NFC-2026-0421
snow crab
seafood
Hauled from the cold, clean waters of Bonavista Bay at first light and processed within 48 hours to lock in peak sweetness.
Fresh
Freshness score 78/100
Freshness window
Best by
Aug 2, 2026
in 5 days
Use by
Aug 6, 2026
in 9 days
Estimated from the catch/processing date and species-specific shelf life at proper cold-chain temperature.
1
Days since harvest
1
Days since processing
How to read this score
The score starts at 100 the day of the catch and eases down naturally as time passes. A score in the top band means it's still prime.
75–100 · Prime quality
At its absolute best
40–74 · Still fresh
Great to eat — enjoy soon
0–39 · Past prime
Best window has passed
Lot details
Species
snow crab
Product
snow crab
Harvest area
Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland
FAO area
FAO 21 · NAFO 3L
Catch date
2026-07-26
Landing date
2026-07-26
Vessel
FV North Star
Captain
Capt. Liam Walsh
Processor
Newfoundland Fish Co. Plant — Bonavista
Processing date
2026-07-26
Packaging date
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Seafood journey
Ocean
Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland
Vessel
FV North Star
Processing
Newfoundland Fish Co. Plant — Bonavista
You
Ocean to plate
Lot NFC-2026-0421
Catch origin
The journey
2 km from the catch to the plant.
“The North Star has worked Bonavista Bay for three generations of the Walsh family. Pots are hauled by hand at first light and undersized crab are returned alive to the water.”
— Capt. Liam Walsh · FV North Star

