California Market Squid

Premium Calamari for Global Foodservice

Doryteuthis opalescens processed for whole round, tubes, and rings with rapid freezing to protect delicate texture.

Product Overview

Peak Season Processing with Traceability

Selective light boat/purse seine methods, cold chain controls, and glazing checks deliver consistent quality for demanding foodservice programs.

  • Formats: Whole round, cleaned tubes, rings.
  • Glazing: Targeted per specification with documented audits.
  • Traceability: Vessel, catch date, and storage path captured on each lot.
Frozen squid packaging
Formats

Options for Culinary Creativity

Whole Round

Flash-frozen whole squid ideal for processors and markets that prefer to manage cleaning in-house.

  • Consistent sizing and grading options.
  • Lot-coded with glazing targets.

Cleaned Tubes

Ready-to-use tubes for foodservice operations seeking labor savings.

  • Trimmed and cleaned for uniform presentation.
  • Packaged for minimal drip loss.

Rings

Calamari rings prepared for frying and sauté applications.

  • Consistent cut size for even cooking.
  • Glazing to protect delicate texture.
Specifications

Key Details & Seasonality

AttributeDetail
SeasonalityPeak landings in fall and winter; refer to seasonal calendar for updates.
PackagingConsumer and foodservice packs; export cartons with palletization.
CertificationsHACCP, SQF Level 2 alignment, documented traceability.
LogisticsDomestic refrigerated distribution and export containers with temperature monitoring.
Prepared calamari rings