Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. is a family-owned seafood processing and exporting company based in Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada. With decades of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to responsible harvesting and sustainable fisheries, the company has grown to become one of Atlantic Canada’s most diversified seafood producers. Through its vertically integrated operations and international export channels, Louisbourg Seafoods delivers high-quality wild-caught seafood to global markets under its flagship brand, Mira Bay.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Louisbourg Seafoods specializes in the processing and export of a wide variety of North Atlantic wild-caught seafood, including:

• Shellfish:
  • Lobster (live and processed)
  • Snow Crab (Queen Crab)
  • Whelk
  • Sea Cucumber
  • Coldwater Shrimp
• Groundfish:
  • Atlantic Cod
  • Haddock
  • Redfish (Ocean Perch)
  • Monkfish
  • Skate
  • Atlantic Halibut
  • Catfish

The company produces seafood in multiple formats—whole, fillets, frozen-at-sea (FAS), vacuum-packed, and value-added—serving the needs of both retail and foodservice sectors globally.

Processing and Operational Capabilities

Louisbourg Seafoods operates multiple federally registered processing plants across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Its production capacity is supported by:

• Direct sourcing from its own fleet of offshore and inshore fishing vessels
• Cold storage and blast freezing facilities with high-volume throughput
• Federally inspected HACCP-certified processing plants
• Strategic proximity to the North Atlantic fishing grounds for optimal freshness

With the integration of harvesting, processing, and distribution, the company ensures product traceability and quality control from sea to shelf.

Market Reach and Export Performance

Louisbourg Seafoods exports to more than 20 countries, serving markets in:

• North America: Canada, United States
• Europe: France, Spain, Portugal, UK
• Asia: China, South Korea, Japan
• Middle East and Other Regions

According to trade data from Canada’s seafood export reports, Louisbourg Seafoods is among the top exporters of snow crab and lobster from Nova Scotia, contributing significantly to the province’s multi-billion-dollar seafood trade.

Their international success is bolstered by the Mira Bay brand, which is recognized for premium-grade, traceable wild seafood and is featured in global trade shows like Seafood Expo North America (Boston) and Seafood Expo Global (Barcelona).

Certifications and Compliance

Louisbourg Seafoods is committed to sustainable fishing practices and maintains full compliance with domestic and international standards, including:

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) compliance
• DFO (Fisheries and Oceans Canada) licensed operations
• MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification on select product lines
• Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) aligned sourcing policies

The company actively collaborates with regulatory bodies, Indigenous partners, and scientific organizations to promote long-term marine resource stewardship.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

As part of its sustainability agenda, Louisbourg Seafoods focuses on:

• Ecosystem-based fisheries management
• Investments in gear selectivity and bycatch reduction
• Collaborative research with local marine biologists and universities
• Community development programs and employment in coastal towns across Cape Breton

The company supports over 500 seasonal and full-time employees, many from local and Indigenous communities, reinforcing its role as a key economic engine in the region.

Leadership and Management

Louisbourg Seafoods is led by a dedicated management team including:

• Derrick Kennedy, Sales Director
• John Percy, Plant and Operations Manager

The leadership team emphasizes relationship-driven business practices, transparency, and long-term partnerships with international buyers and distributors.

Achievements

• Recognized as one of the top 100 seafood companies in Canada by volume and value
• Expanded into value-added production, including IQF shellfish and vacuum-packed fillets
• Successfully launched and promoted the Mira Bay brand in Asia and North America
• Developed partnerships with Indigenous fisheries for co-managed harvesting
• Featured in national media and industry publications for innovation and sustainable practices

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd. remains a cornerstone of Atlantic Canada's seafood industry, delivering high-quality, wild-caught, and responsibly harvested seafood products to the global marketplace. With a continued focus on innovation, sustainability, and excellence, the company is well-positioned to meet the growing global demand for premium North Atlantic seafood.