CATANESE CLASSICS MARKET UPDATE

Catanese Classics Update:

Dear Valued Customer,   In order to maintain our unrivaled service to customers, we find it necessary to implement a few changes in our current process. We have decided to implement new cut off times for all servicing areas. Our new cut off times will ensure that you will receive your products in a timely fashion. We will have customer service personnel here past 5PM to further assist you. Orders received after the cut off time will still be available for pick-up after 11am the following day at our Catanese Classics location on Merwin Ave. Thank you for your continued patronage and understanding. Sincerely, Jim and John Catanese

Cut Off Times Effective July 6, 2021 Cleveland  |  8 PM   Akron/Canton  |  8 PM   Ashtabula, Chardon  |  8 PM   Toledo, Islands, MI  |  8 PM   Kent  |  8 PM   Medina  |  8 PM   Columbus  |  5 PM   Cincinnati  |  5 PM   Indy, Dayton  | 5 PM

Catanese Classic Seafood:

Featured Specialties:

OPEN BLUE COBIA Product of: Panama Situated in a protected no-take zone of 2,500 acres of water, this pristine natural environment is home only to Open Blue and indigenous marine species. Here, sustainability is woven into every aspect of operation from protected waters to improving community impact. Chefs love this versatile fish for its firm flesh, mild flavor, and versatility in the kitchen. Cobia is delicious raw and perfect for sushi, sashimi or ceviche, and can also be grilled, poached, steamed, fried or smoked.

GULF BLACK GROUPER Product of: Mexico Groupers have a mild but distinct flavor, somewhere between bass and halibut. The taste of most groupers is similar, with slight differences in flavor and texture, depending on size, species and location of harvest. and excellent for baking, broiling, frying, or grilling.

Market Updates:

Lake Erie production has all but shut down. Normally this is about a month early when looking back over the last several years, but last year the supply line shut off right about the same time. With water temps still in the 50’s it’s not the typical mid-summer 70-degree scenario we are used to. Tuna supplies have been extremely short over the last week. Prices have approached all-time highs and the supply needed for the strong worldwide demand just is not there. Mahi availability continues to be a struggle. Pacific oyster supplies are getting squeezed by both demand and heat issues. Farmers are limiting the varieties they are harvesting in order to limit the risk of QC issues down the road. Specialty oysters like Kusshi and Kumamoto are being allocated. Atlantic Salmon prices continue to rise as demand increases. Wild Salmon prices, however, continue to fall as we move further into the season.  We are seeing a large volume Wild Striped bass coming from the Boston and NY, so prices are expected to fall. Just a reminder that Pacifico Striped Bass is always available.  Overall catch on Flounder is a little low, causing the prices to fluctuate. We are hoping to see some consistency after the holiday. Bronzini prices are high and will remain high for at least of couple of months. This is due to COVID and increasing demand.  Icelandic product looks good! Great supply across the board, however, expect the mid-summer slow down to hit soon.  Continued challenges for the crabmeat industry. As mentioned in weeks past, demand is extremely high and the supply is not there.  Soft Crab supply is basically non-existent. The frozen supply is also low due to another bad season, and high demand.

Specialty Seafood Availability:

Wild King Salmon, USA Wild Sockeye Salmon, USA Arctic Char, Iceland Large Black Bass, USA Cod Loins, Iceland Jumbo Fluke, USA Monkfish, USA Ocean Perch, Canada Boston Pollock, USA Sole Fillet, USA Striped Bass, USA

Bronzini, Greece Cobia, Panama Redfish, USA Castalia Blue Hole Trout, USA OH Pacifico Striped Bass, Mexico Atl. Halibut, Canada Mero Whole Pink Mao Mahi Mahi, Ecuador

Yellowfin Tuna, #1 and 2+, USA Bluefin Tuna, Australia Swordfish, USA Scorpion Fish, New Zealand Black Grouper, Mexico Caribbean Red Snapper, Mexico Queen Snapper, USA Whole Golden Snapper Pacific Lane Snapper

East Coast Oysters:

Funky Cold Medina | Falmouth, MA Sea salt liquor, firm texture and clean refreshing taste.  Raspberry Point | New London Bay- PEI, Canada 3.25"/ Crunchy meat with a gentle brine and sweet mushroom finish Fiddlehead | Lewis Bay-Cape Cod, MA 3.5-4"/ Surprisingly sweet and meaty with a briny liquor and light metallic finish Boomamoto | Barnstable, MA 2.5"/ Impeccably clean, bright and lively their naturally smooth shells are polished, round and firm. Always creamy, petite and deeply cupped with a mind-blowing sweet finish Misty Point | VA  3”/ High salinity up front finishing sweet with a hint of celery and grass Mookiemoto | Damariscotta River, ME 2-2.5"/ Sweet, approachable oyster- East coast taste with west coast style Great White | Barnstable, MA 3.5″/ Moderate salt content with prolonged sweet ocean finish

Moondancers | Damariscotta River, ME Very briny with a sweet finish  Wianno | Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, MA 3-3.5"/ Very clean with a distinct deep cupped shell and sweet briny flavor Scallywags | Rustico Bay, PEI Known for their crisp bite and salty brined liquor. Damariscotta | Damariscotta, ME 4-5" / These beautifully shelled, deeply cupped oysters feature a deliciously light, citrus flavor, w/ a restrained brine and a sweet, clean finish. Fortune | PEI Canada 12 ct/ 25 ct -Clean shells, always uniform in size and a super fresh flavor. Bass Master | Barnstable Harbor, MA 3-3.5"/ Sweet mineral flavor Hammerhead | MA 3" Raspberry Point | New London Bay- PEI, Canada 3.25"/ Crunchy meat with a gentle brine and sweet mushroom finish

West Coast Oysters:

Big Cove | Southern South Puget Sound, WA 3"/ Mildly salty & very sweet with a fruity, melon like finish Cortes Island | Cortes Island, British Columbia 2.5-3"/ Briny, full flavored finish - salty and sweet with a fruity finish Kumamoto | Oakland, WA 2″ /Mild brine with creamy meats and a honeydew finish

Skookum | Little Skookum Inlet, South Puget Sound, WA 3.5”/ Full flavors, low brine and vegetable like finish Buckley Bay | Bayne’s Sound, British Columbia 2-3″/ beach oyster, melon taste, salty finish Dabob | Dabob Bay – Outskirts of Hood Canal, WA (Friday) 3"/ Crisp and briny with a fresh and sweet melon finish

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Product/ Availability subject to change. Call your local sales rep for additional availability and product pricing.