We’ve all heard the term Surf ‘N Turf. Why the combination of meat and seafood on a single plate was born is fairly obvious: The two complement one another in taste and texture, pleasing the palate of diners yearning for both. Less clear, however, is the pairings’ origin.

The food service industry is one of the business sectors hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. In the U.S. alone, Forbes reported that out of every 10 restaurants that closed temporarily, six eventually closed permanently, and industry losses are forecast to be approximately $290 billion by year-end. Even as diners

Like every industry, seafood took a hit from the COVID-19 shutdown. The good news, however, is that the sector is projected to make a full recovery and

The market value of meal kits this year is estimated to be US$9.13 billion, up from $2.2 billion in 2017. By 2027, this figure is expected to more than double to $19.92 billion. This is hardly surprising when one considers

The first food most young children beg to eat is rarely—OK, probably never—fish. But maybe that is only because they are not introduced to it soon enough and in ways that appeal to their palates. The fact is that seafood is as fast and easy to fix as mac and cheese or spaghetti and far more nutritious.

Have you ever ordered a pie and found a slice missing? We didn't think so! The truth is that it would never happen. A missing slice is just too noticeable. But when it comes to products like block frozen calamari, a missing piece is often hard to identify…

A glimmer of good news for food service operators across the country recently came from a great collaboration between Snappers Fish & Chicken and Harvest of The Sea. Snappers, a Miami-based, multi-unit chain in downtown Miami with a quick-serve, takeout service model had actually seen sales increase

Check out this excellent article that recently appeared in the Costco Connection on what it takes to ethically and sustainably raise, produce and supply shrimp to retailers. Consumer reporter Laura Bode breaks down the steps, the seafood industry’s strict oversight and Costco’s significant leadership role as…

It was great to receive the LinkedIn shout out for our premium raw calamari from Executive Chef Tim Donahue of Barrington Country Club in Chicago. Chef Donahue created a delicious dish of grilled calamari with…

Fried calamari—or squid—has been the darling of appetizers for many years. Recently, however, chefs worldwide are encouraging calamari to shed its supporting role as a fried starter to star in everything from creative entrees and side dishes to salads, soups and poke. As a result, while a traditional favorite in Italian and American fare, calamari’s new identity…

Talk about making a splash! Led by diners’ demand for healthier yet flavorful dining choices, branzino is rapidly becoming a staple in dining establishments worldwide. Also known as European or, in some areas, Mediterranean bass, loup de mer, robalo, lubina, spigola and other monikers.

LOS ANGELES - ORE-CAL CORPORATION is pleased to announce that we have officially changed our name to Harvest of the Sea – a reflection of who we are and what we do best. Since 1961, we have been industry leaders - establishing best practices through our processing expertise, championing sustainable systems and harvesting the highest quality seafood from around the globe.