Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Seafood, Frozen Food, Caviar, Sustainable Seafood
Products:
Frozen Salmon, Hake, Pollock, Sablefish, Caviar, Herring, Sardines, Flounder
Product Gallery:
Aqualine Seafoods Ltd, headquartered in Delta, British Columbia, Canada, is a well-established seafood producer, processor, and distributor specializing in wild-caught fish from the cold, pristine waters of the North Pacific. With decades of experience and a strong foundation in sustainable fisheries, Aqualine Seafoods is a key supplier of high-quality frozen and fresh seafood to global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Core Business and Offerings
Aqualine Seafoods operates across the entire value chain — from direct vessel procurement to cold storage and international distribution. Their extensive product portfolio includes:
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Groundfish:
- H&T Hake
- H&T Arrowtooth Flounder
- H&G Pollock
- Whole Round Redfish
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Premium Whitefish:
- Wild Sablefish (Blackcod)
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Wild Salmon:
- Sockeye
- Pink
- Chum
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Small Pelagics:
- Sardines
- Herring
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Value-Added Products:
- Roe & Caviar
- Fresh and Frozen Fillets
- Custom-processed retail and wholesale seafood packs
Their offerings support retail, foodservice, and wholesale buyers with packaging formats ranging from bulk frozen to portion-controlled consumer packs.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
Aqualine Seafoods is distinguished by its deep expertise in Pacific Northwest wild fisheries and its commitment to traceability and sustainability. Key strengths include:
- Direct Procurement from Vessels: Ensures freshness, quality control, and competitive pricing.
- Wild-Caught Sustainability Model: Partners only with fisheries certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or compliant with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) regulations.
- Custom Processing Solutions: Ability to tailor cuts, sizes, packaging, and glazing to buyer specifications.
The company serves as a reliable bridge between fishing fleets and international buyers, offering consistent volume and product availability throughout the year.
Financial and Operational Insights
While privately held and not disclosing revenue publicly, industry intelligence and customs data suggest that Aqualine Seafoods is a mid-sized exporter with strong annual throughput:
- Estimated Annual Export Volume: 8,000 to 10,000 metric tons
- Key Markets: United States, Japan, South Korea, China, Germany
- Cold Storage Capacity: 1,500+ pallet spaces at their Delta, BC facility
- Strategic Procurement: Works with a fleet of over 25 vessels across the Pacific Coast
According to Canadian export data, Aqualine consistently ranks among British Columbia’s top independent seafood exporters.
Shipment and Export Records
Aqualine’s logistics and export infrastructure is built for speed and compliance:
- Export Ports: Port of Vancouver and Prince Rupert
- Distribution: Via reefer containers (20ft/40ft) and air freight for premium cuts
- Documentation: Provides full traceability, catch certificates, and export documentation for all shipments
Their efficient cold chain and export-ready product formats make them an ideal partner for international seafood buyers.
Target Market
Aqualine Seafoods serves a wide array of B2B customers across:
- Seafood Wholesalers
- Foodservice Distributors
- Premium Retailers
- Sushi and Sashimi Importers
- Industrial Processors
They are particularly strong in markets that value traceability, wild origin, and sustainability credentials.
Capabilities
Aqualine’s operations are designed to meet high-volume demands with flexibility and precision:
- Custom Cut & Pack Operations: Fillet, portion, and IQF options
- On-site Quality Control Team: Ensures compliance with HACCP and CFIA standards
- MSC Chain of Custody: Fully certified traceability system from catch to customer
- Multilingual Sales and Export Documentation Team: Supporting global buyers
This vertically integrated model ensures consistency in product quality and on-time delivery.
Certifications and Compliance
Aqualine Seafoods maintains full regulatory and third-party certifications for seafood safety, sustainability, and quality:
- Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certified Products
- CFIA Registered Processing Facility
- HACCP and FDA Compliant
- Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships and Memberships
- BRC and EU Export Registered (select product lines)
Their sourcing policies align with Canada’s Wild Fisheries Sustainability framework.
Customer Testimonials
- “Aqualine has become one of our most trusted partners for wild-caught salmon and blackcod. Their product consistency and transparency are unmatched.” – U.S. Premium Seafood Distributor
- “Their attention to traceability and sustainable sourcing has helped us expand in high-end markets where certification is key.” – Importer, Germany
Major Achievements
- Over 30 years of continuous operation in British Columbia’s seafood industry
- Key supplier of MSC-certified wild Pacific salmon and groundfish to major buyers across Asia and Europe
- Developed export programs with customized solutions for sushi-grade and sashimi-ready products
- Pioneered vessel-direct procurement systems for faster turnaround and improved freshness
Aqualine Seafoods Ltd continues to play a vital role in connecting responsible Canadian fisheries with global seafood markets, delivering quality, sustainability, and integrity in every shipment.