Metropolitan Meat, Seafood and Poultry
 
 
Market Update
Feature of the Week
 

Rockfish - Maryland and Virginia Seasons are underway with a steady supply of fish coming in daily. Prices are coming down again this week and looks like they will continue to do so.
 
Seafood

Shad- The shad run has started and there will be good availability on fillet and roe for the next 6-8 weeks. 

Fluke - North Carolina season is now open with the catch and price improving daily.

Hake - A good value fish with strong supply and attractive prices.

American Red Snapper - A bountiful catch out of the Gulf of Mexico has driven prices down this week.

Halibut - East coast fish are plentiful this week, and pricing has decreased.

Tuna - Still very limited supply, prices remain steep.

Swordfish - Supplies are extremely tight, due to lack of catch, and pricing remains high. 

Crabmeat -  Domestic crabmeat production is still extremely tight and prices remain steep.
Meat

Beef -Scarcity amoung USDA Prime cuts continues.

Pork -  The market is continuing its fluctuation with minimal changes in price.

Valentine's day is right around the corner; be sure to ask your metro rep about our live hard shell north atlantic lobsters! 

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