South Mackerel or Gemfish (Rexea solandri) - belongs to the Gempilidae family, and is a relative of Oilfish and Barracuda. The body is elongated, snake-like, and the meat has a delicate structure complemented by a small number of bones. Commercial catch size starts from 1 kg and above. Ideal for smoking. It is considered as a by-catch fishing species for Australia and New Zealand.
Blockfrozen, HG (headed, gutted), packing 2x10 and 2x11 kg blocks in carton
HG — 600-800 / 800-1200 / 1200-1500 / 1500+ grams
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FAO 82 – New Zealand, Australia
South Mackerel or Gemfish (Rexea solandri) – belongs to the Gempilidae family, and is a relative of Oilfish and Barracuda. The body is elongated, snake-like, and the meat has a delicate structure complemented by a small number of bones. Commercial catch size starts from 1 kg and above. Ideal for smoking. It is considered as a by-catch fishing species for Australia and New Zealand.
Blockfrozen, HG (headed, gutted), packing 2×10 and 2×11 kg blocks in carton
HG — 600-800 / 800-1200 / 1200-1500 / 1500+ grams
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]]>Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) is one of the family members of the codfish family genus Merluccidae. In contrast to related species such as pollock and cod, it has two dorsal and one anal fin. It is found in the northeast Pacific Ocean and is most common in the Pacific waters of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
IQF (Individually Quick Frozen), HG (headed, gutted), HGT (headed, gutted, tail off), interleaved, or blockfrozen, packed in 10, 15, 20 kg cardboard boxes
Blockfrozen, HG (headed gutted), HGT (headed, gutted, tail-off) packed in 10, 15, 20 kg cardboard boxes
IQF, HG or HGT, IQF - 100-200, 150-300, 200-400, 300-500, 500+ grams
Blockfrozen, HG or HGT, laid -100-200, 150-300, 200-400, 300-500, 500+ grams
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FAO 67– Canada, FAO 77 – United States, Mexico
Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) is one of the family members of the codfish family genus Merluccidae. In contrast to related species such as pollock and cod, it has two dorsal and one anal fin. It is found in the northeast Pacific Ocean and is most common in the Pacific waters of California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
IQF (Individually Quick Frozen), HG (headed, gutted), HGT (headed, gutted, tail off), interleaved, or blockfrozen, packed in 10, 15, 20 kg cardboard boxes
Blockfrozen, HG (headed gutted), HGT (headed, gutted, tail-off) packed in 10, 15, 20 kg cardboard boxes
IQF, HG or HGT, IQF – 100-200, 150-300, 200-400, 300-500, 500+ grams
Blockfrozen, HG or HGT, laid -100-200, 150-300, 200-400, 300-500, 500+ grams
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]]>Southern blue whiting or Polaca (Micromesistius australis) is a bottom-pelagic fish living in temperate and sub-Antarctic waters of the southern hemisphere. In contrast to its Atlantic counterpart (Northern Blue Whiting), it is a valuable table fish. It has a minimum percentage of fat and a dense meat structure. Commercial fishing is almost absent in Argentina and the Falkland Islands, with few exceptions for by-catch. In New Zealand, the season lasts about a month and usually comprises about 50% of the permitted quota. Southern Blue Whiting stock is MSC certified.
Blockfrozen at sea, headed, gutted, tail on – packed in cartons 2x11, 2x10 kg, 3x7 kg
Blockfrozen at sea, whole round – packed in cartons 2x11
HG, blocks in cartons – 60-130 / 100-200 / 200-300 / 300-500 grams
WR, blocks in cartons – 100-300 / 300-600 / 600-900 / 900-1200 grams
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FAO 82 – New Zealand, Australia
Southern blue whiting or Polaca (Micromesistius australis) is a bottom-pelagic fish living in temperate and sub-Antarctic waters of the southern hemisphere. In contrast to its Atlantic counterpart (Northern Blue Whiting), it is a valuable table fish. It has a minimum percentage of fat and a dense meat structure. Commercial fishing is almost absent in Argentina and the Falkland Islands, with few exceptions for by-catch. In New Zealand, the season lasts about a month and usually comprises about 50% of the permitted quota. Southern Blue Whiting stock is MSC certified.
Blockfrozen at sea, headed, gutted, tail on – packed in cartons 2×11, 2×10 kg, 3×7 kg
Blockfrozen at sea, whole round – packed in cartons 2×11
HG, blocks in cartons – 60-130 / 100-200 / 200-300 / 300-500 grams
WR, blocks in cartons – 100-300 / 300-600 / 600-900 / 900-1200 grams
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]]>Blue mackerel or English mackerel (Scomber australasicus) is referred to Scombrididae family. Until the mid-1980’s it was considered as a sub-species of Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) and it was not differentiated into a separate species. Blue mackerel is larger than the Atlantic relatives, and its average commercial catch size accounts for more than 800 g. Blue mackerel is a low-fat fish, with fat content varying from 2-3% in November to 8,5-9% in June. Blue mackerel is considered an important commercial species in New Zealand and Australia.
