Squid and calamari for commercial buyers
Squid/Calamari · Loliginidae / Ommastrephidae (various species)
Squid is sold cleaned as tubes and tentacles, rings or whole, and graded by tube size. Loligo squid is prized for tender, white flesh; Illex and giant squid supply larger sizes and processed formats.
Typical presentations: tubes and tentacles; rings; whole cleaned; breaded or non-breaded; IQF or block.
How to request it
Describe the squid or calamari format your business buys, including tubes, tentacles, rings, or a combination. Add size and cleaning requirements. For breaded product inquiries, include your coating specification and request ingredient information.
Details to discuss
- Species
- Tubes, tentacles or rings
- Size
- Cleaning
- Breaded or unbreaded
- Ingredient requirements
- Packing
- Glaze and net weight
Order specifications
- Tubes & Tentacles / Rings
- Packaging
- SizeSize grade is quoted with the tolerance accepted.
- Breaded / Non-breaded
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.