What does the word "fresh" mean to you, specifically when discussing seafood products?  To most of us, "fresh" means that the fish was just recently caught and is no older than a few hours or a few days.

This simply is not the case anymore in most parts of the country.  For example, boats fishing off the New England coastline have a ten-day trip limit, meaning that their fish can be as old as ten days before it is even off-loaded at the wharf.  After that, it takes a few days to process and then distribute. Is that fresh?

Then there is "re-freshed," "chilled," "previously frozen" and "freshened" fish.  These terms refer to fish that has been caught and frozen, only to be thawed-out and processed at a later time, often with chemicals added.  While this certainly is not, this fish is often mistakenly perceived as "fresh."

Frozen fish is usually frozen the same day as it is caught, sometimes (as is the case with the Manaberg fleet) just moments after being brought on board the vessel.  There are many reasons why good-quality frozen fish is better than "fresh" fish:

• Freshness:
  Freezing preserves the delicate characteristics that make Iceland Harvest and Manaberg Packed at Sea fish delicious.
• Nutrition:
  Freezing locks-in the nutrients without the use of chemical preservatives.
• Labeling:
  Our Iceland Harvest and Crabmeat Classics packaging is labeled for retail sale and tells the consumer exactly what is in the package and the nutritional breakdown.
• Consistent Quality:
  Our Manaberg Packed at Sea, Iceland Harvest, Crabmeat Classics and Lighthouse Seafood Accents are made using only the highest quality fish and seafood available.  Only the best products are used, ensuring a consistent level of quality day-in and day-out.
• Taste:
  Our fish and seafood products taste great because they are caught and frozen at the peak of quality.
• Convenience:
  Our Manaberg Packed at Sea, Iceland Harvest, Crabmeat Classics and Lighthouse Seafood Accents require no trimming or additional labor.  Many of our products are packaged in such a way that you can grab the exact amount you wish to use.
• No Waste:
  There's no reason to worry about net weights with Arctic Fisheries' products.  Due to the nature of fresh fish distribution, there is often a considerable amount of water left in a box of fresh fish - that is waste that you just don't have with Arctic Fisheries' frozen fish and seafood products.
• Availability:
  Freezing is such a good natural preservative that it ensures year-round availability of fish - even in a land-locked area.
• Value:
  Our Manaberg Packed at Sea, Iceland Harvest, Crabmeat Classics and Lighthouse Seafood Accents offer the ideal value - frozen and locked-in.  The perfect combination of quality and consistent pricing.

Try any of our products today and find out for yourself why frozen is better!