Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Downeast Dayboat is a premium seafood distributor and direct-to-consumer retailer based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, specializing in ultra-fresh scallops and shellfish harvested from the cold, pristine waters of coastal Maine. Founded by seafood advocate and supply chain reformer Togue Brawn, the company is on a mission to redefine the standard for scallop quality in the U.S. market by delivering seafood that is fresher, sweeter, and more transparent in origin than conventional offerings.

Company Overview

Downeast Dayboat was created to close the gap between Maine’s world-class scallop fisheries and the American consumer. While most U.S. scallops are treated with preservatives and may spend weeks in the supply chain, Downeast Dayboat ensures its scallops are:

• Dry-packed, never soaked in STP or other chemicals

• Harvested and shipped within 24-48 hours

• Caught by small dayboats, operating within 3 miles of Maine’s rugged coastline

• Headquarters: Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States

• Founder: Togue Brawn

• Phone: +1 207-838-1490

• Email: info@downeastdayboat.com

• Website: https://downeastdayboat.com

• Social Media:

  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube

Product Offerings

Downeast Dayboat offers a focused, high-integrity product lineup designed for discerning chefs, home cooks, and seafood lovers across the U.S.

• Fresh Maine Dayboat Scallops

  • Hand-harvested by independent fishermen using sustainable methods
  • Shipped overnight within 24-48 hours of harvest
  • Dry (no chemical additives), firm texture, with intense sweetness
  • Seasonal availability (typically December through April)

• Frozen Maine Dayboat Scallops

  • Flash-frozen at peak freshness
  • Offers off-season access to the same premium quality
  • Vacuum-sealed in chef- and consumer-friendly portions

• Maine Crabmeat

  • Hand-picked and sourced from local Maine harvesters
  • Delicate flavor with no artificial preservatives
  • Seasonal and subject to availability

All products are packed with full harvest traceability, including harvester name, harvest date, and vessel information.

Unique Selling Proposition

Downeast Dayboat sets itself apart in the seafood industry through:

• Traceability and transparency: Full origin details for every order
• Chemical-free seafood: No sodium tripolyphosphate or water-logging
• Fast shipping: From dock to doorstep in under 48 hours
• Sustainably harvested: Supporting Maine’s small-boat fishing fleet
• Direct-to-consumer model: Empowering customers to bypass long seafood supply chains

These differentiators allow the company to deliver scallops that are fresher than most Americans have ever tasted, comparable only to those eaten directly on the docks.

Sustainability and Impact

Downeast Dayboat supports sustainable fishing practices by:

• Partnering exclusively with Maine’s small dayboat fleet
• Advocating for better management of Maine’s inshore scallop fishery
• Educating consumers about the importance of dry, untreated scallops
• Promoting female entrepreneurship and supply chain innovation within the seafood sector

Founder Togue Brawn, a former fisheries manager for the Maine Department of Marine Resources, is a nationally recognized voice in sustainable seafood policy and consumer education.

Customer Base

Downeast Dayboat serves:

• High-end chefs and restaurants seeking top-tier ingredients
• Gourmet consumers ordering online through the company’s e-commerce platform
• Seafood retailers and specialty markets that value transparency and local sourcing

Their client base includes both direct-to-consumer subscribers and wholesale buyers throughout the United States.

Capabilities

• Custom packaging for retail and wholesale
• E-commerce platform with nationwide shipping
• Next-day and two-day delivery options
• Harvest-to-order fulfillment
• Educational content and seafood advocacy

Strategic Positioning

Downeast Dayboat occupies a unique niche in the U.S. seafood market, offering ultra-premium, traceable, chemical-free scallops that set a new standard for quality. By shortening the supply chain and spotlighting the fishermen behind the catch, the company appeals to:

• Ethical consumers
• Culinary professionals
• Health-conscious seafood eaters

Industry Recognition

• Featured in national media outlets including NPR, The Boston Globe, and Civil Eats
• Named among America’s most innovative seafood retailers for its radical transparency and freshness model
• Recognized as a female-led disruptor in an industry dominated by industrial-scale seafood corporations

Downeast Dayboat continues to transform how Americans access and enjoy scallops by restoring freshness, trust, and flavor to the seafood experience—one dayboat at a time.