Scientific Name: Cancer magister

Bornstein Quality

Bornstein’s ranks as one of the most respected brands in the business with a consistent over-pack to ensure you never come up short. To ensure the highest quality product, our buyers and production technicians meet the boats at our docks to inspect the catch to insure proper handling. This vast buying and processing network assures consistent supply and competitive pricing. Because we use state of the art freezing technology to produce our frozen products – our frozen crabmeat products taste just like fresh. Large buying capacity and high volume distribution means consistent supply of fresh and frozen Dungeness.

Product Line

Bornstein Seafoods’ Dungeness Crab lines include Fresh/Frozen Wholecooks, Frozen Clusters, and Crab Meat.

Product Source

Bornstein Seafood’s Dungeness Crab comes from Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Product Forms

• FRESH WHOLE COOKS: Whole cooks graded Ocean Run, 2 lbs & up

• MEAT FRESH: 5 oz cups, 1 lb cups, 5 lb cans

• MEAT FROZEN: 5 lb cans

• FRY LEGS (upper leg meat) FRESH: 1 lb cups and 5 lb cans

• FRY LEGS (upper leg meat) FROZEN:  5 lb cans

• FROZEN WHOLE COOKS: Whole cooks graded Ocean Run, 1.5 – 2 lbs, 2-2.5 lbs, 2.5 lbs & up

• FROZEN CLUSTERS (Sections): Ocean Run

• BUFFET CUT: Unscored Legs

Seasons

• Northern California: December 1 – June 15

• Oregon: December 1 – August 15

• Washington State: December 1 – September 15 (Opening may be delayed with low meat yield)

• Inside Water Washington State: Openings vary, depending on quality

• Alaska: Southeast: June – November

• British Columbia: Year-round

Selling Points

• Available all year long

• A wide variety of product forms meets every customer’s needs

• Whole cooks are a great center of the plate presentation

• Dungeness is the favorite crab of many seafood connoisseurs including Julia Child.

Scientific Name: Pandalus jordani

Sustainable and delicious, a perfect way to add value and pizazz to a menu. Bornstein’s Cold Water Shrimp is perfect in salads, soups, or in your favorite shrimp meat recipe. Recently certified under the Marine Stewardship Council, Oregon shrimp became the first in the world to be deemed a sustainable shrimp fishery.

Bornstein Quality

As one of the largest producers of Pandalus jordani in the world, we offer unsurpassed product quality and consistency due to continuous investment in top of the line production facilities and equipment. State-of-the-art peeling equipment ensures minimal broken meats. Our use of up-to-date freezing technology means superior texture and flavor. Guaranteed fresh availability all season long.

Primary Source

Oregon Coast

Product Forms

Cold Water Shrimp meat is available fresh and frozen in the following forms:

• IQF Whole Raw

• Cooked/Peeled 250/350

• Cooked/Peeled 300/400

• Cooked/Peeled 350/500

• Cooked/Peeled 500+

Season

• April 1 to October 31 in the Pacific Northwest

• Frozen Product is available year-round

Selling Points

• Convenience – Shrimp meat is ready to eat.

• Cache – Shrimp are that little extra with great value for the dollar.

• Zest – Sweet flavor and bright pink color make perfect additions for sandwiches, salads and cold dishes.

• Portion Control – IQF products allow users to use only as much as needed at a time.
  

Scientific Name: Onchrhynchus sp.

Bornstein’s offers both troll and net caught WILD Salmon from the cold Pacific Ocean ranging from northern California to Alaska. Puget Sound harvests are available as well. They are available fresh in season, fresh-frozen, and frozen-at-sea.

Bornstein Quality

Salmon are sold as dressed head-on, dressed head-off, fillets and portions. With Bornstein’s flexibility we are able to help customers with various specifications tailored to fit their needs.

Product Line

• King Salmon - Onchrhynchus tshawytscha

• Coho Salmon - Onchrhynchus kisutch

• Chum Salmon - Onchrhynchus keta

• Sockeye Salmon - Onchrhynchus nerka

• Pink Salmon - Onchrhynchus gorbuscha

Primary Source

Northern California through Alaska including Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.

Product Forms

The following are available Fresh, Frozen, and Frozen at Sea:

• Whole Round

• Gutted

• Headed and Gutted

• Fillets

• Portions

Seasons

Varies by geographic location. 

• Kings: all year

• Sockeye: May – August

• Coho: June – October

• Chum: June – November

• Pink: May – September

Selling Points

• One of the United States top ten most consumed fish according to the National Fisheries Institute.

• The American Heart Association recommends eating seafood twice a week.

• A variety of Salmon provide choices in both color and texture for plate presentation.

• Perfect for smoking, grilling, broiling, or baking. Makes a splash at any event.

Scientific Name: Thunnus alalunga

Bornstein’s Albacore Tuna products rate among the highest quality product available. Our tuna is surface caught in coastal areas of the North Pacific at “the cold water edge,” where the warm tropical water meets cold arctic currents. “Surface Catch” out of these areas produces the highest oil content Albacore Tuna in the world.

Bornstein Quality

Quality starts with knowing the source of supply. Our Tuna buyers continue to build relationships with individual boats and captains to find new ways to increase Tuna quality. The North Pacific Tuna fleet has invested thousands of hours and dollars bringing their product to the forefront of the world market. Globally, experts agree that North Pacific Tuna is the oiliest and best tasting fish around.

