Lobster Booklet - Springfield, MA

lobster lobster

live lobsters

DESCRIPTION

1 LB AV LIVE CHICKEN LOBSTER, FIRMSHELL

1 LB LIVE WHOLE CHICKEN LOBSTER,HARDSHELL

1.12 LB LIVE CHICKEN LOBSTER, NY, HARDSHELL

1.12 LB LIVE CHICKEN LOBSTER, NY, FIRMSHELL

1.25 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

1.25 LB LIVE LOBSTER, FIRMSHELL

1-1.25 LB LIVE LOBSTER CULL

1.45-1.75 LB LIVE LOBSTER, FIRMSHELL

1.5 LB AV LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

1.5 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

1.5LB LIVE LOBSTER, FIRMSHELL

1.75-2 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

2 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

2-2.5 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

3 LB AV LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

2-3LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

3.5 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

3-5 LB LIVE LOBSTER, HARDSHELL

4-5 LB LIVE LOBSTER, WHOLE, HARDSHELL

EMPIRE’S TREASURE

CAPTAIN DAN’S

BAY WINDS

EMPIRE’S TREASURE

BAY WINDS

CAPTAIN DAN’S

PACKER

BAY WINDS

CAPTAIN DAN’S

PACKER

PACK/SIZE

1/45#AV

1/30 AV

10/1.12AV

30/1.25AV

10/1.25AV

30/1.25AV 1/25 AV

1/30 LB

10/1.5 AV

25/1.5 LB

10/1.5 AV

25/1.5 LB 1/30 LB

10/2 LB 1/25 LB 1/20 LB 5/2-3 AV 1/5 CT 1/3 CT 1/30 AV

WILD/FARMED ORIGIN

WILD CAUGHT USA OR CANADA

cooked lobster meat

DRY LOBSTER MEAT, CLAW, KNUCKLE, FZ

DRY LOBSTER MEAT, CLAW, KNUCKLE, LEG, FZ

LOBSTER MEAT, LEG, FZ

LOBSTER MEAT, MINCED, FULLY COOKED, FZ

LOBSTER MEAT, TAIL ONLY, FZ

DRY LOBSTER MEAT TAIL, CLAW, KNUCKLE, FZ

DRY LOBSTER MEAT, TAIL, CLAW, KNUCKLE, FZ

LOBSTER MEAT BROKEN, CLAW, KNUCKLE, FZ

DRY LOBSTER MEAT BROKEN, FZ 6/2 LB 6/2 LB 6/2 LB

WILD CAUGHT CANADA

WILD CAUGHT USA - MA

WILD CAUGHT CANADA

WILD CAUGHT USA - MA

WILD CAUGHT CANADA

WILD CAUGHT USA - MA

WILD CAUGHT CANADA

types & product sources

There are two distinct lobster fisheries in the United States, the American lobster off the coast of New England and Eastern Canada, and the spiny lobster in the Florida Keys. The American lobster fishery is one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States with an average total catch of approximately 90 to 100 million pounds worth up to $400 million annually. In addition to U.S. lobster harvests, a large amount of northern lobsters are imported from Canada. The lobster’s habitat is rocky areas from just below the surface to depths of 2,300 feet, although they are usually concentrated at depths of 130 feet. Lobsters molt as they age, and it is estimated the American lobster will molt over 20 times in 5 to 8 years before reaching the minimum size for commercial fishing.

The spiny lobster fishery lands approximately 4 to 6 million pounds annually with a value between $20-40 million. Most of the spiny lobster sold in the U.S. is imported. These lobsters can be found in dense vegetation as juveniles and eventually migrate to coral reefs as adults. Like American lobsters, the spiny lobsters will molt about 25 times in the first 5 to 7 years of life. The minimum size for commercial and recreational fisheries is 3 inches.

The U.S. export over 50 million pounds of lobster annually, with the main importer being Canada, followed by Italy, Spain and France. The U.S. and Canada are the major suppliers of lobster in the world. There is currently no aquaculture of lobsters, although feasibility studies have been done for both commercial species.

buyer advice

As with any seafood product, one should purchase lobster and lobster meat from a reputable source that has high standards for quality and sanitation. Live lobster quality can decrease as it is stored in tanks, so it is best to buy from a source with a high volume of sales. Lobsters can be stored alive out of water in a moist environment for up to one day.

lobster tail

BAY WINDS

BAY WINDS PACKER PACKER

4-5 OZ COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL, FZ

5-6 OZ COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL, FZ

6-7 OZ COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL, FZ

8-10 OZ LOBSTER TAIL, FZ 10-12 OZ LOBSTER TAIL, FZ

WILD CAUGHT USA

WILD CAUGHT CANADA

fresh lobster meat

LOBSTER MEAT, CLAW & KNUCKLE, COOKED

LOBSTER MEAT, 30% TAIL, CLAW & KNUCKLE, COOKED

WILD CAUGHT USA OR CANADA

assorted lobster offerings

LOBSTER BODY, ATLANTIC, FZ

LOBSTER ROE, FZ

LOBSTER CLAW & ARM SCORED, FULLY COOKED

WILD CAUGHT USA

WILD CAUGHT CANADA

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