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Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts
16 Mar - 18 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Poke Kits: Ready-to-eat poke meal kits in various flavors

Fresh Tuna: Custom processed loins, cubes for poke, and steaks

Frozen Tuna: Frozen tuna products for various applications

Atlantic Salmon: Fresh and frozen Atlantic salmon products

Wild Salmon: Wild-caught salmon offerings

Exotic Fish: Selection of exotic fish species

Skin Pack: Seafood products in skin pack packaging

Sashimi Trays: Ready-to-eat sashimi assortments

Annasea Foods Group, operating as the parent company of Western United Fish Co., is a vertically integrated seafood importer, processor, and distributor based in Kent, Washington. The company is known for its expertise in premium tuna, salmon, and poke-ready products tailored to retail, wholesale, and foodservice clients across North America. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Annasea has become a trusted supplier of fresh and frozen seafood, with a strong emphasis on traceability, food safety, and culinary innovation.

Core Product Offerings

Annasea Foods Group delivers a comprehensive seafood portfolio, including:

  • Poke Kits: Fully prepped, ready-to-eat poke meal kits in multiple flavor varieties such as Hawaiian Classic, Spicy Ahi, and Wasabi Mayo, designed for retailers and foodservice operators.
  • Fresh Tuna: Sashimi-grade yellowfin and bigeye tuna, custom-cut into loins, steaks, or cubes for poke applications.
  • Frozen Tuna: IQF frozen tuna for distribution to national chains and poke bowl restaurants.
  • Atlantic Salmon: Sourced from sustainable farms in Canada and Norway, available as fresh or frozen fillets, portions, and value-added items.
  • Wild Salmon: Seasonal availability of Alaskan sockeye and king salmon, handled with care to maintain texture and nutritional quality.
  • Exotic Fish: Including kampachi, wahoo, and other tropical species curated for upscale restaurants and sushi concepts.
  • Skin Pack Products: Vacuum skin-packaged seafood, optimized for retail shelf-life and premium presentation.
  • Sashimi Trays: Ready-to-eat sashimi assortments for grab-and-go, meal kit, and high-end supermarket channels.

These products are distributed under the Annasea Foods brand and tailored for both traditional seafood distribution channels and modern retail innovations.

Processing Capabilities and Infrastructure

Annasea operates a SQF-certified processing and distribution center in Kent, WA, featuring:

  • High-capacity cutting and portioning lines for custom seafood cuts.
  • MAP and skin pack machinery for extended shelf life and premium retail presentation.
  • Cold chain management systems for temperature integrity from dock to delivery.
  • Full HACCP compliance and traceability systems to ensure food safety and regulatory alignment.

The facility supports both high-volume foodservice demand and low-MOQ private label production for retail programs.

Market Reach and Distribution Channels

Annasea Foods Group services a broad customer base, including:

  • National and regional grocery chains
  • Restaurant groups and sushi bars
  • Meal kit companies and food box services
  • Distributors and wholesalers across the U.S. and Canada

Key partners include mainstream retail banners as well as niche Asian and Hawaiian retailers, where poke products are in high demand.

The company has expanded its poke-ready and skin-packaged offerings into the grab-and-go segment, providing chilled, ready-to-eat options in deli sections and airport lounges.

Supply Chain and Sourcing

  • Global sourcing network includes fishing fleets and aquaculture partners in Hawaii, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Canada, and Norway.
  • Seafood is imported through West Coast ports with direct access to cold storage and inland logistics.
  • Annasea maintains complete control over its sourcing and processing to ensure high standards of sustainability, traceability, and quality.

Through long-term contracts and supplier vetting, Annasea guarantees consistent supply of sashimi-grade tuna and sustainably farmed salmon.

Certifications and Food Safety

Annasea Foods Group operates under rigorous food safety and compliance systems:

  • SQF Level 2 Certification for seafood processing
  • FDA-registered facility
  • HACCP-compliant processing and packaging
  • Regular third-party audits for food safety, sanitation, and environmental standards

The company’s traceability systems allow customers to track seafood from ocean to plate, meeting modern transparency and regulatory requirements.

Innovation and Product Development

Annasea leads in poke innovation, developing retail kits that:

  • Eliminate back-of-house labor
  • Feature clean label ingredients
  • Include pre-marinated and pre-cubed tuna in modified atmosphere trays

In response to market trends, the company is actively developing:

  • Plant-based seafood alternatives
  • Sous-vide cooked fish options
  • Fusion-flavored poke and sashimi items

These initiatives position Annasea at the forefront of culinary and retail seafood innovation.

Brand Recognition and Marketing

The Annasea Foods brand is synonymous with freshness, quality, and chef-grade seafood. Marketing highlights include:

  • Strong social media presence on Instagram and Facebook
  • Engagement in food expos and trade shows like Seafood Expo North America and Fancy Food Show
  • Partnerships with culinary influencers and seafood chefs to promote product versatility

With a focus on convenience, sustainability, and premium quality, Annasea continues to build its identity as a modern seafood brand.

Strategic Outlook

Annasea Foods Group is pursuing strategic growth through:

  • Expanded poke distribution in the U.S. Midwest and East Coast
  • Cold chain retail expansion via new distribution partnerships
  • Private label manufacturing for leading national brands

By combining global sourcing strength with in-house processing, culinary innovation, and retailer alignment, Annasea Foods Group (Western United Fish Co) stands as a leader in the evolution of fresh, ready-to-eat, and custom seafood solutions.