Ad’Hélie Oysters

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Quick Facts Origin: Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, Normandy, France Cultivation Method: Farmed in bags and cages, regularly turned for even growth Flavor Profile: Crunchy texture, delicate iodized notes Growth Period: Several years in the sea Awards: Recognized at…

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Admiral Oysters

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Admiral oysters for their exceptional quality and unique flavor. Cultivated in select coastal regions, these oysters thrive in waters that bestow a distinct taste and texture, a hallmark of their…

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Akkeshi Kaki Oysters

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Quick Facts Farmed in Lake Akkeshi and Akkeshi Bay on the east coast of Hokkaido, Japan.​ Species: Pacific oyster, also known as Japanese oyster, Crassostrea gigas.​ Branded examples include Kakiemon and…

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Amelia River Oysters

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Quick Facts Seasonality: Available year-round, with peak quality in winter months. Species: Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica). Cultivation Method: Farmed using suspended cage systems for optimal growth and protection. Location: Cultivated…

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Apalachee Bay Oysters

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Quick Facts Location: Harvested in Apalachee Bay, Florida. Species: Eastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica). Cultivation: Wild-caught and farmed using sustainable methods. Flavor Profile: Sweet and briny with a delicate mineral finish.…

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Apalachicola Oysters

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Quick Facts Species: Eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica). Cultivation Method: Wild-caught using traditional tonging methods. Harvest Location: Apalachicola Bay, Florida, USA. Flavor Profile: Rich, briny, with a buttery finish. Seasonality: Peak…

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Aphrodite Oysters

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Quick Facts Origin: Cultivated in the Lower Weskeag River, South Thomaston, Maine by woman-owned Aphrodite Oyster farm. Growth Period: Takes 3-4 years to reach market size due to the cold,…

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