Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Seafood Struggles Over the past few months, there’s been a lot of noise around tariffs. For many small businesses in Hong Kong and across southern China involved in seafood trading, importing, or exporting, these shifts are more than just headline news. They affect your margins, your supply chains, and your…
What is this bizarre-looking animal? Meet geoduck (pronounced gooey-duck), a phallic-shaped briny clam that is one of the most sought-after seafood by the Chinese. Geoducks have been enjoyed for decades as a culinary luxury in high-end Asian restaurants. They are large mollusks that are prized for their fresh tastes of the ocean. Their meats are…
Long treasured across Asian cuisines and cultures, sea cucumbers are prized not just for their luxurious textures and subtle flavours, but also for their remarkable nutritional and health benefits. Within this diverse family, two types are particularly sought after: the red sea cucumber and the white sea cucumber. Though similar in nature, each carries its…
If you’ve ever browsed a high-end seafood store or restaurant menu in Hong Kong, chances are you’ve come across king salmon before. King salmon is premium and delicious, with high oil content, moist and flavourful flesh. Due to its luxurious texture to taste, it is certainly going to leave an impression. Did you know that…
Every year, as the winter chill thaws and the Atlantic breeze begins to warm, seafood professionals from around the world turn their eyes to the pristine waters of Canada’s East Coast. Why? Because spring marks the arrival of the Canadian lobster harvest season—a time when the finest lobsters are brought to shore, celebrated not just…
In most Cantonese dishes, we like to have our fish as fresh as possible. That’s because most fish recipes are steamed with light soy sauce and almost no other seasonings. In Hong Kong, locals like to purchase fresh or chilled fish for that same reason. It is one of the classics of Hong Kong cuisine.…
Seafood is a delicacy, and to get the best out of it, storing it properly is crucial. As a seafood professional, ensuring the quality and freshness of our products from the sea or farm to the customer’s table is paramount. Proper storage, handling, and transportation techniques are key to maintaining seafood’s integrity and reducing the…
If you’re craving a restaurant-quality dish that’s quick and effortless to prepare, these Seared Scallops in Garlic Butter are the ultimate indulgence. With their delicate sweetness, tender texture, and golden crust, Canadian wild-caught scallops make for an elegant yet fuss-free meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Why Choose Canadian Wild-Caught Scallops?…
If there is one thing we can say about the Hong Kongers, it is that we all love our seafood (perhaps a little too much. The variety of seafood used in Cantonese cooking is simply astounding. From the sweet plump meat of prawns to the rich buttery texture of scallops, every type of seafood has…
If you’re looking for a quick yet gourmet-quality dinner after a long day at work, this Baked Herb-Crusted Alaskan King Salmon is the perfect dish. Not only is it simple to prepare, but it also highlights the rich, buttery flavour of Alaskan King Salmon, one of the most prized varieties of salmon in the world.…
