Reinhardtius hippoglossoides – Known under the names Greenland halibut, black halibut and mock halibut. It is found basically at depths of between 200 and 2000 metres. In arctic and temperate waters; northern hemisphere. For this specie caught in the north west Atlantic, we use the name Greenland halibut. It spawns in the northern parts of the continental shelf, from the Vesterålen Archipelago up to the island of Bjørnøya.
The fishing for Greenland halibut mainly takes place along the edge of the continental shelf as far north as the Island of Prince Karls Forland. Commercial fishing is however strictly regulated in an attempt to increase the Norwegian stock.
Other catch areas are the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and in Greenland waters. Greenland halibut is an oily fish and is mostly sold to be smoked and sliced. It can be fried, steamed or boiled and is used in a variety of dishes.
The content of fat and also omega-3 fatty acids varies according to season and diet , but is always plenty. It is also a great source of vitamin D.
H&G
Frozen at sea all year round and landfrozen in the coastal season
– Jap. Cut, collarbone off (most common)
– N-cut, collarbone on
Tail on or tail off
Sizes: – 0,5 kg, – 1 kg, 0,5-1 kg, 1-2 kg, 2-3 kg, 3 kg +, 5 kg +
Other size grading can be arranged according to buyers request
Packing: Frozen at Sea: Frozen in vertical blocks, and packed in superbags (standard) or in cartons with inner polybags. Random weight blocks: 1/2 blocks approx. 20-25. In some occasions we can also offer 3×6 kg fixed weight for the – 2 kg.
Landfrozen: Packed in cartons of 1×20 kg fixed weight
Catching method: Longline, trawl, gilnet.
Whole round
This can be supplied upon request when agreed with vessels prior to catching. It is not in the normal product range for the vessels.
Heads
From Jap-cut or N-cut Greenland halibut.
Size: – 300 g, – 400 g, 300-500 g , 400 g +, 500 g +, Mix (ungraded)Packing: Frozen at Sea: Frozen in vertical blocks, and packed in superbags (standard) or in cartons with inner polybags. Random weight blocks: 1/2 blocks approx. 20-25
Packing: Frozen at Sea: Frozen in vertical blocks, and packed in superbags (standard) or in cartons with inner polybags. Random weight blocks: 1/2 blocks approx. 20-25
Landfrozen: Packed in cartons of 1×20 kg fixed weight
Tails
Mix size (ungraded)
Same packing as heads