Scallop Market Update

As we've already mentioned in previous newsletters, Sea Scallop landings have been down recently which has lead to very high prices. According to the New Bedford BASE Scallop Auction data from 5/1/24 through 8/31/24, U/10 and 10/20 landings are down by almost 50%, or 3 million pounds from the same time last year. Smaller sized scallops like 30/40 and 50/60 are up 2 million pounds from the previous year. Due to these sustained supply conditions strong pricing pressure remains across all sizes, this pressure continues to grow as there are no anticipated supply changes over the coming weeks. We will continue to monitor this situation and do our best to get you the best scallops we can at the best prices.

Updated pricelists for the upcoming week (Friday to Thursday) are available on our website!

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Seafood Highlights

The Lobster market remains tight in supply and not many HS lobsters are coming from Maine. All Lobster Products are going up in price weekly - fresh and frozen ck, frozen tails, live etc... We should expect this to be the norm until Maine starts producing more Lobsters.
Salmon is currently coming from Iceland and Norway. We should see Canadian Farms back in full swing in the next month.
Beautiful Yellowfin Tuna coming from Brazil and Panama.
Fresh Swordfish coming from Canada and Brazil.
Maine Uni season is back in action.
Bangs Island Mussels will be in good supply for the foreseeable future.
Great deal on Wild U-15 Headless Ecuador White Shrimp (5LB) $5.95/LB

UZUCO Yuzu Juice is in house!

We're very excited to introduce YuzuCo Yuzu Juice to our specialty line.

YuzuCo specializes in cold-pressed yuzu juice. Offering 100% juice along with their amazing Super Juice blend, a unique and reliable source of brightness that can replace other citrus or acid components 1:1. Reduce waste and improve consistency without sacrificing flavor.

Inquire with your sales rep to receive samples!

Retail

YC-SJ-12OZ - YUZU SUPER JUICE - 12OZ BOTTLE 12EA/CS

YC-YJ-8OZ - 100% YUZU JUICE - 8OZ BOTTLE 12EA/CS

Foodservice

YC-SJ-1L - YUZU SUPER JUICE - 1L BOTTLE 6EA/CS

YC-YJ-1L - 100% YUZU JUICE - 1L BOTTLE 6EA/CS

Bluetongue Virus Churns Butter Prices to Record Highs

The bluetongue virus outbreak in western Europe has sent butter prices soaring to unprecedented levels, with a metric ton now exceeding €7,900 - shattering the previous record of €7,400 set in 2022. This dramatic price surge is a direct consequence of the virus's devastating effect on cattle and sheep, significantly reducing milk production across affected regions. DCA Market Intelligence warns that consumers will soon feel the pinch, as these skyrocketing costs are expected to hit supermarket shelves, especially with increased demand during the upcoming holiday season. The virus's rapid spread since July, now affecting multiple countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and France, continues to drive prices upward. With nearly 550 farmers in Flanders alone reporting infections, the economic impact of bluetongue on the dairy industry is proving to be severe and far-reaching, despite posing no risk to human health.

New low price for American Tuna

We're offering an amazing deal on 66.5oz cans of unsalted American Tuna!

Using a traditional harvest and packing method, American Tuna offers the highest quality, all-natural, One-by-One Caught Albacore Tuna pack on the market. American Tuna is packed by Hand and cooked once in the can using natural fish oil. No Water, Broth, Oil, Soy, Preservatives, or Fillers Added. Draining is NOT Recommended. This is a 100% Yield Product with up to 1.2lbs more tuna per can over Water Packed 66.5oz Products.

AT-USTUN-66.5OZ – 66.5OZ CAN 6EA/CS

Inquire with your sales rep for info and pricing.

Gourmet Chef Packers Lobster Tails

Gourmet Chef Packers uses an Ultra High Pressure (UHP) process to extract raw lobster meat from the shell. This labor-saving technique delivers pure meat with tender texture and minimal weight loss during cooking. LOBTRZ-GCP2K UHP Raw Frozen Tail Meat 4.4LB/CS