Hello to all,

The summer period has been very busy for New Zealand Wholesale Seafoods and with all the good weather we have been having lately I am pleased to inform you that fish supply has been plentiful.

We are forever trialling new products to provide for our customers and many are just too good to pass up! I hope those of  you who tried any of the Te Mata cheeses I mentioned last month enjoyed the experience. The feedback so far has been very positive.

Unfortunately, the Cloudy Bay oyster season has finished but not without more exciting oyster temptations on the horizon.

On the 19th of February our first delivery of Nelson oysters will arrive. These oysters are renowned for their delicate yet succulent flavour and have a medium oil content, they are also down on price this year at $16.95 for a dozen.

The Bluff oyster season starts on the 1st of March and our first delivery should arrive on the 4th, weather permitting. Bluff oysters are celebrated as some of the finest in the World. They are grown slowly in the cold waters of the Foveaux Strait and are dredged in season.

In this issue we have added a section on keeping shellfish fresh. I hope you will read on for our tips!

Also this month, we talk to Geoff Scott, owner and head chef of Vinnies restaurant. Make sure you check out the delicious recipe he has kindly shared with us. 

Talk soon,

Fiona

Read on to find out how you can win a $100 voucher from New Zealand Wholesale Seafoods. It's as easy as pie. Fish Pie of course.

More and more people are regarding their health to be of more importance. Gram for gram seafood is one of the lowest in fat and highest in protein food groups you can eat. Read on to find out how and why seafood can keep us looking and feeling our best!  

Skate!

Thank you to those who entered our Fish Of The Month Competition for January. We had a hard time picking through the delicious recipes you all sent in, but we found our winner.  Special thanks to Ciara Parsons. Read on for Ciaras delicious Skate recipe. Tasty!

It's always a bit sad to say goodbye to the berry season so we've decided you shouldn't have to. We now stock a range of delicious frozen fruit and berries. Read on and feast your eyes on our product and price options.