Blockfrozen at sea, whole round – packed in cartons 2x11 kg
Blockfrozen at sea, headed, gutted, tail on / off – packed in cartons 2x11 kg
HG, blocks in carton – 300-600 / 600-900 / 900-1200 grams
WR, blocks in carton –300-600 / 600-900 / 900-1200 grams
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FAO 82 – New Zealand, Australia
Blue mackerel or English mackerel (Scomber australasicus) is referred to Scombrididae family. Until the mid-1980’s it was considered as a sub-species of Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) and it was not differentiated into a separate species. Blue mackerel is larger than the Atlantic relatives, and its average commercial catch size accounts for more than 800 g. Blue mackerel is a low-fat fish, with fat content varying from 2-3% in November to 8,5-9% in June. Blue mackerel is considered an important commercial species in New Zealand and Australia.
Blockfrozen at sea, whole round – packed in cartons 2×11 kg
Blockfrozen at sea, headed, gutted, tail on / off – packed in cartons 2×11 kg
HG, blocks in carton – 300-600 / 600-900 / 900-1200 grams
WR, blocks in carton –300-600 / 600-900 / 900-1200 grams
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]]>Baltic sprats (Sprattus sprattus) One of the most important commercial fish of the Baltic region. Is found in abundance in both - Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Baltic sprats looks similar to small Baltic herring, but differs from it with sharply protruding abdominal spines, position of ventral fins and a smaller mouth. Spawning occurs from May to August. Common commercial catch size is 6-15 cm, however the fish can reach 13-15 cm in length. The main fishing for sprat occur in autumn (September - November). Sprat is widely used for canning, smoking, preserves production.
Frozen, WR, IQF, 1 kg bags or master cartons – 10 kg
Frozen, WR, blocks, master cartons 12 kg
6-8 cm, 8-13 cm – first and second quality grades
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Балтийское море, Финский залив
Baltic sprats (Sprattus sprattus) One of the most important commercial fish of the Baltic region. Is found in abundance in both – Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland. Baltic sprats looks similar to small Baltic herring, but differs from it with sharply protruding abdominal spines, position of ventral fins and a smaller mouth. Spawning occurs from May to August. Common commercial catch size is 6-15 cm, however the fish can reach 13-15 cm in length. The main fishing for sprat occur in autumn (September – November). Sprat is widely used for canning, smoking, preserves production.
Frozen, WR, IQF, 1 kg bags or master cartons – 10 kg
Frozen, WR, blocks, master cartons 12 kg
6-8 cm, 8-13 cm – first and second quality grades
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]]>Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras) is a species of herring found only in the Baltic Sea. It is smaller than the common herring (Clupea harengus) found in the North Atlantic or North Sea, and contains less fat. Common size of Baltic herring is between 10 and 25 cm.
Block frozen, whole round, blocks - 10 kg, packed bulk on euro-pallets, pallets wrapped with highly elastic and durable polyethilene or cartons 30 kg.
10-14 cm, 14+ cm, 17+ cm
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Baltic sea
Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras) is a species of herring found only in the Baltic Sea. It is smaller than the common herring (Clupea harengus) found in the North Atlantic or North Sea, and contains less fat. Common size of Baltic herring is between 10 and 25 cm.
Block frozen, whole round, blocks – 10 kg, packed bulk on euro-pallets, pallets wrapped with highly elastic and durable polyethilene or cartons 30 kg.
10-14 cm, 14+ cm, 17+ cm
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]]>Roach (Rutilus rutilus) is referred to Cyprinidae family and is found in abundance in lakes and bays of Northern and Central Europe, as well as in Caspian sea, Aral sea and Siberian lakes. The roach is a small fish, with common size of 17 - 35 cm. Maximum length registered was 45 cm. The body has a blueish silvery colour and becomes white at the belly. The fins are red. The common roach eats plant material, bottom dwelling (benthic) invertebrates and plankton. Spawning season is April and May. In Russia dried roach (especially with roe) is one of the most popular snack for beer.
Block frozen, blocks - 10 kg, packed bulk on euro-pallets, pallets wrapped with highly elastic and durable polyethilene.
17-21, 21+ cm
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Lake Peipsi, Baltic sea, Gulf of Finland
Roach (Rutilus rutilus) is referred to Cyprinidae family and is found in abundance in lakes and bays of Northern and Central Europe, as well as in Caspian sea, Aral sea and Siberian lakes. The roach is a small fish, with common size of 17 – 35 cm. Maximum length registered was 45 cm. The body has a blueish silvery colour and becomes white at the belly. The fins are red. The common roach eats plant material, bottom dwelling (benthic) invertebrates and plankton. Spawning season is April and May. In Russia dried roach (especially with roe) is one of the most popular snack for beer.
Block frozen, blocks – 10 kg, packed bulk on euro-pallets, pallets wrapped with highly elastic and durable polyethilene.
