Lotus Seafood Inc. is a leading seafood importer, processor, and distributor based in Oceanside, California, specializing in premium-quality frozen seafood and value-added food products for retail, foodservice, and industrial clients across North America. With a focus on quality assurance, sustainability, and global sourcing, Lotus Seafood has built a strong reputation for its reliable supply chain and wide-ranging seafood portfolio.
Core Business and Product Offerings
Lotus Seafood’s diverse product lineup includes a broad range of wild-caught and farm-raised seafood items, as well as frozen vegetables, fruits, and convenience foods. Key product categories include:
- Frozen Fish and Fillets:
- Mahi Mahi
- Swordfish
- Cod (Pacific and Atlantic varieties)
- Tuna and Albacore
- Cephalopods and Specialty Seafood:
- Squid (Loligo, Illex)
- Surimi-based products (imitation crab)
- Ready-to-Eat Meals and Pre-Portioned Seafood
- Frozen Vegetables and Fruits:
- Green beans, edamame, corn
- Berries, mango, pineapple
These products are available in both bulk and retail-ready packaging, and are distributed through national grocery chains, wholesale distributors, institutional foodservice, and industrial processing partners.
Global Sourcing and Supply Chain
Lotus Seafood imports from major seafood-producing regions including:
- Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand
- South America: Ecuador, Peru
- North Atlantic and Pacific: U.S., Canada, China
The company maintains partnerships with GMP and HACCP-certified processing plants around the globe to ensure consistent quality and regulatory compliance. Through its cold-chain logistics capabilities and U.S.-based warehousing infrastructure, Lotus ensures timely delivery and minimized spoilage across its distribution network.
Industry Reach and Clients
Lotus Seafood serves a wide array of customers including:
- National and regional grocery retailers
- Wholesale club stores
- Foodservice distributors
- Institutional kitchens
- Co-packers and private-label brands
With operations spanning over two decades, the company has positioned itself as a reliable B2B partner in the frozen food industry.
Certifications and Compliance
To meet the highest food safety and sustainability standards, Lotus Seafood ensures all its products and partner facilities comply with:
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
- BRC (British Retail Consortium) and IFS (International Featured Standards) certifications
- FDA and USDA regulatory frameworks
- GFSI-recognized food safety schemes
In addition, many of the company’s wild-caught products are sourced from MSC-certified fisheries, and aquaculture items adhere to ASC or Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certifications.
Private Label and Custom Solutions
Lotus Seafood provides:
- Private label manufacturing for major U.S. retail chains
- Custom product development for foodservice and industrial clients
- Packaging and labeling compliance services for both domestic and export markets
Their R&D and sourcing teams collaborate directly with clients to formulate new products tailored to market trends, dietary requirements, and cultural preferences.
Market Presence and Distribution
- Headquarters in Oceanside, California
- Distribution across continental U.S., Canada, and Mexico
- Strong presence in West Coast retail and foodservice channels
- E-commerce expansion into frozen DTC (direct-to-consumer) solutions under development
Lotus Seafood has also been actively exploring value-added Asian specialty lines to meet the growing demand for global flavors in North American markets.
Sustainability and Responsibility
The company is committed to responsible sourcing, partnering with seafood suppliers who follow:
- Traceability protocols for each catch or harvest
- Sustainable harvesting methods, including pole-and-line and longline techniques
- Environmental conservation initiatives in partnership with industry alliances
Its sustainability strategy emphasizes long-term ecosystem preservation and ethical labor practices within its supply chain.
Achievements
- Over 20 years in business as a U.S.-based seafood importer and distributor
- Expanded frozen food product line to include over 100 SKUs
- Maintains a consistent annual import volume exceeding 10,000 metric tons
- Partnered with top 10 U.S. grocery retailers for private label and branded programs
- Developed fully traceable cold chain network from Asia to U.S. West Coast ports
Lotus Seafood Inc. continues to build on its core values of quality, trust, and customer satisfaction by delivering safe, sustainable, and value-added seafood solutions to North America’s leading food businesses.