Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,
Lets have a chat about sustainability... Today we received news that the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Blue Ocean Institute just upgraded several east coast fish from "avoid" to "good alternative".  This fish include Atlantic Pollack, Atlantic haddock, Gulf of Maine hook and line cod, and, summer flounder.  This announcement means that 80% of east coast seafood is rated as sustainable.  Today Steve Murawski the chief scientist for the National Marine Fisheries Service announced that for the first time in 100 years no US fishery is overfished.  Stunning news meaning that US regulations and awareness is having an effect and hopefully someday soon US seafood will be completely sustainable.  That being said lets talk about all the great sustainable seafood we have in our house today.
 
Maine shrimp continues to run strong with catches showing up still twitching around.  Nantucket's continue to run strong this week but inclement weather may affect catches of all east coast fish.  Local Dory has poked its head around lately showing up as a result of some Montauk squid fishing.  If you haven't tried this local delight please do so its a sustainable gem.  Stone crabs are running great right now, sweet succulent meat is a true delight,  Farm raised barramundi is arriving tonight and is yet another great sustainable option. 
 
Tuna remains tight as catches have been down, we are trying to source out some more tuna for the end of the week.
 
"Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great."
John D. Rockefeller
Have a good day,
 
Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

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