Camanchaca has introduced frozen sulfite- and additive-free Argentine red shrimp into the United States retail outlets, including Costco.
The U.S. division of the Santiago, Chile-based seafood company said it has launched the new product nationally under its Pier 33 Gourmet by Grand Krust label. The 1.5-pound bags contain raw peeled and deveined, tail-off shrimp in 10-30 count and 30-50 count sizes.. It is also available for foodservice and private label use in the peeled and deveined, tail-off format, the company said.
“Our team at Camanchaca Inc. is always looking for ways to innovate and meet consumer expectations” President Cesar Lago said. “The trend in our industry has been gearing towards wholesome, all-natural foods and we are proud to be the first in the market to develop a product that will give consumers what they are looking for.”
Camanchaca’s contracts with vessels fishing exclusively for the company, and conducts all processing at its own facilities, to control the quality of the shrimp from catch through production and ensure its shrimp are free of preservatives, chemicals, or additives and only frozen once, it said in a press release.
“At Camanchaca, we are committed to putting both our consumers and the communities we work in at the forefront of all we do. We are constantly challenging ourselves to provide the best, most delicious seafood in the market,” Camanchaca National Shrimp Sales Manager Jennifer Mata said. “We saw an opportunity to differentiate ourselves and to fill a void in the market with a unique item. With strict processes in place, we are proud to be first to market with such an amazing shrimp.”
Camanchaca’s Pier 33 Gourmet line is sold at more than 10,000 restaurants and retailers in the U.S. With the line, the company aims to provide premium-quality, easy-to-prepare, healthy seafood options to U.S. consumers. Its salmon and mussels used in the Pier 33 Gourmet line are Best Aquaculture Practices-certified and its langostino are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Photo courtesy of Camanchaca
