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Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

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Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston, Massachusetts
16 Mar - 18 Mar, 2025

Product Offerings

Products:

Rainbow Trout: Fresh and frozen fillets, whole fish

Steelhead Trout: Fresh and frozen fillets, whole fish

Rainbow Trout Roe: Premium trout caviar

Hot-Smoked Trout: Original and Garlic Pepper flavors

Riverence Provisions LLC is a leading U.S.-based producer of premium, responsibly raised Rainbow Trout and Steelhead, operating out of the pristine aquifer waters of Idaho’s Magic Valley. As one of the largest land-based aquaculture operations in North America, Riverence has become a trusted name in sustainable seafood production, offering fresh and frozen fillets, whole fish, smoked products, and premium trout roe to retail, foodservice, and wholesale markets.

Core Business and Offerings

Riverence specializes in high-quality, sustainable trout products, with a vertically integrated supply chain that ensures traceability, freshness, and ethical production practices. Their product portfolio includes:

  • Rainbow Trout
    Fresh and frozen fillets and whole fish, known for mild flavor, firm texture, and high nutritional value.

  • Steelhead Trout
    Sustainably raised and processed to meet premium seafood standards for taste, color, and fat content.

  • Trout Roe (Caviar)
    Hand-harvested and carefully cured, Riverence trout roe is a high-end offering used by chefs and fine food retailers across the U.S.

  • Hot-Smoked Trout
    Ready-to-eat smoked trout available in flavors such as Original and Garlic Pepper, produced in small batches.

All products are raised without antibiotics or hormones, processed under SQF (Safe Quality Food) certified facilities, and distributed with an emphasis on freshness and food safety.

Specialization and Unique Strengths

Riverence Provisions sets itself apart with its emphasis on sustainability, water stewardship, and complete vertical integration. Key strengths include:

  • Land-Based Farming: All fish are raised in raceways using crystal-clear, spring-fed aquifer water, eliminating risks of ocean pollution, escapes, and predator interactions.
  • Certified BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices): Recognized for its adherence to animal welfare, environmental sustainability, food safety, and social responsibility.
  • Hatch-to-Harvest Control: Full traceability from egg to plate through control over genetics, feed, grow-out, processing, and packaging.
  • Feed Innovation: Riverence works with proprietary feed formulations that reduce fishmeal and fish oil reliance, enhancing environmental sustainability.

Market Presence and Client Base

Riverence distributes its products throughout North America, supplying:

  • High-end restaurants and foodservice operators
  • Gourmet retail chains and specialty grocers
  • National seafood distributors and online direct-to-consumer platforms

Notable clients have included chefs and culinary institutions seeking traceable, high-quality seafood aligned with sustainability values.

Production Capacity and Infrastructure

  • Locations: Headquartered in Buhl, Idaho, Riverence operates multiple farms and processing facilities across the Snake River Plain.
  • Production Scale: One of the largest producers of trout in the U.S., with capacity for millions of pounds of fish annually.
  • Facilities: SQF-certified processing facilities with on-site smoking, filleting, packaging, and cold storage capabilities.

Riverence is also recognized as the largest land-based producer of trout eggs in the U.S. following its acquisition of Clear Springs Foods’ egg division.

Certifications and Compliance

Riverence holds several industry-leading certifications and complies with stringent U.S. and international standards:

  • BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certification
  • SQF (Safe Quality Food) Certification
  • FDA- and USDA-compliant facilities
  • Animal welfare certifications for humane handling

These certifications ensure Riverence products meet the highest standards of food safety, quality, and ethical aquaculture.

Environmental and Social Responsibility

Sustainability is central to Riverence’s mission:

  • Water Stewardship: Operates under stringent water usage and discharge permits, returning water cleaner than it was extracted.
  • Carbon Footprint Reduction: Land-based farming with minimal transportation and energy-efficient systems.
  • Community Investment: Active in supporting rural Idaho communities through employment, education, and environmental stewardship.

Riverence is a key advocate for responsible aquaculture in the U.S., participating in policy and industry dialogue around sustainable seafood.

Achievements and Recognition

  • Named by SeafoodSource and Undercurrent News as a leader in land-based aquaculture innovation.
  • Acquired Clear Springs Foods’ facilities in 2020, consolidating its position as the largest trout producer in the United States.
  • Featured in national culinary and sustainability publications, recognized for product quality and environmental leadership.

Riverence continues to redefine premium seafood through innovation, integrity, and a mission to produce fish that’s better for people and the planet. With full control from genetics to delivery, the company offers unmatched consistency, sustainability, and culinary appeal for discerning buyers across North America.