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Maine Rope-Grown Mussels

We are now sourcing rope-grown blue mussels (Mytilus edulis) through relatively small fisheries located in mid-coast Maine.    The Gulf of Maine is one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet, and it provides the mid-water cultured mussels with a ceaseless supply of phytoplankton and other life giving nutrients.  Our Maine rope-grown mussels are exceptionally high yielding, and possess a terrifically pleasant level of brininess that you very well may not have experienced in a blue mussel before.  Additionally, our Maine rope-grown mussels are all grown out and harvested in a completely environmentally sustainable manner, further increasing the value of the mussels.  As much as I hate to pre-qualify anyone…The reality of the situation is that the Maine rope-grown mussels are a premium grade item, and could certainly be viewed as a “boutique” item.  What I’m driving at here is that more likely than not, customers who are driven by cost alone won’t fully appreciate everything our Maine rope-grown mussels have to offer.  However, those who understand that high quality product more often than not has a matching price tag should seriously consider incorporating theMaine rope-grown mussels into their list of offerings.  You know whom I’m talking about here.  Right now, the Maine rope-grown mussels are being put up in 10-pound units, and 50 pounds is the standard pack.  We will break these if necessary.  A word to the wise…Pre-orders on the Maine rope-grown mussels are required, as harvest occurs in very limited production runs, and is done on a per-order basis. 

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