Lobster
Western Rock Lobster (WRL)
The WRL season runs from the 15th November through to the 30th June annually. Lobsters are left to breed for the rest of the year safeguarding the future of their industry. Lobsters are caught wild by using lobster pots. No chemicals are use dint he processing of lobsters which are processed to stringent standards to meet EU, FDA and HACCP requirements and in accordance to Australia’s AQIS requirements.
Western rock lobster is exported as live, whole frozen cooked and raw, and raw frozen tails.
Frozen Whole Raw Lobsters:
Frozen whole raw lobster are placed in an ice slurry and then blast frozen to minus 32 degrees Celsius. This ensures that this Sashimi grade lobster retains its full flavour and texture for customers to enjoy.
Product Specifications :
Grade |
Weight (Grams) |
Counts per |
A |
460 and under |
22+ 27 |
B |
461 - 570 |
18 – 21 |
C |
571 - 690 |
15 – 17 |
D |
691 – 800 |
13 – 14 |
E |
801 – 910 |
11 – 12 |
F |
911 – 1140 |
9 – 10 |
G |
1141 and over |
8 and under |
Frozen Whole Boiled Lobster
Frozen whole boiled lobsters are produced to perfection in temperature controlled cookers and then blast frozen. This ensures that the flavour and the texture of the lobsters are retained until they are served to customers throughout the world.
Product Specifications :
Grade |
Weight (Grams) |
Counts per Carton10kg |
A |
460 and under |
22 + 27 |
B |
461 - 570 |
18 – 21 |
C |
571 - 690 |
15 – 17 |
D |
691 – 800 |
13 – 14 |
E |
801 – 910 |
11 – 12 |
F |
911 – 1140 |
9 – 10 |
G |
1141 and over |
8 and under |
Frozen Lobster Tails
Lobster tails are produced from premium WRL’s and then blast frozen in snap freezers to ensure that the texture and flavour is retained for customers worldwide to enjoy.
Product Specifications :
Grade |
Weight |
Weight |
Counts per Carton 4.54kg (10lb) |
Counts per Carton 11.34kg (25lb) |
A |
140 - 180 |
5 / 6 |
25 – 32 |
64 – 81 |
RB |
181 - 210 |
6 / 7 |
22 – 24 |
55 – 63 |
B |
211 - 240 |
7 / 8 |
19 – 21 |
48 – 54 |
C |
241 - 280 |
8 / 10 |
16 – 18 |
41 – 47 |
D |
281 - 360 |
10 / 13 |
13 – 15 |
32 – 40 |
E |
361 - 480 |
13 / 17 |
10 – 12 |
24 – 31 |
F |
481 - 600 |
17 / 21 |
7 – 9 |
19 – 23 |
G |
601+ |
21+ |
6 and under |
18 and under |
Live Lobster
Live lobsters are stored are held in seawater tanks and are efficiently managed to ensure that the lobsters remain close to their natural environment until they are shipped to customers around the world.
Product Specifications
Grade |
Weight (Grams) |
Counts per Carton 8kg |
Counts per Carton 9kg |
A |
490 and under |
17 and over |
20 and over |
B |
491 – 610 |
14 – 16 |
16 – 19 |
C |
611 - 740 |
12 - 13 |
13 – 15 |
D |
741 - 850 |
10 - 11 |
11 – 12 |
E |
851 – 970 |
8 - 9 |
10 – 11 |
F |
971 – 1220 |
7 - 8 |
8 – 9 |
G |
1221 - 1800 |
5 - 7 |
6 – 8 |
H |
1801 + |
4 and under |
5 and under |