Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Eastern Fish Company, headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, is one of the largest and most respected seafood importers and marketers in North America. Founded in 1974, the company has developed an expansive global supply chain network and offers a wide portfolio of responsibly sourced seafood products. Eastern Fish serves retailers, foodservice operators, distributors, and wholesalers with high-quality, value-driven seafood brands.

Core Business and Offerings

Eastern Fish Company specializes in the import, marketing, and distribution of a diverse range of frozen and fresh seafood products. With multiple strategic sourcing partnerships and a rigorous quality control program, the company delivers consistent quality across a variety of species and formats.

Product Categories:

• Shrimp:

  • Peeled and Deveined (P&D)
  • Shell-on
  • Cooked Shrimp
  • Butterflied and Breaded Shrimp

• Scallops:

  • Wild-caught and farm-raised options
  • Fresh and Frozen Sea Scallops (U10, 10/20, 20/30)

• Crab:

  • Snow Crab, Blue Swimming Crab, Imitation Crab
  • Pasteurized Crab Meat

• Lobster:

  • Frozen Lobster Tails
  • Whole Cooked Lobster
  • Lobster Meat Packs

• Tilapia:

  • Fillets (IQF and Fresh)
  • Value-added and Breaded Options

• Squid:

  • Tubes and Tentacles
  • Rings and Value-Added Squid Products

The company’s vertically integrated sourcing and multiple brand offerings make it a reliable partner for private label and branded seafood programs.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Eastern Fish’s strength lies in its global procurement network, which enables year-round product availability from Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe. The company’s USP includes:

• End-to-end supply chain control and rigorous vendor qualification
• Private label and custom packaging services
• In-house product development and culinary support
• Certifications and traceability systems for compliance

Eastern Fish offers tailored solutions for high-volume retail programs and custom foodservice packs that meet the evolving needs of its diverse client base.

Financials and Market Reach

Eastern Fish Company is a privately held enterprise, but industry analysts and trade data indicate:

• Estimated Annual Revenue: Over USD $300 million
• Sourcing Countries: Over 20 countries including Vietnam, India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Ecuador, and Canada
• Customer Base: Major U.S. retailers, club stores, national foodservice distributors, and e-commerce platforms

Eastern Fish maintains direct relationships with global seafood producers and has long-term contracts with top-tier aquaculture and fishing operations.

Shipment and Export Data

According to data from ImportYeti and global shipping records:

• Eastern Fish facilitates more than 5,000 container imports annually
• Key U.S. ports include Port of Newark, Port of Los Angeles, and Port of Savannah
• Products are stored in coast-to-coast third-party cold storage facilities with distribution capabilities to all 50 U.S. states

The company adheres to cold chain integrity throughout its logistics operations to preserve product freshness and food safety.

Target Markets

Eastern Fish services a wide range of market segments including:

• Retail Chains and Supermarkets
• Club Stores and Mass Merchandisers
• National and Regional Foodservice Distributors
• Quick-Service and Casual Dining Restaurants
• Wholesale and Institutional Buyers

The company’s pricing structure, reliable fulfillment, and quality consistency make it a preferred vendor for large-scale buyers.

Capabilities and Infrastructure

• Global Procurement Team with staff in Asia and Latin America
• Domestic Sales and Logistics Hubs across the U.S.
• In-house Quality Control and Third-Party Audits at Source
• Custom Packaging and Labeling Services for private label clients
• Product Development Lab supporting value-added innovation

Eastern Fish's operational excellence ensures scalability and flexibility for a variety of business models.

Certifications and Compliance

Eastern Fish maintains comprehensive certification across all product lines and facilities:

• FDA Registered and Compliant
• USDC Grade A Standards
• BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certified Suppliers
• MSC and ASC Certified Products
• SQF and BRC Food Safety Programs
• Social and Ethical Audits (SMETA, BSCI, etc.)

These programs support food safety, sustainability, and social responsibility standards critical to global seafood sourcing.

Customer Testimonials

“Eastern Fish is one of our most consistent and collaborative partners. Their shrimp and scallop programs deliver top value and reliability.”
— Senior Category Manager, National Retail Chain

“Their packaging innovation and culinary R&D support have helped us launch several successful value-added seafood items.”
— VP of Procurement, Foodservice Distributor

Major Achievements

• Over 49 years in continuous operation
• Ranked among the Top 10 Seafood Importers in North America
• Proprietary brands including SAIL, Golden Harvest, and JustFish
• Long-term supply partnerships with certified aquaculture farms
• Recognized for sustainability initiatives in multiple global sourcing regions

Eastern Fish Company continues to lead the seafood industry through innovation, global reach, and a deep commitment to sustainability, safety, and customer satisfaction.