This reprinted article appears with permission from SeafoodSource By Christine Blank, March 13, 2018 Seaweed is the new kale. The buzz around seaweed products is growing louder by the day, as they make their way into mainstream grocery and club stores, and are featured on restaurant menus across the United States.The deeply nutritious greens, which …
By Rebecca Gardon Where does Catalina Offshore Products get its lobsters? Our California spiny lobsters are trap-caught off Southern and Baja California. Because these traps produce minimal habitat impact and bycatch, most of which is released alive, both the Mexico and California fisheries are rated sustainable. What is the difference between California spiny lobster and Maine …
By Rebecca Gardon We are thrilled to share that Catalina Offshore Products has been named a 2018 Good Food Awards Finalist! Our Catalina’s Choice Solid Pack Tuna in Olive Oil entry met all of the responsible production criteria set forth by the Good Food Awards, in addition to being a top scorer at the September Blind …
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By Rebecca Gardon Praised for its nutritional value, taste and sustainability, seaweed is one of the best edibles you can pull from the sea. One of the few foods naturally high in iodine, seaweed helps promote a healthy thyroid – the critical gland that helps produce and regulate hormones. It provides eight times more potassium than …
By Rebecca Gardon Often we’re reminded how much confusion exists for consumers when it comes to seafood. We recently received an inquiry through our Facebook page that further reminded us of one of the most common sources of said confusion: white tuna. Betting some of you have wondered about this very topic, which is why …
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By Rebecca Gardon Catalina’s Choice takes U.S. Eastern Pacific bigeye and yellowfin from catch to can and celebrates San Diego’s historic tuna industry SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 15, 2017—Catalina Offshore Products, one of the largest buyers of local seafood in San Diego, announced today the launch of its own brand of sustainable, locally harvested, premium …
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By Rebecca Gardon SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 29, 2016 — Catalina Offshore Products will ring in 2017 by toasting to 40 years in the seafood business. The wholesale distributor and retailer will mark the impressive milestone with festivities throughout the year and by giving back to the San Diego community through a partnership with Kitchens …
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By Rebecca Gardon For those who enjoy making sushi at home, these holiday-themed creations are a great excuse to test your skills and wow your family and friends. Unfortunately most of the links we came across don’t include a “How To,” but some appear fairly easy to replicate if you’re familiar with the basics of …
By Rebecca Gardon In honor of one of our favorite times of year, we thought it appropriate to share some fun facts about this crustacean sensation. 1. Lobsters can live as long as 100 years. 2. The American or Maine lobster (Homarus americanus), is found in the Atlantic Ocean and bears large, meaty claws. Species …
By Rebecca Gardon Scheduled for September 9-11, 2016 at Mountain & Sea Adventure Camp at Emerald Bay, Catalina Island, the inaugural Ocean Awareness Challenge (OAC) will bring together like-minded people who care about the health of our oceans. The 3-day summer camp-style event serves to create awareness of the condition of our oceans and challenge …
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