Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Bar Harbor Foods, headquartered in Whiting, Maine, is a premium U.S.-based food manufacturing company specializing in authentic New England-style seafood products. Proudly rooted in Maine’s longstanding maritime traditions, Bar Harbor Foods is recognized for producing shelf-stable, sustainably sourced, small-batch seafood items that deliver the taste and quality of homemade coastal cuisine.

Operating under the Bar Harbor® brand, the company has developed a reputation for its commitment to clean-label ingredients, traceable sourcing, and small-batch authenticity.

Core Business and Specialization

Bar Harbor Foods focuses on the production and distribution of canned and jarred seafood products, including soups, chowders, bisques, and ready-to-eat fish, all crafted in the spirit of classic Maine seafood recipes. The company is known for its commitment to traditional food values, sustainable fishing practices, and clean-label processing.

Key areas of specialization include:

• All-natural seafood chowders and bisques
• Sustainably harvested clams, herring, sardines, and salmon
• Value-added seafood products such as clam juice and lobster juice

The company’s manufacturing process uses small kettle batches and minimally processed ingredients to ensure freshness and flavor integrity.

Product and Service Offerings

Bar Harbor offers a robust portfolio of ready-to-eat and cooking enhancement products. All products are shelf-stable and cater to both retail and foodservice segments.

• Clams

  • Chopped Clams
  • Whole Baby Clams

• Chowders & Soups

  • New England Clam Chowder
  • Manhattan Clam Chowder
  • Lobster Corn Chowder
  • Corn Chowder
  • Clam Corn Chowder
  • Rhode Island Clam Chowder

• Sustainably Caught Fish

  • Skinless Boneless Sardines (in water, EVOO, mustard, lemon)
  • Wild Smoked Herring Fillets
  • Wild Kippered Herring
  • Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon

• Juices

  • Clam Juice
  • Lobster Juice

• Bisques

  • Lobster Bisque
  • Crab Bisque

All products are free from artificial preservatives, MSG, and trans fats, with many certified non-GMO.

Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Bar Harbor Foods stands out through:

• Clean-label commitment: Only natural ingredients, no artificial additives
• Small-batch production: Hand-crafted in kettles to ensure artisan quality
• Sustainably sourced seafood: Compliant with U.S. and international sustainability guidelines
• Authentic Maine recipes: Developed to reflect traditional coastal New England cuisine
• Shelf-stable convenience: Ideal for modern consumers seeking quick, healthy meals

Its products cater to growing demand for natural, traceable, and gourmet-quality seafood.

Financials and Market Reach

Although privately held, Bar Harbor Foods has grown into a nationally recognized brand stocked in major U.S. retailers. As of the most recent distribution insights:

• Presence in over 10,000 retail locations across the U.S.
• Distributed through Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Kroger, Safeway, Sprouts, and Amazon
• Retail product prices range from $2.99 to $6.99, placing the brand in the premium category
• International distribution expanding to Canada, Europe, and parts of Asia

The company also supports private label and co-packing arrangements with select partners in the specialty foods sector.

Shipment and Export Performance

Bar Harbor Foods ships through a nationwide distributor network, with capabilities for international shipments to specialty food importers and gourmet markets.

• Shelf-stable goods allow for cost-effective international exports
• Products are UPC and FDA compliant for U.S. and foreign markets
• No cold chain requirements, reducing shipping complexity

Export performance continues to grow in parallel with increasing global demand for clean-label U.S. foods.

Target Market

Bar Harbor Foods serves a diverse, health-conscious, and gourmet-seeking consumer base:

• Natural and organic grocery shoppers
• Gourmet food lovers seeking authentic regional U.S. cuisine
• Busy professionals looking for ready-to-eat, healthy meals
• Home cooks seeking premium ingredients like clam juice or bisque bases

Foodservice customers also include delis, cafes, and boutique caterers who value artisanal flavors and reliability.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

Bar Harbor Foods operates a production and packaging facility in Whiting, Maine, equipped with:

• Small-batch kettle cooking systems
• Canning, labeling, and safety-seal lines
• Quality control and food safety labs
• R&D for new product development

The company maintains rigorous sourcing protocols and traceability standards to ensure every product meets premium standards.

Certifications and Compliance

• Non-GMO Project Verified (select products)
• U.S. FDA Registered Facility
• Gluten-Free Certification (select items)
• Complies with MSC and other sustainability standards through verified partners

Bar Harbor maintains food safety and quality assurance programs aligned with HACCP and GMP protocols.

Customer Testimonials and Recognition

Bar Harbor Foods is consistently praised for taste, quality, and clean labeling:

“The most authentic clam chowder you can find outside New England—better than restaurant quality.”
— Verified Amazon Customer Review

“As a chef, I love their clam juice and bisques for adding deep seafood flavor to my dishes.”
— Executive Chef, Farm-to-Table Bistro

The brand has been featured in publications like Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and The New York Times.

Major Achievements

• National expansion from a local Maine operation to an award-winning gourmet brand
• Featured in Whole Foods’ premium supplier category
• Selected for international gourmet food expos, including Fancy Food Show and SIAL
• Continuous growth in e-commerce sales, particularly on Amazon and specialty online retailers

Bar Harbor Foods remains a beacon of New England culinary tradition, delivering clean, delicious, and sustainably crafted seafood products from Maine’s shores to tables around the world.