Live Lobster Prices Up Sharply in February as Winter Weather Halts Fishing in Canada and Maine
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by Michael Ramsingh - February 25, 2015
New England live lobster prices are climbing this month with supplies short as ice has hampered Maine and Canadian fishing efforts in February.
Yesterday, live lobster boat prices reached $8 per pound traders told Urner Barry. These higher dock prices were reflected in yesterday's wholesale market, which climbed $1.00 per pound from last week's price for live half-pound Selects in New England. Since the start of the month Live Lobster prices are up nearly 30 percent. These are high historical prices for February...
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