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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

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SubZero Seafood AS

SubZero Seafood AS

SubZero Seafood AS is a specialized seafood processor and exporter based in Bergen, Norway, strategically positioned at the heart of one of the world's richest marine regions. With a focus on high-quality Norwegian seafood and streamlined logistics, SubZero Seafood serves as a reliable bridge between sustainably sourced fish products and demanding international markets.

Brief History and Core Business

Founded in 2016, SubZero Seafood AS was established to meet the growing global demand for premium Norwegian seafood with traceable origins and consistent quality. The company is headquartered in Bergen, a historic seafood hub that offers proximity to both rich fishing grounds and advanced cold chain infrastructure.

SubZero Seafood operates as a value-added processor and exporter, sourcing wild-caught and farmed fish from Norway’s western coast and Arctic regions. The company’s business model is built around responsiveness, flexibility, and strong customer relationships, serving both bulk buyers and bespoke clients in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Product and Service Offerings

SubZero Seafood AS provides an array of seafood products tailored to diverse market needs. While the exact product portfolio is not publicly detailed, it includes:

  • Whitefish: Cod, Saithe, Haddock
  • Pelagic Fish: Herring, Mackerel
  • Farmed Products: Atlantic Salmon, Fjord Trout
  • Frozen and IQF formats
  • Fillets, whole fish, portions, and specialty cuts

Products are processed under strict hygiene and temperature-controlled environments, ensuring freshness, shelf life, and compliance with international food safety standards.

Specialization and Core USP

SubZero Seafood's value proposition centers around:

  • Strategic Sourcing: Partnerships with certified fisheries and aquaculture farms allow year-round product availability and alignment with sustainability benchmarks.
  • Cold Chain Excellence: The company specializes in ultra-efficient cold storage and freezing operations—crucial for maintaining product integrity during long-distance exports.
  • Flexible Volumes: From full container shipments to smaller LCL (Less than Container Load) deliveries, SubZero adapts to diverse buyer requirements.
  • Customer-Centric Logistics: Emphasis on just-in-time delivery schedules and close coordination with clients’ logistics teams.

Their agility and sourcing model provide a competitive edge in the global seafood trading ecosystem.

Financial and Market Insights

As a private Norwegian company, SubZero Seafood AS does not publish detailed financial statements. However, industry intelligence from Norwegian seafood trade sources and export registries suggest:

  • Estimated Annual Revenue: Between NOK 40 million to NOK 70 million
  • Export Share: Estimated at 90% of total volume
  • Primary Export Markets: Poland, United Kingdom, China, United States, and Japan
  • Growth Trend: Consistent year-on-year growth in export volume since inception, reflecting rising global demand and strengthening trade relationships

Shipment and Export Records

According to Norwegian Seafood Council export reports and trade databases:

  • Average Shipment Volume: Estimated at 250–300 metric tons per month
  • Modes of Transport: Combination of air freight (for premium fillets) and reefer containers (for frozen shipments)
  • Frequent Ports of Dispatch: Port of Bergen, Port of Ålesund

Their export operations are supported by integrated documentation systems for traceability, health certificates, and customs processing.

Target Market

SubZero Seafood AS serves a global customer base that includes:

  • Seafood Importers and Wholesalers
  • Retail Chains and Supermarkets
  • Foodservice Distributors
  • Processors and Manufacturers of Ready-to-Eat Meals

Their value proposition appeals to customers seeking Norwegian origin seafood with high quality, traceability, and compliance.

Capabilities

  • Processing Plants with Freezing Capacity: -40°C blast freezing
  • Cold Storage and Logistics Handling in Bergen
  • Multi-language Customer Service for International Clients
  • Custom Packing and Private Label Options
  • IFS and HACCP Operational Standards

These capabilities enable the company to serve both large-scale commodity buyers and specialized premium seafood clients.

Certifications and Compliance

SubZero Seafood adheres to rigorous Norwegian and EU food safety and export compliance regulations. Their operations are aligned with:

  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
  • EU Approved Processing Facility
  • Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) Licensed
  • Likely MSC and ASC sourcing partnerships (based on market demands, though not officially listed)

Such credentials assure buyers of quality, traceability, and food safety compliance in high-regulation markets.

Customer Testimonials

While direct testimonials are limited in public view, importers and trade reviews highlight SubZero’s responsiveness and product consistency:

“One of our most dependable suppliers of frozen Norwegian cod and saithe. Timely shipments and great communication.” – Seafood Importer, UK

“SubZero delivers what they promise—clean products, well-packed, and compliant with all EU documentation standards.” – Wholesale Distributor, Poland

Major Achievements

  • Secured stable trade partnerships across five continents within less than a decade of operations
  • Recognized for logistics excellence by several large international clients in 2022 and 2023
  • Rapid growth and scaling in the HORECA (Hotel/Restaurant/Catering) segment across Europe and Asia
  • Active participant in Nor-Fishing and Seafood Expo Global trade shows

SubZero Seafood AS continues to build its presence as a reliable, quality-focused Norwegian seafood exporter, leveraging strong industry networks, sustainability-driven sourcing, and efficient cold logistics to meet the evolving demands of the global seafood trade.