Market Report: September 30, 2019

October 1, 2019

Gulf Oysters

East Coast Oysters

Tear drop in shape, East Coast Oysters have a smooth shell and post a saltier flavor than their West Coast counterparts. Being filter feeders, the oyster takes on the flavor of their surroundings. If an outer is closer to the ocean, it will be saltier. If grown near a river, it will be milder with a sweet flavor. The variety is endless. Find your favorite!

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Notes from our buyer

Halibut

The Alaskan and Canadian halibut availability is looking good.  We have fish arriving this week. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Mahi

Mahi availability is looking good this week, with prices down slightly. Call your sales rep for pricing and availability. Frozen fillets are a great option right now.

 

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 availability is looking good. Non-Domestic crab availability is very limited. Fresh Mexican Crab is available. 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 

Cod availability is back on track. We receive shipments twice a week.  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.

 

Gulf Oysters

Galveston Bay is still closed.  We have Pink Bands, Irradiated oysters, available this week.

Frozen pillow packs are available for shucked meat.

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Redfish & Striped Bass

Extra Jumbo Redfish (3lb and up) availability is improving.  The fish are coming in around 3 to 3.5 lbs.  We are seeing some shortages on the smaller sizes, Jumbo Redfish (2.5-3 lb.). Striped Bass availability is somewhat limited due to sizing as well. Please call your sales rep for pricing and availability.

 

Farmed Salmon

Canadian & Chile Salmon prices are increasing slightly. North Sea Salmon prices are holding steady.

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Wild Salmon

We are ending the season for Wild Salmon.  There are still some coho salmon still out in the market.  Call you sales rep for pricing and availability.

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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 pricing is coming down with good availability. We are looking to have a good amount of 2+ and #1 fish for the weekend.

 

Black Drum

Catch out of Hackberry, LA is looking good  We have new shipments arriving this week.  Keep in touch with your sales rep for the latest on 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 looking good this week, with great prices. We have new shipments arriving all throughout the week. Call your sales rep for pricing an availability.

 

Rainbow ‘Green’ and Ruby Trout

Rainbow trout availability from the farms has improved.  The Ruby Trout Farm is back up and running.  Availability is looking good on the 6-8 size fillets.  The larger 8-10 oz natural fillets are very limited right now.  They fish are not getting large enough to produce that large of a fillet. Call 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.