17-21, 21+ cm
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]]>Common bream (Abramis brama) is widely found in ponds, lakes and slow flowing river of Central and Eastern Europe (is ansent in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy and Norway) The common bream lives in schools near the bottom.At night common bream can feed close to the shore and in clear waters with sandy bottoms feeding pits can be seen during daytime. The fish's protractile mouth helps it dig forchiromid larvae, Tubifex worms,bivalves and gastropods.The bream eats water plants and plankton as well. Normal size for mature bream is 25-30 cm, however registered catches inlude individuals up to 75 cm. Bream spawns from May to July, in large schools.
Block frozen, blocks - 10 kg, packed bulk on euro-pallets, pallets wrapped with highly elastic and durable polyethilene.
500-700 grams, 700-1200 grams, 1200-2000 grams, 2000+ grams
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Lake Peipsi, Lake Voorts, Gulf of Finland
Common bream (Abramis brama) is widely found in ponds, lakes and slow flowing river of Central and Eastern Europe (is ansent in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy and Norway) The common bream lives in schools near the bottom.At night common bream can feed close to the shore and in clear waters with sandy bottoms feeding pits can be seen during daytime. The fish’s protractile mouth helps it dig forchiromid larvae, Tubifex worms,bivalves and gastropods.The bream eats water plants and plankton as well. Normal size for mature bream is 25-30 cm, however registered catches inlude individuals up to 75 cm. Bream spawns from May to July, in large schools.
Block frozen, blocks – 10 kg, packed bulk on euro-pallets, pallets wrapped with highly elastic and durable polyethilene.
500-700 grams, 700-1200 grams, 1200-2000 grams, 2000+ grams
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]]>Coldwater shrimp (Pandalus borealis) – prawns are predominantly found in the Pacific, Atlantic Oceans. As the males, they grow to 120 mm in length, and become females "gather additionally" even 40-45 mm, and lives at depths of 20–1,330 m. Coldwater shrimp are one of the most important commercial species of shrimp in the world. The main producer countries of “Pandalus borealis” are Norway, Greenland, Iceland and USA. Annual catch for coldwater shrimp in Northern Atlantic has accounted for 200-300 mln tonnes.
CHOSO - Cooked, head on, shell on
CHOSO - 80/100, 90/120, 120/150, 150/+, 180/+
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Greenland, Canada
Coldwater shrimp (Pandalus borealis) – prawns are predominantly found in the Pacific, Atlantic Oceans. As the males, they grow to 120 mm in length, and become females “gather additionally” even 40-45 mm, and lives at depths of 20–1,330 m. Coldwater shrimp are one of the most important commercial species of shrimp in the world. The main producer countries of “Pandalus borealis” are Norway, Greenland, Iceland and USA. Annual catch for coldwater shrimp in Northern Atlantic has accounted for 200-300 mln tonnes.
CHOSO – Cooked, head on, shell on
CHOSO – 80/100, 90/120, 120/150, 150/+, 180/+
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]]>IQF (individually quick frozen), HGT (head off, gutted, tail off), IWP (individually poly-wrapped), packed in 20 kg master cartons
Blockfrozen, HGT (head off, gutted, tail off), Interleaved, packed in 20 kg master cartons
IQF fillets, skin off, packed in 18 kg master cartons (or according to customer specification)
Blockfrozen fillets, skin on, packed in 15 kg master cartons (or according to customer specification)
HGT, IQF, IWP – 60-200/ 200-300 / 300-500 gr / 500-800 gr / 800-1200 gr
HGT, blocks, interleaved - 60-200/ 200-300 / 300-500 gr
Fillets, skin on, blocks, interleaved, glazing 2%, 2/4-4/6-6/8-8/10 oz, 3x6 kg packaging
Fillets, skin off, IQF, glazing 2%, 60-120 / 120-200 / 200 gr up, 3x-5 kg
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Argentina, Falkland Islands
Argentinian hake (Merluza hubbsi) is referred to family (Merlucciidae) . Argentinian hake colour is greyish on dorsal region and silvery white on belly. Argentinian hake weighs 300-1200+ gr and is smalles that its relative (Merluza australis) which is caught nearby. Maximum recorded length is 95 cm. Males common size is up to 50 cm, females up to 60 cm. Argentinean hake undertakes migrations associated with high-production oceanic fronts in the area it migrates north from the continental shelf to deeper waters in summer/autumn and returns at the beginning of spring. Hake is important commercial fish in Argentina and Uruguay with annual catch of approximately 80,000 tonnes.
IQF (individually quick frozen), HGT (head off, gutted, tail off), IWP (individually poly-wrapped), packed in 20 kg master cartons
Blockfrozen, HGT (head off, gutted, tail off), Interleaved, packed in 20 kg master cartons
IQF fillets, skin off, packed in 18 kg master cartons (or according to customer specification)
Blockfrozen fillets, skin on, packed in 15 kg master cartons (or according to customer specification)
HGT, IQF, IWP – 60-200/ 200-300 / 300-500 gr / 500-800 gr / 800-1200 gr
HGT, blocks, interleaved – 60-200/ 200-300 / 300-500 gr
Fillets, skin on, blocks, interleaved, glazing 2%, 2/4-4/6-6/8-8/10 oz, 3×6 kg packaging
Fillets, skin off, IQF, glazing 2%, 60-120 / 120-200 / 200 gr up, 3x-5 kg
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