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Indian Ocean & freshwater

The fish our customers grew up with

From silver pomfret to hilsa, these are the species that anchor South Asian, Southeast Asian and Caribbean grocery aisles across Ontario. Whole round, cleaned, steaks or fillets — IQF with protective glaze.

Silver PomfretWild-caught

Silver Pomfret

Pampus argenteus

The most sought-after pomfret — delicate white flesh and few bones. Whole round, IQF with protective glaze, or in printed retail pouches with nutrition facts and barcode.

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Sizes
200/300, 300/400, 400/500, 500/700 g
Packing
10 kg bulk; IVP printed pouch
Origin
India
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Black PomfretWild-caught

Black Pomfret

Parastromateus niger

Firmer and larger than silver pomfret, with a richer flavour. A staple for curries, frying and grilling.

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Sizes
300/500, 500/800, 800 g+
Packing
10 kg bulk
Origin
India
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Golden Pomfret (Pompano)Farm-raised

Golden Pomfret (Pompano)

Trachinotus blochii

Farm-raised golden pompano with a buttery, mild flesh — consistent sizing year-round for retail and restaurant programs.

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Sizes
300/500, 500/700, 700/900 g
Packing
10 kg bulk; IVP retail
Origin
India / Asia
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Seer Fish (King Mackerel)Wild-caught

Seer Fish (King Mackerel)

Scomberomorus commerson

Known as surmai, vanjaram or king fish — the premium steak fish of the Indian coast. Cut to order as centre-cut steaks or supplied whole.

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Sizes
Whole 2/4, 4/6, 6/10 kg; steaks 700 g packs
Packing
700 g retail; 10 kg bulk
Origin
India
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Indian MackerelWild-caught

Indian Mackerel

Rastrelliger kanagurta

Bangda — rich, oily and full of flavour. Whole round, IQF, in 1 lb IVP retail packs or bulk.

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Sizes
4/5, 6/8, 8/10 pcs/lb
Packing
20 × 1 lb IVP; 10 kg bulk
Origin
India
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Red SnapperWild-caught

Red Snapper

Lutjanus malabaricus

Malabar red snapper — the display fish every counter wants. Whole, scaled and gutted, or fillets.

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Sizes
500/800, 800/1200 g, 1/2 kg
Packing
10 kg bulk
Origin
India
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Skipjack TunaWild-caught

Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis

Whole round skipjack, plus loins and steaks — for retail, canning-grade programs and foodservice.

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Sizes
1.5/2.5, 2.5/4, 4 kg+
Packing
Block; 10 kg / 20 kg bulk
Origin
India
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Silver CroakerWild-caught

Silver Croaker

Pennahia argentata

Mild white fish, whole round and IQF, popular in East and South Asian retail.

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Sizes
100/200, 200/300, 300/500 g
Packing
10 kg bulk; 1 kg pouches
Origin
India
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Yellow CroakerWild-caught

Yellow Croaker

Larimichthys polyactis

Small yellow croaker with tender flesh, whole round IQF — a favourite for pan-frying and steaming.

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Sizes
8/10, 10/12, 12/15 pcs/kg
Packing
10 kg bulk; 1 kg pouches
Origin
India / Asia
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SardinesWild-caught

Sardines

Sardinella longiceps

Indian oil sardines, whole round, IQF — sold in 700 g retail pouches and bulk cartons.

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Sizes
8/12, 12/16 pcs/kg
Packing
700 g retail; 10 kg bulk
Origin
India
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Ribbon FishWild-caught

Ribbon Fish

Trichiurus lepturus

Whole round ribbon fish with unblemished silver skin, or cut portions in colour bags with a window — 7–8" portions in 2 lb, 4–5" portions in 400 g.

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Sizes
Whole 700/1000 g; portions 4–5", 7–8"
Packing
10 kg bulk; 10 × 2 lb; 20 × 400 g
Origin
India
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HilsaWild-caught

Hilsa

Tenualosa ilisha

The prized ilish of Bengal — whole round, IQF, individually wrapped in printed long pouches or clear bags with sticker.

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Sizes
700/900 g, 900 g/1 kg, 1 kg+
Packing
10 kg bulk; printed long pouch
Origin
India / Bangladesh
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GrouperWild-caught

Grouper

Epinephelus spp.

Whole and filleted grouper for restaurants and specialty retail. Sizes and availability vary by season.

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Sizes
1/2, 2/3, 3/5 kg
Packing
10 kg / 20 kg bulk
Origin
India
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AnchovyWild-caught

Anchovy

Stolephorus spp.

Whole round anchovy, IQF, in 400 g trays or 700 g pouches for retail and bulk cartons for processors.

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Sizes
Mixed, by count
Packing
400 g tray; 700 g pouch; 10 kg bulk
Origin
India
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RohuFreshwater

Rohu

Labeo rohita

Freshwater carp beloved in Bengali, Bihari and Bangladeshi cooking. Whole round or cut pieces (bengali cut), IQF.

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Sizes
1/2, 2/3, 3 kg+
Packing
10 kg bulk; 1 kg cut packs
Origin
India
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TilapiaFreshwater

Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

Farm-raised tilapia, whole gutted-scaled or fillets — a mild, versatile everyday fish.

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Sizes
Whole 300/500, 500/800 g; fillets 3–5, 5–7 oz
Packing
10 kg bulk; 10 lb fillet cartons
Origin
Asia
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Catfish / BasaFreshwater

Catfish / Basa

Pangasius hypophthalmus

Boneless white-meat fillets, well-trimmed, for foodservice and value retail programs.

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Sizes
3–5, 5–7, 7–9 oz
Packing
8 × 2.5 lb; 10 kg bulk
Origin
Asia
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Sizes shown are the grades we run most often; other grades can be produced to order.

Seer fish whole
Seer fish, whole
Seer fish steaks
Seer fish steaks, IQF
Golden pomfret
Golden pomfret
Sardines
Sardines, whole round
Retail & bulk

Packed for the counter or the kitchen

Whole fish are individually wrapped (IWP) or vacuum packed (IVP) with a protective glaze, then packed in 10 kg master cartons. For retail we print pouches with bilingual product names, nutrition facts and barcodes — for example, ribbon fish portions in colour bags with a window, or 700 g seer fish steak packs.

  • No scratches on silver — our standard for pomfret and ribbon fish skin.
  • Cut to order — steaks, centre cuts and Bengali cuts for seer fish, rohu and tuna.
  • Nutrition facts ready for anchovy, pomfret, king fish, tilapia and more.

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