Market Report: November 10, 2014

January 6, 2015

Wahoo

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Ono, another name for Wahoo, means “sweet, very good to eat” in Hawaiian. Built like a torpedo, they are fast swimmers. A Wahoo is a close relative to the King Mackerel. Ono feed near the surface in 30 to 50 fathoms along coastal ledges and are occasionally caught in open deep water. The vast majority of Ono are caught in Hawaiian waters by trollers.

 

This well-known Pacific fish is deliciously cooked in a variety of ways. The fillets of the Wahoo are white and firm with a flaky and delicate texture. It’s flavor is mild. Wahoo is delicious saut’ed, baked, broiled or fried. Hawaii Wahoo is an excellent source of healthy, extra lean protein. It is also low in saturated fat and low in sodium.

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Notes from our buyer

FRUGE SEAFOOD is proud to announce it will now be the exclusive distributor of PureFish sustainable seafood products for Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. We will now be offering their full line of sustainable and Organic seafood items with direct shipment from Europe to ensure top quality and freshness for our customers.

Wild Isles Organic Salmon – 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. This allows for the quality, taste, and texture of a Wild King salmon to be available year round. You and your customers will taste and see the difference.

Wild Isles Ocean Trout – All Natural Ocean Trout (Steelhead) begins its life in fresh water land based closed containment recirculation tanks, once these rainbow trout reach maturity, they are then transferred to wild water off the island of Skye in Scotland where the continue their grow-out in salt water until they reach a harvest size of 7-12 lbs each. The result 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. This sustainably raised ocean trout is a more sustainable and lower costing than a similar Tasmanian Ocean Trout.

Anglesey Aquaculture Mediterranean Sea Bass (Bronzino) –  Unlike any other Mediterranean sea bass, this is truly sustainable. Welsh sea bass is raised in a ZERO WASTE land based recirculation farm in Wales, UK. From egg to harvest every detail of its life cycle is cared for and highly monitored to produce the best tasting sea bass using no antibiotics, hormones, and feed free from all GMO’s. Sustainable aquaculture and a zero waste policy (all waste from farms is collected and sold as organic fertilizer to local Welsh farmers) ensures that this sea bass is truly the world’s most sustainable bronzino. You and your customers will truly take the difference and have a boutique product that is only available in 3 cities in North America.

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Opah

This product is a Hawaiian favorite with a great price point.  Opah flesh has a light-pink to orange color, but turns white when cooked.

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Tilefish

Golden tilefish is low in fat and has a delicate, sweet flavor similar to lobster or crab. Tilefish is primarily sold fresh whole, though it is also sold fresh in fillets and steaks.  The larger tilefish have a firmer flesh and a longer shelf-life.

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Mahi
Mahi is coming in by the boat load.  This product is in a great price point and is beautiful, direct from Costa Rica.  If it’s not already on your menu or specials board, it’s definitely time to take a look.

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Clams Mussels

These fresh shellfish options are a great addition to any menu.  A clam chowder or steamed mussels with pasta are great options as the weather starts to cool a little.

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CodSole, and Haddock 
We bring these delicate fish direct to our customers from Boston and only order what you need in order to provide you with a beautiful, fresh product every time. Get your pre-orders in early

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Flounder

East coast flounder is in full swing.  The product is available in 1-2, 2-4, and 4-6 lb fish and this delicate fresh fillet will certainly stand out on your menu.

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East Coast Oysters  

West Falmouth and Marionport Oysters are great options this week.  Make sure you are signed up for our East Coast Oyster list for availability and prices.

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Redfish & Striped Bass
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.  This Jumbo Redfish is very limited right now, but we have plenty of X-Jumbo to fill your redfish needs.  Please be sure to let your sales rep know if portions are an option.  Let us cut to your specifications so you don’t miss out on this fantastic product

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Salmon
Chilean salmon prices are still dropping and this should continue a little longer.  Make sure to maximize your usage while the price is low.  We also stock North Sea and Canadian product in whole and fillet form.  Check with your sales rep for case discounts if you are a volume user

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Gulf Oysters 
The new season opened in Texas November 1.  Expect a fatter oyster and price decreases shortly.

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Snapper
American Red prices are up again.  We have Lane Snapper if your menu is price sensitive.  Call your sales rep for all information

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Halibut 
The halibut season has officially closed.  This is the last week to get fresh product.  Make sure you are selling the fresh product while it is available.

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Scallops 
Scallop prices are slightly up as is normal this time of year. 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 are down this week, but #1 tuna is extremely tight and remains expensive

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Sword

The sword market is very tight and the product that is available is expensive.

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Grouper 
The grouper supply is tight and the prices are up.  Let your sales rep know if you are interested in this product.  The grouper supply will continue to be tight as the boats are fishing for octopus.

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Black Drum
Black drum availability is good this week.  This product sells fast! Don’t miss out; get with your sales rep for an order

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Fresh Crabmeat 
Domestic Crabmeat prices are up, but we do have a steady supply of MSC product. Call your sales rep today to place an order.

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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 moving up and that trend will continue through the holidays

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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 
The trout supply seems to be improving.  Finally!!  The variety of the cuts and sizes of this fish never cease to me amaze me.  There are many options to meet your menu specifications