East River Shellfish Inc

East River Shellfish Inc Providing Fresh, high quality mussels for over 30 years.

10/11/2026

BUOY, OH BOUY!

PEI Mussels are farmed on longlines, with mussel-filled socks suspended in the water.

As the mussels grow and the socks get heavier, farmers add more and more buoys to the lines to keep them suspended in the water and off the bottom.

• This provides better access to food as mussels are filter feeders
• Results in cleaner growing conditions and away from things like sediment and mud
• Helps prevent mussel socks from becoming buried, tangled or damaged at the bottom
• Better allows farmers to access the mussels throughout the 18-24 month growing cycle

Harvest-ready long lines can contain upwards of 2 tonnes of mussels each! As we said, "Oh, buoy" indeed!

09/21/2026

MUSSELS 101

Want to know more about how PEI Mussels are grown? Or how they go from our Island waters to your plate? We've got you covered!

Just visit >> https://peimussel.com/mussels-101

Of course, we hope that as you're learning more about PEI Mussels, you start craving PEI Mussels... and then go eat PEI Mussels! Felt it was important to be clear about that. ;)

09/20/2026

HOW TO STORE COOKED PEI MUSSELS

If you don't finish your serving of PEI Mussels (it happens!), here are the steps on how to store them:

1) Let the cooked mussels cool completely.
2) Remove all the cooked mussel meat from the shells. Toss the shells.
3) Place in a freezer-friendly container and completely submerge all the mussels in their broth.
4) Seal up in an airtight container and chill away!

If storing in the fridge, cooked mussels can be stored for 3 to 4 days. For the best taste and texture, we highly recommend eating them within 1 to 2 days.

Storing in the freezer? Visit our How To webpage for details >

https://peimussel.com/how-to-store/

09/18/2026

LEAN & LOW!

Did you know that PEI Mussels are naturally:

• Low in calories – 129 calories per serving
• Low in fat – 3.4 g
• Low in saturated fat – < 1 g
• Low in carbohydrates – 5.5 g

Of course, all these nutritional facts exclude the other ingredients you’re cooking with – plus the odd glass of w**e if so inclined – but when compared to other proteins, there's a lot of tasty good stuff packed into those small shells!

09/01/2026

20 to 24 individual PEI Mussels = 1 pound.

1 lb of mussels = 1 typical serving.

1 serving = 18 grams of protein.

Most of our fave recipes call for 2 lbs of mussels.

Just counting the mussels alone, these recipes have 36 grams of protein!

Now that's some tasty math!

08/30/2026

HOW TO STORE MUSSELS

Picked up mussels but won't be cooking them at home right away?

Or you couldn't finish what you did cook up?

Not a problem as we have all the easy tips for storing PEI Mussels at home here >> https://peimussel.com/how-to-store/

As for adding PEI Mussels to your grocery list... well, that should be a given. :)

08/22/2026

THE STEAM KNOWS!

PEI Mussels typically take 7 minutes to cook once you crank your element to high, and remember there's no peeking during this time, as it will let all the heat/steam out.

But if you happen to lose track of the time, a trick is to watch the steam! When it starts coming out from under the lid, simply count to 15, and once you hit 15 seconds, the mussels will be done. Next, remove from the heat and let rest for a minute with the lid still on. Then... enjoy!

Cooking mussels at home is ridiculously easy, as you really only need to be able to make steam! ;)

08/08/2026

And enjoy – it’s that easy! Be sure to dip each mussel in the broth or melted butter, and use that crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.

07/26/2026

MUSSELS 101 - LONGLINES

PEI Mussels grow in mussel socks that are hand tied onto thick lines attached to anchored or moored buoy rope; this is called the longline system.

The longline system keeps the socked mussels suspended in our nutrient-rich waters – mussels never touch the ocean floor, preventing grit and sediment accumulation.

Mussel farmers continually head out to monitor growth, keep the mussels protected, and add increased flotations to the longline system to keep the socks suspended above the bottom as they increase in size and weight.

For more mussel info, check out > https://peimussel.com/mussels-101

07/12/2026

'MUSSEL UP' YOUR PROTEIN

There are 18 grams of protein per serving of PEI Mussels. That’s the good, natural protein loaded with important amino acids.

To see how mussels stack up as a healthy meal option, visit >> https://peimussel.com/protein-nutrition

And a bonus – PEI Mussels are ridiculously delicious too!

Yeah, we're flexing right now. ;)

Address

10 Macdonald Road
Charlottetown, PE
C1B1P9

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

9026290484

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