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Market Update
Features of the Week


Swordfish - This weeks catch is coming from the Atlantic off the coast of New York. Prices are very reasonable making it our feature of the week. Be sure to ask your sales representative how we can help you save labor by having us portion cut it to your specifications.
  
Seafood

Rockfish - Although we are getting some Rockfish from Maryland and Virginia waters, the majority of our supply is coming from Massachusetts. Whole fish are running 20# and up.

Mahi - Short Supplies from Central & South America have sent prices up this week. However we expect conditions should improve over the next week.   

Bronzini - Also known as Mediterranean sea bass these small whole fish are a great alternative to hybrid striped bass. The fish are 1-1.25# a piece.
 
Sea Scallops - Looking for local dry sea scallops? Metropolitan stocks Virginia wild caught, sweet dry sea scallops. All sizes are available and pricing is stable.

Crabmeat - Venezuela's annual moratorium goes into effect August 1,2010. Prices for domestic crabmeat remain strong. We will have plenty of pasteurized crabmeat available plus some fresh supply from Louisiana, Texas, and North Carolina.
Meat
 
Beef - A cutback in slaughter rates along with the heat wave have created some mixed pricing in the market. Prime cuts and Certified Angus Beef cuts are selling at a premium because of poor grading due to the heat. Some loin cuts are also selling for a premium due to high demand and the slaughter cutbacks. Pricing for other cuts including some of the rib items have decreased.
  
Pork - Pork prices have come down slightly again. We expect prices to remain steady or increase slightly over the next couple of weeks.

Lamb & Veal - The Lamb and Veal market remain steady with the exception of lamb legs which have slightly decreased in price.

Poultry - With demand slowing we are expecting whole birds and boneless prices to level off and even decline over the next couple of weeks.

Did you know Metro stocks over 20 different specialty oysters? Be sure to ask for a copy of our Seafood Daily Menu Planner and see all the possibilities!
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