Combine catch method and harvest area, with proper handling from the boat through processing, and you get the finest finished form Albacore Tuna product in the market today. Our Albacore is brought aboard the vessel live, immediately bled and placed in blast freezers within minutes of being caught. In the blast, heat is quickly extracted and the core temperature of the whole fish is pulled down to a minimum of – 20° F. Stringent handling and rapid freezing guarantee that Bornstein’s high standards are met. Our special handling ensures that our Sashimi grade products are in perfect form in terms of color, flavor, texture, and shape.

Primary Source

From cold waters on the North Pacific out of FAO Area 67.

Product Forms

• Skinless Boneless Loins

• Skin on Boneless Loins

• Steaks

• Medallions

• Skinless Boneless “Tataki” Loins

• Skinless Boneless Cold Smoked “Tataki” Loins

Seasons

• Fresh is available in August and September

• Frozen available all year

Selling Points

• Albacore meat cooks up white as a firm, dense meat

• Mild flavor – Subtle, non-fishy taste and aroma

• High Fat Content- 18%- 25%

• Dolphin and turtle safe harvesting

Scientific Name: Merluccius productus

The most abundant species on the West Coast is Pacific Whiting. Commonly called Whiting, Hake, or Northern hake, these silvery fish can grow to three feet in length and can be found between Vancouver Island and Northern California. Whiting have traditionally been used for Surimi manufacturing, including imitation crabmeat. Pre-ordering your containers is recommended, as this product tends to sell quickly.

Bornstein Quality

Bornstein’s specializes in the high intensity short whiting season which generally begins June 15th and lasts about fifteen days. Our dedicated production team has years of experience making sure product from this fast paced fishery is of the highest quality. We pack frozen HGT and fillets.

Primary Source

Waters off the West Coast ranging from Vancouver Island in the North to the Gulf of California in the South.

Product Forms

• Headed, Gutted, and Tailed (HGT)

• Fillets

Seasons

• California season begins May 1st

• West Coast begins June 15th

Selling Points

• Large volume landings produce inexpensive finished product.

• Clean, mild taste make a perfect base to create a meal around.

• In surimi form, whiting can be used in salads, sushi, and soup to provide an alternative.

Scientific Name: Anoplopoma fimbria

One of the oiliest and richest white fish available, discerning chefs revere Sablefish for its sweet flavor profile. Similar in texture to Chilean sea-bass, Sablefish, or blackcod, is a deep water species that thrives off the West Coast of North America. Blackcod is brought ashore by Trawlers or Long Liners, “J-Cut” (named for the Japanese style of cutting at a 45 degree angle along the collar) and immediately sold fresh, or blast frozen to seal in oils.

Bornstein Quality

Since 1934, Bornstein Seafoods has produced quality groundfish products including Sablefish. As one of the largest primary processors, our experience provides a consistent supply source that meets excellence when paired with our production team. Attention to detail means customers are assured quality J-Cut fish for either domestic or export sales.

Primary Source

Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California and British Columbia

Product Forms

• Frozen J-Cut

• Fresh J-Cut

• Fillets

Season

• All Year

Selling Points

• Try grilling, baking, smoking or in sashimi

• Sablefish is perfect for beginning chefs as it’s difficult to overcook

• Rich in Taste, with high omega-3 oil content makes Blackcod a heart healthy choice

Sole and Flounder are abundant off the Coast of Washington and Oregon and the NW fleet of Trawlers can provide these delicate and delicious fish year round. Recently converted to a Catch Share fishery, Sole and Flounder are sustainable, abundant and a great way to add a Wild item to your menu or program.

Product Line

• Arrowtooth Flounder - Atheresthes stomias

• Starry Flounder - Platichthys stellatus

• Dover Sole - Microstomus pacificus

• English Sole - Parophrys vetulus

• Petrale Sole - Eopsetta jordani

• Rex Sole - Glyptocephalus zachirus

Scientific Name: Sebastes Sp.

Pacific Rockfish is the generic term for the 102 species in the Sebastes family. The majority thrive on the ocean shelf off the West Coast. From Hard Heads to Chili Peppers, Canaries to Pacific Ocean Perch, call today to learn about the diverse and numerous sales opportunities for wonderful wild rockfish. To learn more about individual species of Rockfish use this study guide and play the Rockfish matching game.

Bornstein Quality

With over seventy years in the groundfish industry Bornstein Seafoods is familiar with rockfish. Bornstein Seafoods Canada enables us to source product consistently from both the West coast of the U.S. and British Columbia. Whether you are looking for whole red rock for display cases or fillets for retail ads we have the ability to handle any volume.

Primary Source

Oregon, Washington, California and British Columbia

Product Forms

• Fresh Whole Round

• Fresh Fillets

• Frozen Whole Round

• Frozen Round Gilled and Gutted

• Frozen Fillets

Season

• All Year

Selling Points

• Firm thick fillets and delicate sweet flavor make Pacific Rockfish perfect for numerous preparation types.

• Flaky texture makes Rockfish perfect for fish tacos or fish ‘n chips.

• Over 20 species make up the Rockfish category creating a consistent supply all year.