Product Offerings
Products:
Seafood: Shrimp, Lobster Tails, Swai Fillets, Tilapia Fillets, Snow Crabs, Mussels
Meat: Beef, Pork, Lamb
Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc. is a leading vertically integrated importer, exporter, manufacturer, and distributor of seafood and meat products headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Founded in 1950, the company has grown into one of the most diversified protein suppliers in North America, serving customers across retail, foodservice, wholesale, and institutional markets. With over seven decades of experience, Beaver Street Fisheries (BSF) operates under a mission of quality, sustainability, and service excellence.
Core Business and Offerings
Beaver Street Fisheries manages an extensive product portfolio that spans both the seafood and meat sectors. Their core offerings include:
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Seafood:
- Shrimp
- Lobster Tails
- Swai Fillets
- Tilapia Fillets
- Snow Crab
- Mussels
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Meat:
- Beef
- Pork
- Lamb
These products are marketed under several proprietary brands and private label programs tailored to various market segments.
Brands
Beaver Street Fisheries is known for its popular and widely distributed seafood brands, including:
- Sea Best – Premium retail-focused seafood line offering over 150 SKUs
- Island Queen – Value-priced frozen seafood selections
- Island Prince – Institutional and foodservice-focused brand
- HF's Outstanding – A premium line of high-quality meat products
The diversity of brands enables the company to serve a broad range of price points and customer preferences.
Specialization and Unique Strengths
Beaver Street Fisheries has established a strong competitive advantage through:
- Vertically Integrated Supply Chain: From global sourcing and processing to warehousing and distribution
- Global Procurement Network: Partnerships with seafood farms and processors in Asia, South America, and North America
- Large-Scale Cold Storage Facility: Over 500,000 sq. ft. of temperature-controlled space at its Jacksonville headquarters
- In-House Quality Assurance Team: On-site testing, inspection, and certification for compliance and safety
These capabilities ensure consistent product availability, tight quality control, and operational scalability.
Financials and Market Reach
Although Beaver Street Fisheries is privately held and does not release financials publicly, industry analysts and business databases estimate:
- Annual revenue in excess of $500 million
- Distributes to over 10,000 retail and foodservice locations across the United States
- Operates through national distribution partnerships with major wholesalers, grocers, and foodservice providers
BSF is recognized among the top U.S. seafood importers, particularly in frozen shrimp and white fish categories.
Target Markets
Beaver Street Fisheries serves a broad and diversified customer base, including:
- Retail Chains: Supermarkets, club stores, and grocery banners
- Foodservice Distributors: National and regional foodservice providers
- Institutional Clients: School systems, healthcare providers, and government contracts
- Export Markets: Select distribution to Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America
The company’s product line meets both value and premium market segments, allowing for a wide reach across multiple distribution channels.
Capabilities
BSF’s operational infrastructure is built for high-volume processing, storage, and fulfillment:
- Full-service USDA and FDA-approved manufacturing facility
- Advanced cold chain logistics and automated inventory systems
- Private label program development, including packaging design and compliance support
- Comprehensive traceability from point of origin to point of sale
Their fulfillment system is optimized for both palletized LTL and full-truckload distribution models, ensuring efficiency for national scale operations.
Certifications and Compliance
Beaver Street Fisheries complies with industry-leading standards, including:
- HACCP-certified processing and packaging operations
- FDA and USDA facility certifications
- Sustainable Sourcing Commitments under the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), and Global Seafood Sustainability Initiative (GSSI)
- Strict adherence to U.S. Customs and FDA seafood import regulations
These practices ensure product safety, environmental stewardship, and alignment with customer ESG requirements.
Customer Testimonials
BSF's success is evidenced by long-term relationships with national grocery retailers, restaurant chains, and institutional partners. Though individual testimonials are not published publicly, the Sea Best brand maintains a strong online reputation with positive consumer reviews related to quality, convenience, and consistency.
Major Achievements
- Over 70 years of uninterrupted operations in the protein supply industry
- Developer of one of the largest private cold storage facilities in the Southeastern U.S.
- Recognized by SeafoodSource and Undercurrent News as a top seafood supplier in the U.S.
- Consistent investment in sustainable seafood programs and renewable sourcing models
- Pioneered private label seafood packaging for large U.S. retailers and foodservice customers
Beaver Street Fisheries, Inc. continues to lead the industry with its unwavering commitment to innovation, quality, and customer service—solidifying its role as a cornerstone in the American protein distribution landscape.