated oysters, Pink Bands, will be available in the coming weeks.

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Redfish & Striped Bass

Redfish availability is much improved. We have multiple shipments throughout the week. Non-domestic Redfish from Mauritius will continue to be available. Please call your sales rep for sample requests, and the available options.

Striped Bass availability is much improved. We have multiple shipments throughout the week. Please call your sales rep for sample requests, and the available options.

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Farmed Salmon

We carry many options of Farmed Salmon.

Chilean Salmon, North Sea Salmon, Canadian Salmon, Verlasso Salmon, Ora King Salmon, Bay of Fundy Salmon, and Sixty South Salmon.   

Chilean Salmon & Canadian Salmon market prices are coming back down slowly.

Please call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

The first opener for Copper River Wild Salmon has moved to May 17th. We expect to have pricing and availability within a few days of the opener. Call your account manager for availability.
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 Scallops availability continues to be limited; we continue to see weekly increased prices due to a decrease in supply of the larger sizes. We expect the higher prices to continue through May and summer months. U12 and 10/20 Dry Scallop will be a great option during this time with their attractive pricing and abundance in the catch.

Tuna

Tuna availability is limited this week and has pricing up. We have multiple shipments arriving weekly. We carry 2+ and #1 tuna. Call your sales rep for availability and pricing.

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Black Drum

Drum out of Hackberry, La., is very limited this week due to weather and lack of catch. Call your sales rep for availability and pricing.

Seabass

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

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Swordfish

Swordfish availability is somewhat limited this week.  Prices are up. We have multiple arrivals this week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout

Rainbow & Ruby trout availability from the farms is looking good.  We carry 8oz Idaho Cut Rainbow Trout. For Ruby Trout we have 8-10oz, and 6-8oz fillets.  Both farms had a price increase starting this week due to increases in feed and packaging costs. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

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East Coast Oysters

Stay healthy and safe!