Whitefish · Wild-caught
Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
A small, soft-fleshed member of the cod family traded mainly as fillets. Buyers ask for it as a low-cost whitefish for processing and food service.
Typical formats:Headed and gutted (H&G) · Fillets · Fresh (chilled) · Frozen
Catch and area
Caught in the North Sea and along the southern Norwegian coast, mainly by trawl and Danish seine.
Season
- Jan: in season
- Feb: in season
- Mar: in season
- Apr: in season
- May: in season
- Jun: in season
- Jul: in season
- Aug: in season
- Sep: in season
- Oct: in season
- Nov: in season
- Dec: in season
Available all year
Formats and condition
Fresh or frozen H&G and fillets.
Typical uses
Processing and food service; fillets for retail in some markets.
Typical specifications – confirmed per quotation
| Specification | Typical |
|---|---|
| Category | Whitefish |
| Origin | Wild-caught |
| Formats | Headed and gutted (H&G) · Fillets · Fresh (chilled) · Frozen |
| Season | All year |
These are typical trade formats and seasons, not a promise of availability. Exact specifications, grades, volumes and terms are confirmed in each quotation.
Availability, specifications, grades, packaging and delivery are confirmed in each quotation. Nothing on this page is a promise of stock or lead time.
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