Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Leardini Pescados Ltda, headquartered in Navegantes, Santa Catarina, Brazil, is a premier seafood processor and exporter with over 30 years of industry experience. Renowned for its quality, diversity, and vertical integration, Leardini is one of Brazil’s most recognized names in frozen seafood. The company sources from both wild-caught and aquaculture fisheries and has established a strong global footprint, exporting to markets across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.

Core Business

Leardini Pescados specializes in the processing, freezing, and international distribution of a wide array of seafood products. The company operates an EU-approved processing facility with advanced freezing technology, ensuring consistent quality, food safety, and traceability throughout the production chain.

Its operations span:

• Raw Material Procurement
• On-site Processing and Filleting
• Individual Quick Freezing (IQF)
• Private Label and Custom Packaging
• Export Logistics and Compliance

Leardini’s integrated systems ensure strict quality control at every step—from dockside to delivery.

Product and Service Offerings

Leardini Pescados provides a comprehensive product catalog across multiple seafood categories:

• Frozen Fish:

  • Kingclip (Genypterus spp.)
  • Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)
  • Mackerel (Scomber japonicus)
  • Hake (Merluccius hubbsi)
  • Salmon (Salmo salar)
  • Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

• Frozen Molluscs:

  • Squid (Loligo spp.)
  • Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
  • Mussels (Mytilus spp.)

• Frozen Crustaceans:

  • Shrimp (various species)

• Value-Added Products:

  • Surimi-based items
  • Breaded and pre-cooked seafood
  • Mixed seafood packs for foodservice and retail

These products are tailored to meet diverse market demands from bulk industrial buyers to branded supermarket chains.

Specialization and Core USP

Leardini’s strategic location in one of Brazil’s busiest fishing ports provides proximity to premium-quality raw materials. Combined with its in-house processing and freezing capabilities, Leardini’s core strengths include:

• Integrated vertical operations
• EU, FDA, and HACCP certified processing
• Real-time traceability systems
• Customization in packaging and cuts
• Capacity to handle large-volume, consistent supply

Its commitment to quality and compliance makes it a preferred supplier for international clients requiring stability, safety, and flexibility.

Financials

While Leardini does not publicly disclose its revenue, industry analysts estimate annual revenues between USD $20–30 million, based on export volumes and factory capacity. The company has demonstrated consistent year-on-year growth, driven by expansion in high-demand markets such as Europe and Asia.

Shipment Data

According to global trade platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza:

• Over 200 international export shipments annually
• Key destinations include Spain, Italy, the United States, South Korea, and Japan
• Average shipment value per container ranges from USD $60,000 to $120,000
• Leardini has maintained export relationships with leading seafood importers and distributors in more than 25 countries

Its frozen seafood products are shipped primarily via reefer containers from the Port of Itajaí and Port of Navegantes.

Target Market

Leardini Pescados serves a wide array of international buyers:

• Retail Chains – Supermarkets and hypermarkets under private label agreements
• Foodservice – Hotels, restaurants, and institutional caterers
• Distributors and Importers – Regional seafood wholesalers
• Processing Industries – Buyers seeking semi-processed or bulk IQF materials

Its market strategy is tailored to regional consumption patterns and regulatory requirements, positioning Leardini as a flexible and dependable partner.

Capabilities

• Over 7,000 square meters of processing infrastructure
• Daily production capacity of 30+ tons
• On-site cold storage for 2,500+ tons
• Highly automated IQF and block freezing lines
• Export and documentation team experienced in multi-market compliance

Certifications and Compliance Records

Leardini ensures top-tier food safety and export compliance through:

• SIF Certification (Brazilian Federal Inspection Service)
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• European Union approval for seafood exports
• US FDA registered
• Compliant with BRC and other retailer-specific quality systems (when required)

These credentials allow Leardini to access some of the world’s most stringent seafood markets.

Customer Testimonials

“Leardini has been a reliable supplier of frozen fish and shrimp for over a decade. Their attention to quality and customer service sets them apart.”
— Seafood Importer, Barcelona, Spain

“The variety and consistency of their product lines give us a strong advantage in our retail offerings.”
— Category Manager, Supermarket Chain, South Korea

Major Achievements

• Recognized as a top seafood exporter from Southern Brazil
• Operational since the early 1990s, demonstrating long-term industry resilience
• Featured in Seafood Expo Global and APAS Show Brazil
• Maintains multi-year contracts with leading food distributors in Europe and Asia
• Introduced value-added seafood lines to support retail growth across Latin America

With a foundation built on integrity, innovation, and international compliance, Leardini Pescados Ltda continues to scale its footprint as a trusted source of high-quality Brazilian seafood across the world.