Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Medley, Florida, Seafarers Inc is a leading importer, processor, and marketer of fresh and frozen seafood products for the North American market. With a global sourcing network and a robust U.S. distribution infrastructure, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering premium quality seafood to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers.

Core Business and Offerings

Seafarers Inc focuses on high-quality fresh and frozen seafood products sourced from certified fisheries across the globe. Their core product offerings include:

• Fresh and Frozen Fish:

  • Tuna
  • Snapper
  • Mahi Mahi
  • Grouper
  • Swordfish
  • Corvina
  • Sea Trout
  • Salmon
  • Wahoo
  • King Fish
  • Parrot Fish
  • Red Mullet
  • Butterfish
  • Bangamary
  • Trigger Fish
  • Hog Fish

• Pasteurized Crab Meat:

  • Blue Crab Meat (Portunus pelagicus) from Indonesia
  • Red Crab Meat (Portunus haanii) from China

Products are offered in multiple formats such as fillets, whole fish, portions, steaks, and pasteurized vacuum-packed crab meat.

Specialization and Unique Selling Propositions (USP)

• Global Sourcing Expertise: Extensive procurement network in Asia, Latin America, and the U.S. for diverse seafood offerings.
• Strict Quality Assurance: All products undergo rigorous inspections for freshness, temperature compliance, and sustainability practices.
• Customization and Private Label Packaging: Tailored processing, sizing, and branding for foodservice and retail clients.
• Speed-to-Market Distribution: Proximity to Miami International Airport and PortMiami ensures rapid inbound logistics.

Financial Strength and Market Presence

As a privately held company, Seafarers Inc does not publish financial statements, but trade estimates and import data suggest:

• Annual sales revenue estimated between $50–75 million USD
• Handling of 3,000 to 4,000 metric tons of seafood annually
• Significant market share in pasteurized crab meat and Latin-sourced finfish in the U.S.

Primary customers include national foodservice distributors, restaurant chains, seafood wholesalers, and high-end retail chains.

Shipment and Import Data

Based on trade intelligence from platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza:

• Over 1,500 recorded container shipments to U.S. ports in the past five years
• Main countries of origin include Indonesia, China, Ecuador, Panama, and Mexico
• Predominant imports include pasteurized crab meat, snapper, and grouper

Seafarers Inc’s logistics chain is heavily optimized for seafood with high perishability, using air and ocean freight along with bonded warehousing in Florida.

Target Market

The company targets a wide range of seafood consumers, including:

• National Foodservice Distributors
• Retail Chains and Seafood Markets
• Restaurant Groups and Cruise Lines
• Private Label Retailers looking for custom seafood SKUs

Their products cater to chefs, caterers, institutional kitchens, and seafood merchandisers who prioritize traceability and freshness.

Capabilities

• Fully Equipped Processing and Cold Storage Facility in Medley, Florida
• Custom Cutting, Portioning, Skinning, and Filleting Services
• Multilingual Sales and Logistics Team for global client support
• Private Label and Co-Packing Operations

Seafarers also supports sustainability initiatives by working with BAP-certified suppliers and fisheries adhering to MSC standards.

Certifications and Compliance

• FDA Registered
• HAACP Compliant
• BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) Certified Partners
• USDA and NOAA Seafood Inspection Program Participation
• FISMA-compliant facility for food safety

These certifications ensure compliance with U.S. and international food safety regulations and bolster confidence among high-volume buyers.

Customer Testimonials

“We've worked with Seafarers for over 7 years, and their product consistency is why we trust them with our premium seafood menus.”
— Executive Chef, Luxury Hotel Group

“Their crab meat is a staple in our offerings — reliable supply, great yield, and shelf life that works for our logistics.”
— Director of Procurement, East Coast Food Distributor

Major Achievements

• One of the largest importers of pasteurized blue and red crab meat to the southeastern U.S.
• Expanded distribution to over 20 states, with high penetration in the East Coast and Midwest
• Introduced private label crab meat SKUs in major foodservice and retail chains
• Built a resilient seafood supply chain across five continents, ensuring stable year-round availability of multiple SKUs

Seafarers Inc continues to serve as a critical link in the global seafood supply chain, combining global sourcing, quality control, and customer-centric solutions to meet the dynamic needs of North America’s seafood market.