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Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts
16 Mar - 18 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

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Grobest Seafood Global, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based seafood importer and distributor specializing in sustainably sourced, high-quality frozen and fresh seafood products for the North American market. Headquartered in La Verne, California, the company is part of the broader Grobest Group, a vertically integrated aquaculture and seafood conglomerate operating across Asia and North America. Grobest Seafood Global delivers premium seafood solutions to retail chains, foodservice providers, and wholesale distributors, combining global sourcing expertise with rigorous quality standards and customer-centric logistics.

Core Business

Grobest Seafood Global’s core business involves the sourcing, importing, processing, and distribution of frozen and fresh seafood products with a strong emphasis on sustainability, traceability, and food safety. Leveraging Grobest Group's vertically integrated aquaculture and feed operations, the U.S. division offers consistent supply, competitive pricing, and tailored seafood solutions across multiple categories.

Product and Service Offerings

Grobest Seafood Global offers a robust portfolio of high-demand seafood items that cater to both commodity and premium segments:

  • Shrimp

    • Sourced from certified farms and wild fisheries
    • Varieties: Vannamei, Black Tiger
    • Formats: Head-on, shell-on, peeled, cooked
  • Tuna

    • Wild-caught Yellowfin and Albacore
    • Offered as loins, steaks, and saku blocks
    • HACCP and dolphin-safe certified
  • Sablefish (Black Cod)

    • Wild-caught in the North Pacific
    • High-fat content and Omega-3-rich profile
    • Available filleted and portioned
  • Salmon

    • Atlantic and Pacific varieties
    • Sourced from Chile, Norway, and Alaska
    • Available in fillet, steak, and smoked formats
  • Tilapia

    • Farm-raised in Asia under BAP-certified operations
    • Whole, fillet, and IQF options
  • Swai / Pangasius

    • Economical whitefish alternative
    • Skinless boneless fillets and value-added formats

Products are supplied in retail-ready packs, foodservice bulk formats, and custom private label configurations.

Specialization and USP

Grobest Seafood Global stands out in the U.S. seafood market for its:

  • Vertical Integration: Through the Grobest Group, the company controls the full value chain from aquaculture feed to harvest to export, ensuring reliability and consistency.
  • Sustainability Commitment: BAP, ASC, and MSC certifications across key species
  • Food Safety and Compliance: Strict adherence to FDA, USDA, and global seafood import/export protocols
  • Global Sourcing Network: Sourcing hubs in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Ecuador
  • Custom Solutions: Product development support for foodservice and retail clients, including portion sizing, packaging, and flavor profile adaptation

These unique advantages position Grobest as a dependable, large-scale supplier for high-volume buyers.

Financial Insights

While Grobest Seafood Global Inc. is a subsidiary of a privately held international group, industry estimates suggest:

  • Estimated Annual Revenue (U.S. Division): $50M–$75M
  • Parent Group Revenue (Grobest Group): Over $1 billion (including feed, aquaculture, and seafood businesses)
  • Sales Distribution: 40% retail, 35% foodservice, 25% wholesale
  • Top Performing Categories: Shrimp and Tuna represent over 60% of total U.S. sales

The company’s financial strength is supported by long-term contracts with national chains and wholesale foodservice groups.

Shipment and Export Records

Grobest Seafood Global is a major importer of frozen seafood, with weekly containerized shipments arriving through U.S. West Coast and Gulf ports:

  • Primary Ports of Entry: Los Angeles, Houston, Seattle
  • Average Monthly Import Volume: 60–80 containers
  • Origin Countries: Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Ecuador, Taiwan
  • Top SKUs Imported: Peeled deveined shrimp, tuna loins, tilapia fillets, swai portions

The company also manages just-in-time logistics for perishable items and cold chain solutions across major U.S. distribution zones.

Target Markets

Grobest Seafood Global caters to multiple verticals in the U.S. seafood ecosystem:

  • Retail Chains: National and regional supermarkets, club stores, and ethnic grocers
  • Foodservice: Restaurant chains, contract caterers, hotel and hospitality providers
  • Wholesale and Distribution: Broadline distributors and cash-and-carry seafood wholesalers
  • Private Label Clients: Offering full packaging and compliance support for seafood brand partners

Grobest’s reliable supply chain and customizable packaging allow it to serve both price-sensitive and premium quality segments.

Capabilities

  • In-house QA and compliance teams for U.S. regulatory alignment
  • Custom-cutting and portioning in BRC-certified facilities overseas
  • Multilingual export documentation and regulatory support
  • Private label design, packaging, and regulatory label review
  • Cold storage partnerships in California, Texas, and New Jersey

Grobest’s ability to adapt to different market requirements has been key to its success in the competitive U.S. seafood sector.

Certifications and Compliance

Grobest Seafood Global maintains full compliance with leading food safety and sustainability frameworks:

  • BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices)
  • ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
  • MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
  • FDA and USDA Import Compliance
  • HACCP-Certified Processing Facilities
  • NOAA SIMP (Seafood Import Monitoring Program) Participation

These certifications ensure that Grobest products meet both consumer expectations and global import standards.

Customer Testimonials

Grobest’s clientele includes nationally recognized foodservice and retail buyers:

“Grobest’s consistency and traceability make them one of our most reliable protein suppliers. Their shrimp quality and pack accuracy are top-tier.”
— Senior Buyer, U.S. Retail Chain

“They’ve helped us develop multiple private label seafood SKUs with full compliance support and reliable lead times.”
— Director of Procurement, National Foodservice Distributor

Major Achievements

  • Distributed seafood to over 3,000 retail and foodservice locations across North America
  • Maintains sourcing partnerships in 8 countries for year-round supply
  • Part of the Grobest Group, one of Asia’s largest aquafeed and aquaculture enterprises
  • Recognized for introducing value-added shrimp products tailored for the U.S. retail and hospitality sector
  • Sustained year-over-year growth in shrimp and tilapia categories, outperforming category benchmarks

Grobest Seafood Global Inc. continues to scale its impact in the U.S. seafood industry by blending global sourcing strength with food safety, sustainability, and customer-first flexibility.