Oysters for commercial sourcing inquiries
Oysters · Ostreidae (various species)
Oysters for foodservice are sold live by the dozen or frozen on the half shell for ease of service, graded by size and origin.
Typical presentations: live in shell; frozen half shell; oyster meat.
How to request it
Tell us the oyster species, condition, and presentation you need. Specify shell-on, half-shell, or meat requirements and your preferred size basis. Include handling and documentation questions relevant to your intended purchase.
Details to discuss
- Species
- Product condition
- Shell-on, half shell or meat
- Size basis
- Processing requirements
- Packing
- Origin
- Supporting records
Order specifications
- Species
- Packaging
- SizeSize grade is quoted with the tolerance accepted.
- Shelled / Half shelled / Meat
Details to discuss
Species and origin
Confirm the exact species, country of origin, and wild-caught or farm-raised status for the product offered.
Presentation and size
Specify the cut or product format, size range or count, and any required tolerances.
Packing
Share the unit weight, case weight, and packaging format your business uses.
Freezing and packaging
IQF means individually quick frozen. IVP means individually vacuum packed. Specify your freezing and packaging requirements separately.
Processing and treatments
State any restrictions on additives or treatments. Request the ingredient and processing information relevant to the offer.
Glaze and weight
For glazed products, confirm the glaze level and how net product weight is stated.
Documentation
Identify any traceability, certification, or other supporting information you need to review.
Request this product to your specification
Tell us the presentation, size, approximate volume, and destination. Include an existing specification sheet if you have one.
Availability, specifications, pricing, and delivery terms are confirmed in the individual offer.