Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Bowers Homegrown Seafood is a vertically integrated aquaculture company based in Palacios, Texas, specializing in sustainably farmed premium fish and shrimp. With over 30 years of experience, Bowers Homegrown has become a leading name in domestic aquaculture, recognized for its commitment to responsible farming practices, water quality management, and product traceability.

Company Overview

Located on the Texas Gulf Coast, Bowers Homegrown Seafood operates extensive inland pond systems and hatcheries, enabling complete control over the life cycle of its fish and shrimp species. The company supplies a consistent, high-quality harvest year-round and has built a reputation for product integrity, sustainability, and farm-to-table transparency.

Bowers Homegrown is a family-run operation that has expanded into multiple branded product lines, supplying seafood wholesalers, retailers, chefs, and foodservice operators throughout the United States.

Core Business

The company’s core business centers on:

• Aquaculture farming of fish and shrimp
• On-site processing and packaging
• Wholesale and direct-to-market distribution
• Brand development and private labeling

All seafood is farm-raised using proprietary methods that focus on water recirculation, biosecurity, and feed optimization, ensuring product quality and environmental stewardship.

Product & Service Offerings

Hybrid Striped Bass – Silver Streak™

• Crossbreed of white bass and striped bass
• Firm, white flesh ideal for grilling and pan-searing
• Available in whole, fillet, and portion formats
• Popular in fine dining and regional restaurants

Red Drum – Copper Shoals™

• Also known as Redfish or Channel Bass
• Mild, sweet flavor with moist texture
• Sourced from controlled ponds to ensure year-round supply
• Offered in fillets, whole fish, and skin-on/skinless options

Hybrid Channel Catfish

• Responsibly farmed in Texas aquaculture ponds
• High-fat content and flaky texture
• Sold fresh or frozen, filleted or whole

Pacific White Shrimp

• Litopenaeus vannamei species
• Farm-raised in low-density pond systems
• Processed in various sizes for retail and foodservice
• Offered in shell-on, peeled & deveined, tail-on/off formats

Each product is available in customized pack sizes with strict cold chain management to preserve freshness and quality.

Specialization & Core USP

Bowers Homegrown Seafood’s core strengths include:

• Complete vertical integration – from hatchery to harvest to processing
• Traceable, domestic supply – U.S.-farmed products with origin verification
• Environmental sustainability – low water usage, recirculation systems, and minimal impact farming
• Antibiotic- and hormone-free practices
• Species specialization in hybrid bass and red drum, rarely offered at scale by competitors

Their emphasis on flavor, consistency, and chef-focused product lines gives them a unique position in the premium aquaculture space.

Financial Performance

Although privately held and without disclosed financials, Bowers Homegrown Seafood operates with robust production capacity:

• Estimated annual production exceeding 2 million lbs across all species
• Revenue estimates ranging from $10–15 million
• Significant growth driven by increased demand for domestic, traceable, sustainable seafood
• Strategic relationships with foodservice distributors and specialty grocers

Shipment & Distribution

Bowers Homegrown distributes both regionally and nationally:

• Shipments made via refrigerated trucks and air freight
• Distribution partnerships across Texas, Southeast U.S., Midwest, and Northeast
• Products available through foodservice distributors, regional retail, and DTC channels

Their location near the Gulf Coast provides favorable logistics for both outbound seafood and inbound feed and equipment supplies.

Target Market

The company targets:

• Chefs and high-end restaurants seeking consistent, flavorful seafood
• Wholesale distributors serving institutional and regional clients
• Specialty retailers and farmers markets
• E-commerce and subscription seafood boxes

Its branding strategy focuses on connecting with buyers who value sustainability, traceability, and American aquaculture.

Capabilities

Bowers Homegrown’s operational capabilities include:

• Hatchery and juvenile rearing systems
• Over 400 acres of aquaculture ponds
• On-site harvest and processing facility
• Vacuum packing, freezing, and labeling systems
• Strict HACCP protocols and temperature monitoring
• Custom processing for portioning, skin-on/skinless, and packaging

Their facility is fully equipped to support year-round production with quality assurance at each stage.

Certifications & Compliance

Bowers Homegrown Seafood complies with:

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) regulations
• FDA and USDA food safety standards
• State of Texas aquaculture and environmental permitting
• Voluntary adherence to Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) principles

The company’s closed-loop and low-density farming minimizes disease risk and maximizes environmental control.

Customer Testimonials

“The quality of the hybrid striped bass from Bowers is unmatched—firm texture, clean flavor, and always fresh.”
— Executive Chef, Austin, TX

“It’s great to have a reliable, sustainable seafood source that’s grown right here in the U.S.”
— Regional Distributor, Southeast U.S.

Major Achievements

• Creator of Silver Streak™ and Copper Shoals™, two recognized brands in the domestic seafood market
• Among the first aquaculture farms in Texas to scale hybrid striped bass production
• Featured in SeafoodSource, Edible Houston, and Texas Monthly
• Partnered with regional chefs to promote farm-raised fish as a premium product
• Expanded distribution footprint to over 20 U.S. states with consistent weekly shipments

Bowers Homegrown Seafood continues to innovate within U.S. aquaculture, offering a transparent, sustainable, and flavorful alternative to imported seafood, while supporting local economies and responsible food systems.