Osetra is a prized caviar variety that is harvested from the Russian osetra sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii). Osetra is native to the Caspian Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov, including their river basins. Since it is a critically endangered species, it is rarely found or caught wild, and caviar is mostly harvested from farmed varieties.
Kaluga is a caviar variety harvested from the eponymous river sturgeon, officially named Huso dauricus, which is native to the Amur River basin. Due to overfishing, kaluga is a critically endangered species, and the fish used for harvesting caviar is now mostly farm-raised.
Almas, which translates as diamond, is the most expensive caviar in the world. It is harvested from an albino beluga sturgeon (Huso huso), which should be between sixty and one hundred years old, and which is only found in the southern Caspian Sea—presumably because the area is less polluted.
China has become known as a leading exporter of caviar, but one of the country’s largest producers is shifting to pursue domestic sales.
Sichuan Run Zhao Fisheries Co., which also operates by the English name Frosista, is targeting its “Hei Po” brand at the Chinese domestic market, stressing the Siberian sourcing of its sturgeon and the “Iranian craftsmen” overseeing its caviar-creation process. It is now selling 30-gram jars for CNY 299 (USD 42.90, EUR 38.45), and is making a marketing push timed to coincide with Chinese New Year later this month.
Operating out of the Ya’an region of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, Runzhao recently launched the “Baerii Private Collection Caviar” category, which it’s marketing to Chinese consumers. Telesales staff supplementing the company’s online presence on Tmall.com and JD.com advise buyers to pair the caviar with chardonnay.
This upscale, fast-casual eatery was praised for its large salads, warmed sandwiches and sweet chili-glazed brussel sprouts. The 6,100-square-foot market also served as a retail space, selling prepared and packaged food, wine and beer, and gourmet grocery options.
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