Product Offerings
Products:
Smoked Fish Products: Various smoked fish offerings.
Fish Portions: Custom portioned fish products.
Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. is a Canadian seafood processing and food manufacturing company located in Surrey, British Columbia. With a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and innovation, the company has built a reputation as a trusted supplier of smoked and value-added seafood products throughout Canada and international markets.
Company Overview
Established to meet the growing demand for high-quality, ready-to-eat seafood solutions, Orca Specialty Foods has become a leader in producing smoked and prepared fish items for retail and foodservice customers. The company operates from a strategically located facility in British Columbia, close to major fishing regions and transportation hubs, ensuring the freshness and efficiency of its supply chain.
The company’s operations are based on traditional smoking methods blended with modern food processing technologies, allowing Orca to offer artisanal flavors while meeting the rigorous standards of food safety and shelf-life performance.
Core Business
Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. focuses on three key business verticals:
- Smoked Seafood Production: Traditional and innovative smoking techniques applied to various fish species.
- Value-Added Seafood Manufacturing: Ready-to-eat, marinated, or prepared seafood products for retail and foodservice.
- Fresh and Frozen Sustainable Seafood Distribution: Responsibly sourced fish and shellfish from certified fisheries.
Its vertically integrated production model enables complete control over sourcing, processing, packaging, and distribution.
Product Offerings
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Smoked Seafood
- Cold-smoked and hot-smoked fish fillets (e.g., salmon, sablefish, trout)
- Pre-sliced and vacuum-sealed formats
- Flavored and seasoned variants for retail
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Value-Added Seafood
- Ready-to-eat seafood salads, spreads, and portions
- Marinated seafood in sauces
- Oven-ready seafood meals
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Fresh and Frozen Sustainable Fish and Seafood
- Wild-caught and farm-raised species including salmon, cod, halibut
- IQF fillets and whole fish
- Seasonal seafood specials for wholesale buyers
Specialization and USP
Orca Specialty Foods distinguishes itself with:
- Premium-grade, hand-crafted smoked seafood products
- Use of natural wood-smoking techniques
- Strong focus on clean-label and preservative-free items
- Small-batch production for quality assurance
- Customized solutions for private label programs
The company’s commitment to traceability and sustainable sourcing reinforces its credibility among environmentally conscious buyers.
Market Position and Financials
While private financial data is not publicly available, Orca Specialty Foods is a recognized supplier in Canada’s premium seafood segment. Its products are featured in high-end grocery retailers, specialty food stores, and select foodservice distributors.
The global smoked fish market is projected to exceed USD 9 billion by 2028, and Orca continues to capitalize on growing consumer demand for healthful, ready-to-eat seafood.
- Primary Markets: Canada, United States
- Client Segments: Retail chains, gourmet food distributors, airline catering, and upscale restaurants
Shipment and Trade Data
- Regular inbound sourcing from Pacific and Atlantic Canadian fisheries
- Export activities reported through U.S. ports of entry including Seattle and Vancouver
- HS codes primarily used: 0305 (smoked fish), 1604 (prepared seafood)
Customs and trade data indicate seasonal spikes in export shipments aligned with holiday retail demand for premium smoked seafood products.
Target Market
- Premium grocery retailers and natural food stores
- Chefs and upscale restaurants
- Airline and hospitality foodservice companies
- Private label retail brands looking for artisanal seafood partners
Capabilities
- HACCP-compliant production facility
- Cold smoking, hot smoking, and marination capabilities
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and vacuum sealing
- Small-run private label and customized SKU development
- Distribution-ready packaging with multilingual labeling options
Certifications and Compliance
- HACCP Certified Facility
- CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) Registered
- Complies with FDA and USDA import standards for U.S. distribution
- Traceable and sustainably sourced ingredients, aligned with Ocean Wise and MSC sourcing standards
These certifications ensure compliance with both domestic and international food safety regulations.
Customer Testimonials
While specific customer reviews are not published online, Orca Specialty Foods has been consistently praised by retail buyers for:
- Consistent product quality
- Superior taste and texture in smoked seafood
- On-time order fulfillment and responsive customer service
Industry recognition has further established the company as a go-to provider for premium seafood offerings.
Major Achievements
- Over a decade of continuous operations in Canada’s seafood industry
- Developed an expanding range of clean-label smoked seafood items
- Partnered with major Canadian grocery banners for seasonal and regular product lines
- Successfully scaled private label operations for regional gourmet food brands
Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. continues to blend tradition with innovation to deliver high-quality, sustainable seafood products that satisfy the growing global demand for healthy, ready-to-eat marine proteins.