Orca Bay Foods LLC is a premium seafood processor and food manufacturing company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. With decades of industry experience, Orca Bay is recognized for its diverse seafood offerings, value-added product innovation, and commitment to responsible sourcing. The company serves retail, club store, and foodservice markets across North America under its flagship brands: Orca Bay, Treasures of the Sea, and Passport.
Company Overview
Founded in 1981, Orca Bay Foods LLC has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood and prepared food products. The company operates out of its Seattle-based processing and distribution facility, equipped with modern cold storage and packaging systems. Orca Bay’s operational model combines sourcing expertise, culinary innovation, and quality control, making it a leading player in the frozen seafood category.
Orca Bay's commitment to transparency, traceability, and responsible practices aligns with increasing consumer demand for ethical and clean-label seafood products.
Core Business
Orca Bay's core operations include:
- Processing and packaging of fresh-frozen finfish and shellfish
- Production of value-added, ready-to-cook seafood and vegetable products
- Private label and co-manufacturing partnerships with national retailers
- Custom product development for foodservice and club store formats
Their vertically integrated sourcing model ensures control from catch to consumer, emphasizing traceability and sustainability.
Product Offerings
Orca Bay offers an extensive product range designed for both retail and foodservice clients:
- Finfish
- Wild and farm-raised species such as salmon, cod, haddock, pollock, and mahi-mahi
- Breaded & Battered Finfish
- Ready-to-cook fillets, loins, and fish sticks
- Crab
- Snow crab, king crab, Dungeness crab in various formats
- Shellfish
- Shrimp, scallops, clams, mussels
- Seafood Burgers
- Salmon burgers, cod burgers, and specialty blends
- Value-Added Vegetables
- Breaded and battered zucchini, cauliflower, and other sides
- Appetizers
- Seafood-stuffed jalapeños, crab cakes, and crispy bites
These products are available in a variety of packaging formats, including individually quick frozen (IQF), vacuum-sealed, and retail-ready bags.
Specialization and USP
Orca Bay’s unique selling propositions include:
- Culinary-Inspired Innovation: Chef-curated flavors and product formats tailored to evolving consumer tastes.
- Sustainable Sourcing: Partnerships with certified fisheries and aquaculture operations.
- Flexible Packaging and Labeling: Custom solutions for retailers, foodservice operators, and private labels.
- Reliable Cold Chain Logistics: Ensuring product integrity from source to shelf.
The company emphasizes clean labels—free of artificial preservatives, flavors, and colors—across its product lines.
Market Position and Financials
Operating in a highly competitive U.S. frozen seafood market valued at over $15 billion, Orca Bay holds a strong niche among mid-sized premium seafood processors. The company’s private label relationships and proprietary brands have enabled it to secure shelf space in national grocery chains, regional retailers, and club stores.
- Core Markets: United States, Canada
- Distribution Channels: Grocery retail, club stores, foodservice, institutional food programs
- Growth Segments: Value-added products and sustainable seafood
Orca Bay continues to invest in R&D and packaging innovation to strengthen its footprint in premium and better-for-you food segments.
Shipment and Trade Data
Orca Bay imports and exports a significant portion of its raw seafood from global fishing partners in:
- Alaska and Pacific Northwest (USA)
- Asia (Vietnam, China, Thailand)
- South America (Chile, Peru)
- Canada and Iceland
According to customs data platforms, the company receives regular imports under HS codes 0303 (frozen fish) and 1604 (prepared or preserved seafood), with U.S. ports of entry including Seattle, Los Angeles, and Newark.
Target Market
- Retail grocery chains
- Club stores and warehouse retailers
- National foodservice distributors
- Cruise lines and hospitality groups
- Institutional and contract food programs
Their products appeal to health-conscious consumers, flexitarians, and families seeking convenient, responsibly sourced protein alternatives.
Capabilities
- USDA and FDA-inspected processing facility
- Full in-house product development team
- Cold storage and logistics support
- B2B e-commerce and ordering platform
- Supply chain traceability from source to final pack
Orca Bay also offers marketing support and point-of-sale materials for retail partners.
Certifications and Compliance
- MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certified seafood
- BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) certified aquaculture sourcing
- HACCP-compliant processing facility
- FDA-registered and USDA-inspected products
- Compliance with GS1 traceability standards
These certifications allow Orca Bay to serve health-conscious retailers and institutions with strict sourcing policies.
Customer Testimonials
While formal reviews are not publicly listed, Orca Bay Foods is recognized by:
- Retail buyers for dependable quality and packaging consistency
- Chefs for product versatility and flavor
- Consumers for clean labels and sustainable values
Their products have been featured in retailer seasonal promotions, regional food expos, and better-for-you food category lineups.
Major Achievements
- Over 40 years in continuous seafood processing and distribution
- Developed and expanded three proprietary brands: Orca Bay, Treasures of the Sea, and Passport
- Among the early adopters of sustainable seafood certifications in the U.S. frozen food industry
- Launched value-added vegetable and appetizer lines to diversify into plant-forward segments
- Partnered with major retailers for exclusive private label development
Orca Bay Foods LLC remains committed to delivering premium, responsibly sourced, and innovative seafood solutions that meet the dynamic needs of the modern food industry.