Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Seafood
Products:
Live Lobster: Fresh North Atlantic Lobsters
Seafood: Oysters, Scallops, Mussels, Tuna, King Crab, Shrimp
The Lobster Trap Co., Inc., headquartered in Bourne, Massachusetts, is a premier wholesale seafood distributor specializing in live North Atlantic lobster and a wide selection of premium shellfish and finfish. Since its founding in 1972, the company has built a robust reputation for quality, consistency, and customer service across the U.S. seafood supply chain.
Core Business and Offerings
The Lobster Trap operates as a vertically integrated seafood distributor, managing the sourcing, holding, packaging, and logistics of live and fresh seafood products. Key offerings include:
- Live Lobster: Sustainably sourced from the cold, clean waters of the North Atlantic, available in a variety of grades and sizes year-round.
- Shellfish:
- Oysters (East Coast and West Coast varieties)
- Sea scallops
- PEI and Maine mussels
- Finfish and Other Seafood:
- Yellowfin tuna
- King crab
- Shrimp (wild-caught and farmed)
The company also offers value-added services such as private labeling, custom packaging, and next-day nationwide delivery.
Supply Chain and Infrastructure
With over 50 years of experience, The Lobster Trap has developed one of the most efficient lobster and seafood distribution networks in the United States. Their infrastructure includes:
- A state-of-the-art live lobster holding facility in Bourne, MA capable of holding over 100,000 lbs of live lobster at a time
- Satellite facilities in Maine, Rhode Island, and Nova Scotia to ensure consistent supply
- Partnerships with over 100 lobster fishermen across the Northeast
- Advanced cold chain logistics and temperature-controlled transportation fleet
These assets enable the company to maintain product freshness and deliver on tight timelines to distributors, retailers, and foodservice customers.
Industry Reach and Client Base
The Lobster Trap services a wide range of B2B customers including:
- Seafood distributors and wholesalers
- Restaurant groups and fine dining establishments
- Retailers and grocery chains
- Specialty seafood markets
The company supplies seafood to 48 U.S. states, with growing export shipments to Asia and Europe, particularly in markets demanding traceable, high-quality live lobster and shellfish.
Target Markets
- Foodservice & Hospitality: High-volume seafood consumers across the East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast
- Retail Chains: Supplying bulk orders with customized packaging for major retailers
- Export Markets: Live lobster and shellfish to Asia (China, South Korea) and Europe (France, Spain)
Certifications and Sustainability
The Lobster Trap places strong emphasis on sustainable sourcing and is compliant with:
- Maine and Canadian DFO Lobster Fishery Regulations
- HACCP protocols for seafood handling
- Participation in Seafood Watch and Ocean Wise partnerships promoting sustainable fishing
- Traceability programs that track product origin back to the harvester or source
The company ensures all its lobster and seafood products come from legally compliant, environmentally responsible fisheries.
Achievements
- Over 50 years in operation, making it one of the oldest family-owned lobster distributors in New England
- Built relationships with some of the largest restaurant and seafood chains in the U.S.
- Handles over 5 million pounds of live lobster annually
- Recognized by industry peers for excellence in service and reliability during high-demand seasons like holidays and summer months
- Developed in-house online ordering system and inventory tracking for wholesale clients
Customer Testimonials
“The Lobster Trap is our go-to source for live lobster year-round. Their consistency and ability to deliver on time is unmatched.”
— Seafood Buyer, Regional Distributor (New York)
“Our restaurant has relied on The Lobster Trap for over a decade. The quality of their shellfish is second to none.”
— Executive Chef, Boston, MA
The Lobster Trap Co., Inc. combines tradition, technology, and sustainability to meet the evolving needs of seafood buyers nationwide. With its deep-rooted relationships, operational excellence, and focus on premium quality, the company remains a cornerstone of the North Atlantic seafood distribution network.