Scallops · 2026-2027 season
Frozen whole king scallops from Normandy
Pecten maximus caught in the English Channel, bought at auction during the season, then frozen whole, piece by piece. Available from 1 pallet.
Specification
Frozen whole scallops: product specification
Normandy is the leading French region for king scallop fishing.
| Species | Pecten maximus |
|---|---|
| Origin | Caught in Normandy, France |
| Fish auctions | Granville · Port-en-Bessin · Cherbourg |
| Catch area | English Channel · North-East Atlantic (FAO 27) |
| Form | Whole, in the shell |
| Freezing | IQF, piece by piece |
| Sizes | Ungraded · 6/8 pieces/kg · 5/7 pieces/kg · large (over 13 cm) |
| Packaging | 15 kg bag or carton · your own branded packaging |
| Fishing season | October to May |
| Storage | −18 °C |
| Minimum order | 1 pallet |
Secure your year-end volumes
In December prices rise and volumes run short. Frozen product lets you book ahead with no risk of waste.
Request a quoteSizes
Four sizes to choose from
Size is given in pieces per kilo: the lower the number, the larger the scallop.
| Size | What it means | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | Scallops not sorted by size | Processing, shucking |
| 6/8 pieces/kg | 6 to 8 scallops per kilo | Fishmongers, wholesalers |
| 5/7 pieces/kg | 5 to 7 scallops per kilo | Fishmongers, caterers |
| Large | Shells over 13 cm | Serving in the shell, festive season |
Why our scallops
Normandy origin, with the flexibility of frozen
Bought at auction
We buy during the season at the fish auctions of Granville, Port-en-Bessin and Cherbourg. Every lot is traced back to the auction.
A regulated fishery
Fishing is open from October to May and closed for the rest of the year. Frozen product lets you sell all year round.
Whole, in the shell
Frozen piece by piece in an IFS-certified partner cold store, then checked before packing.
Frequently asked questions
Before you order
When are scallops available?
Fishing is open from October to May. Frozen product remains available beyond that, depending on our stock.
Which sizes do you offer?
Ungraded, 6/8 pieces/kg, 5/7 pieces/kg and large (shells over 13 cm).
How are they packed?
In 15 kg bags or cartons, or in custom packaging under your brand.
What is the minimum quantity?
One pallet. We also deliver part loads and full truck loads.
Do you sell scallop meat?
For now we offer frozen whole scallops in the shell. For another form, write to us.
See also
Our other products and services
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