Pacific Seafood Product Catalog

15 16 The West Coast bottomfish fishery has now become recognized and certified as a sustainable fishery with room to grow. By rebuilding the fishery to a sustainable place, the bottomfish category now lends itself to the growing demand of seafood. Globally, the supply of bottomfish represents over 18 billion pounds annually, while consumers are looking for greater varieties of seafood in greater numbers than ever before. The year-round availability of these species ensures that supplies remain stable across all seasons, meeting the needs of both customers and consumers. Referring consumers to this category provides them something new while easing the supply pressure on more seasonal species. Whether Pacific rockfish, cod, or sole, this category provides opportunity and is available 52 weeks a year. The species in this category remain a good value, providing a flavorful, high-quality protein at an affordable price. The versatility of these heart-healthy species means a wider breadth of options in recipe preparation for a smaller investment. THE BOTTOM LINE • We own our own boats, and also buy direct from local fishermen which means we offer you uninterrupted supply. • We also own Individual Vessel Quotas which means we have enhanced supply control during harvest. • We process all fish in our own processing plants under strict quality assurance standards that meet FSMA requirements. • We have industry leading traceability systems to track harvest to market, which means you know where your seafood comes from. • We are a founding member and supporter of the NFI – Better Seafood Board for ethical industry practices which means we can ensure a sustainable resource for the future. Canary (Sebastes pinniger) Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Yellowtail (Sebastes flavidus) Chilipepper (Sebastes goodei) Sablefish / Black cod (Anoplopoma fimbria) Widow (Sebastes entomelas) Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) Feature Benefit Second largest category Product to meet demand Year-round availability Continuous supply Good value Savings for customer and consumer Pacific Seafood product High standards for quality and traceability Sustainably harvested Fishery is protected into the future ROCKFISH Aka Pacific Red Snapper Dover (Microstomus pacificus) Petrale (Lepidopsetta bilineata) Rock (Eopsetta jordani) Rex (Glyptocephalus zachirus) SOLE COD BOTTOMFISH (Merluccius productus) (Theragra chalcogramma) (Hippoglossus stenolepis) POLLOCK HALIBUT WHITING