Sourcing MSC-certified Canadian seafood: a buyer's guide
What MSC certification means, which Canadian species carry it, and how to buy with valid chain-of-custody.
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Practical, no-nonsense guidance for importers, distributors and foodservice buyers sourcing wild Canadian seafood.
Written for buyers who need specifics — certifications, formats, grades and process — not marketing fluff.
Frozen-at-sea vs land-frozen: what seafood buyers should know
How FAS and land-frozen differ in quality, cost and use — and when to choose each.
Snow crab grades and formats: a buyer's guide
Sections, clusters, claws and meat — grades, packs and what to specify when buying snow crab.
How to choose a seafood supplier: a buyer's audit checklist
A practical audit checklist: certifications, traceability, integration, reliability and documentation.
Why source seafood from Newfoundland & Labrador
Cold clean waters, MSC-certified stocks and world-class species — the case for NL seafood.
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Our sales team is happy to talk through species, formats, certifications and logistics for your market.