A new month means new opportunities to bring seasonal favorites and customer-pleasing proteins to your menu. This September, we've selected four standout items that offer exceptional quality, versatility, and value, whether you're planning seafood specials, elevated comfort food dishes, or signature center-of-the-plate features
Item Code: RL2000 1 lb. Cup | Maryland, USA
Nothing says Maryland seafood quite like fresh Maryland Lump Crabmeat. Packed in convenient 1 lb. cups and harvested locally, this premium crabmeat delivers the sweet flavor, and delicate texture customers expect. Perfect for crab cakes, stuffed seafood entrees, seafood pastas, dips, and elevated sandwiches, it's an easy way to showcase authentic regional seafood on your menu.
Item Code: CAT305 Skin-Off Fillets | 5 lb. Case | Chesapeake Bay, MD/VA
SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PRICING: $5.80/lb.
Wild Chesapeake Bay Blue Catfish continues to gain popularity among chefs looking for a mild, flaky white fish with a sustainability story customers love. These versatile fillets perform beautifully grilled, blackened, fried, or featured in tacos, sandwiches, and seafood bowls. Choosing Blue Catfish also helps support efforts to restore balance within the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, making it a menu item guests can feel good about ordering.
Canada/Maine
Item Codes:
LOB143 (1 lb.)
LOB144 (1.25 lb.)
LOB145 (1.5 lb.)
LOB147 (2-3 lb.)
SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PRICING: LOB143 (1 lb.) ONLY $8.99/lb.
Whether you're featuring classic lobster rolls, lobster mac & cheese, surf-and-turf specials, or traditional steamed lobster dinners, live lobster creates an elevated dining experience that guests are willing to seek out. September's special pricing on 1 lb. lobsters makes it easier than ever to run a lobster promotion, feature a limited-time special, or bring a touch of luxury to your menu.
Item Code: WSC212 Alaska/Washington, USA
SPECIAL SEPTEMBER PRICING: $14.95/lb.
Wild Coho Salmon offers a beautiful deep color, clean flavor, and firm texture that performs exceptionally well across a variety of preparations. Roast it, grill it, cedar-plank it, or feature it in grain bowls and seasonal salads. As diners continue to seek out wild-caught seafood options, Coho Salmon delivers both the quality and story that help create memorable menu offerings.
As we transition into fall, now is the perfect time to refresh your offerings with seafood features that stand out. Consider promoting a Maryland Crab Cake special, a sustainable Blue Catfish sandwich, a Wild Coho salmon entrée, or a Lobster Night event. Limited-time menu features create urgency, generate guest excitement, and can encourage repeat visits throughout the month.
Ready to take advantage of our September Features? Contact your JJ McDonnell Account Manager to learn more and reserve your supply while featured pricing is available.
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