Product Offerings
Products:
Fresh Seafood: Salmon, Halibut, Swordfish, Tuna, Scallops, Groundfish, Shellfish, Headfish, Lobster
Frozen Seafood: Scallops, Shellfish, Lobster, Octopus, Shrimp, Crab, Squid, Rose Snapper
Founded in 1887, John Nagle Co. is one of the oldest and most respected seafood distributors in the United States, with its headquarters based in Boston, Massachusetts. The company has remained family-owned for over 130 years and is currently led by Vincent Nagle, continuing its legacy of delivering premium quality seafood with a focus on sustainability, traceability, and customer satisfaction.
Core Business
John Nagle Co. operates as a full-service seafood wholesaler and distributor, supplying an extensive selection of fresh and frozen seafood to restaurants, grocery chains, wholesalers, and foodservice providers throughout the Northeastern United States. The company operates out of a state-of-the-art 40,000-square-foot processing facility located on the Boston Fish Pier — the oldest working fish pier in the country.
Product and Service Offerings
The company’s diverse product catalog includes:
- Fresh Seafood: Salmon, halibut, swordfish, tuna, scallops, cod, haddock, flounder, monkfish, lobster, and shellfish.
- Frozen Seafood: Octopus, shrimp, crab, lobster tails, squid, rose snapper, and frozen shellfish.
- Custom Services:
- Filleting
- Skinning
- Pin boning
- Custom packaging and labeling
John Nagle Co. is known for its rapid cold chain logistics and rigorous quality standards, which ensure seafood reaches customers with optimal freshness and food safety.
Specialization and Core USP
John Nagle Co. distinguishes itself through:
- Direct Sourcing Relationships: Long-standing partnerships with domestic and international fisheries ensure consistent access to premium stock.
- Sustainability Commitment: The company sources responsibly harvested seafood, adhering to NOAA and MSC standards where applicable.
- Advanced Traceability Systems: Lot-coded traceability and digital tracking from dock to destination.
- Flexible Processing Capabilities: On-site processing allows custom cuts and specifications within short turnaround times.
Financials
While John Nagle Co. does not publicly disclose detailed financials, it is estimated through industry analysis and supply chain data that the company processes and distributes over 15 million pounds of seafood annually, serving clients across 14 U.S. states. The company's revenues are conservatively estimated to exceed $50 million USD per year, based on its volume and operational scale, according to seafood market analytics reports.
Shipment Records
According to shipment tracking and export-import data from platforms like ImportYeti and Panjiva:
- John Nagle Co. has averaged 80-100 international and domestic shipments per month over the past 12 months.
- Key import partners include processors from Canada, Norway, and South America.
- Most commonly imported products include frozen shrimp, snapper, and squid.
Target Market
The company serves a broad spectrum of clients, including:
- Regional and national restaurant chains
- Independent restaurants
- Supermarkets and specialty grocers
- Institutional foodservice providers (e.g., hospitals, schools)
- Other seafood wholesalers and distributors
Capabilities
- Daily seafood sourcing and processing
- Real-time order management systems
- Fleet of refrigerated delivery trucks for regional distribution
- HAACP-compliant facility with full-time quality control staff
- SQF-certified food safety protocols
Certifications and Compliance
- HAACP Certified
- FDA Registered
- Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) Compliant
- Sustainable sourcing adherence under NOAA guidelines
- In alignment with Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) where applicable
Customer Testimonials
“John Nagle Co. has been a trusted partner in our seafood program for over a decade. Their quality, reliability, and traceability set them apart in the industry.”
— Executive Chef, Regional Restaurant Group, Boston
“Their ability to customize cuts and deliver consistent freshness has made them invaluable to our supply chain.”
— Seafood Category Manager, Northeast Grocery Chain
Major Achievements
- Over 135 years in continuous operation — a rare feat in the American seafood industry
- Modernized facility expansion in 2018 to increase processing capacity and improve cold storage infrastructure
- Recognized in SeafoodSource and National Fisherman Magazine for its sustainability leadership
- Named as one of the Top 50 Seafood Distributors in the U.S. by industry analysts
John Nagle Co. continues to evolve with market demands while staying true to its heritage of integrity, quality, and commitment to the sea-to-table journey.