Product Offerings
Products:
Wild-Caught Salmon: Fresh, Frozen, Fillets, Portions
Tuna: Fresh, Frozen, Fillets, Portions
Shrimp: Fresh, Frozen, Various Sizes
Circle Seafoods is a U.S.-based seafood company headquartered in Aberdeen, Washington, with a mission to build a transparent, sustainable, and high-quality seafood supply chain. Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between wild seafood harvesters and conscientious consumers, Circle Seafoods focuses on traceability, environmental responsibility, and community-driven practices.
Situated near the resource-rich waters of the Pacific Northwest, the company specializes in processing and distributing wild-caught seafood products, including salmon, tuna, and shrimp. Through a network of trusted fisheries and robust quality controls, Circle Seafoods offers seafood that is responsibly sourced, traceable, and delivered with freshness and integrity.
Product and Service Offerings
Circle Seafoods offers a diverse range of seafood products tailored to retail, wholesale, and foodservice clients:
- Wild-Caught Salmon:
- Species: Sockeye, Coho, King
- Formats: Fresh, Frozen, Fillets, Portions
- Tuna:
- Species: Albacore and Yellowfin
- Formats: Fresh, Frozen, Fillets, Steaks
- Shrimp:
- Sourced through ethical fisheries
- Formats: Fresh, Frozen, Deveined, Cooked, Tail-on
Products are packaged to meet specific customer needs and distribution requirements, including bulk foodservice cases, vacuum-sealed retail packs, and custom private label options.
Specialization and Core USP
Circle Seafoods sets itself apart in the competitive seafood industry through its commitment to:
- Sustainable Fishing Practices: Partnering only with MSC-certified fisheries and boats using selective gear to reduce bycatch.
- Supply Chain Transparency: Implementing full traceability systems, enabling customers to track seafood from ocean to plate.
- Direct Sourcing: Working directly with fishermen to cut out intermediaries, ensuring better pricing and fairer returns for producers.
- Regenerative Practices: Exploring initiatives that restore fish populations and marine ecosystems.
These core values support Circle Seafoods’ positioning as a trusted supplier to environmentally conscious buyers.
Financial Overview
Although privately owned and not publicly traded, Circle Seafoods has shown steady growth in the niche segment of sustainable seafood. Based on seafood industry insights and distributor relationships:
- Estimated Annual Revenue: Ranges between $8–12 million USD
- Primary Revenue Sources: U.S. domestic sales (~80%), with growing interest from export markets in Canada and Japan
- Distribution Partners: Includes natural foods chains, high-end grocers, and boutique seafood retailers
Their lean model and direct trade relationships have helped reduce procurement costs and improve profit margins.
International Shipments and Reach
Circle Seafoods has begun expanding its footprint into key international markets with high demand for traceable, sustainable seafood:
- Export Destinations:
- Canada
- Japan
- South Korea
- Germany
- Export Formats:
- Frozen vacuum-sealed fillets and portions
- Customized labeling for private label buyers
- Cold-chain logistics via reefer containers and air freight
Though relatively early in its global expansion, Circle Seafoods has laid the infrastructure to scale its export operations over the next 2–3 years.
Target Market
Circle Seafoods caters to a wide range of buyers who prioritize sustainability and quality:
- Natural and Organic Retail Chains
- Eco-Conscious Seafood Distributors
- Fine Dining Restaurants
- Meal Kit Providers and DTC Brands
- Exporters Specializing in Clean-Label Products
Its core customer base values certifications, transparency, and consistent quality, aligning with Circle’s traceability-first approach.
Capabilities
- Onsite Processing Facility in Aberdeen with advanced filleting, portioning, and freezing technology
- Quality Assurance Program for moisture content, color, freshness, and safety
- Integrated Traceability Platform for product origin, vessel data, and supply chain events
- Custom Packaging and Branding for retail and foodservice clients
These capabilities allow Circle Seafoods to be nimble in fulfilling diverse customer demands across both small and large-scale orders.
Certifications and Compliance
- MSC Certified (Marine Stewardship Council) for all wild seafood
- FDA and USDA Approved Facility
- HACCP-Compliant Processing Systems
- NOAA Fisheries Partnership for Data Collection
- Participating Member of FishWise and the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST)
Circle Seafoods' commitment to compliance ensures its products meet the rigorous standards of the most demanding markets.
Customer Testimonials
Though formal testimonials are not widely published, retail and distributor partners have reported:
“Circle Seafoods is our go-to for wild-caught salmon. Their traceability and freshness are unmatched in the category.” – Sustainable Foods Buyer, Pacific Coast Grocery Chain
“Knowing where my seafood comes from—and knowing the fishermen get paid fairly—is why we keep working with Circle.” – Restaurant Chef, Seattle, WA
Major Achievements
- Built a fully traceable supply chain integrated with blockchain-based systems
- Processed over 1 million lbs of wild-caught salmon in the last 12 months
- Received sustainability partnership recognition from FishWise in 2023
- Developed co-branded product lines for regional retailers
- Piloted a regenerative fisheries program in partnership with local fishing cooperatives in Alaska
With an eye on the future of responsible seafood, Circle Seafoods is rapidly emerging as a model for sustainable supply chains, ethical sourcing, and product integrity in the American seafood industry. Their hands-on approach, coupled with innovation and transparency, positions them as a reliable partner in the evolving global seafood landscape.