Read below to learn a little bit about some of the lobstermen who work the water sourcing our North Atlantic Lobster.
Phillips is proud to source our MSC-Certified lobster from dedicated lobstermen and women who devote their lives to the catch every season.
Captain John W. MacDonald is a seasoned lobsterman with over 40 years of experience, having started his career in 1962. Lobstering runs deep in Captain John’s family: his father and grandfather were also lobstermen, and his family has worked the waters since the 1800s. His boat, the Hazel W., is named after the wife of the boat’s previous owner, from whom he purchased the boat in 1993.
Captain John is passionate about his work and relishes a great day of catching lobster. His daily routine begins every morning at 4:30am and involves dropping over 300 lobster traps with the help of his two-man crew. Despite the frigid cold early in the season, Captain John remains dedicated to his craft.
Captain John’s wife handles all the computer work and licensing, as Captain John says he is too stubborn to do it himself.
Stay tuned for an interview with Captain John!
Meet Captain James “Jake” Champion, a lobsterman from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Captain Jake catches lobster aboard his boat, North Shore Surfer. His son Cory is also a lobsterman.
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Meet Captain Cory Champion, a lobsterman from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Captain Cory catches lobster aboard his boat, Air ‘N’ Sea. His father Jake is also a lobsterman.
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Hand-picked from fresh, wild-caught, sustainably sourced North Atlantic lobsters that have been fully pasteurized to ensure premium quality and safety.
Our premium lobster meat, consisting of claw and knuckle meat, has a sweet, delicate flavor and firm texture. Perfect for a variety of dishes, including lobster rolls, lobster bisque, lobster dips and lobster mac & cheese.
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