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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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True Grade LLC, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a diversified importer, exporter, and distributor of premium food products, including seafood, beverages, and frozen goods. Through its dynamic portfolio of brands and strong global sourcing capabilities, True Grade has positioned itself as a reliable supply chain partner for clients across the Americas and the Caribbean.

Core Business

True Grade operates in the global trade of frozen and refrigerated food products, offering an end-to-end solution for clients seeking high-quality, regulatory-compliant, and cost-effective products. The company’s key business segments include:

  • Seafood: Fresh and frozen fish and shellfish sourced from Latin America, Asia, and U.S. waters
  • Beverages: Juices, soft drinks, and specialty tropical drinks under private label and brand lines
  • Frozen Foods: Poultry, meats, fruits, vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals

True Grade serves wholesalers, retailers, institutional buyers, and hospitality clients with a focus on customized logistics, private label development, and end-market compliance.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

True Grade’s strength lies in its multi-brand, multi-channel distribution model. By operating across multiple food categories and managing both import and export functions, the company delivers:

  • Strategic sourcing from certified suppliers in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and North America
  • Flexible branding and packaging solutions under house brands or client-owned trademarks
  • Consolidated shipping and third-party storage capabilities
  • Regulatory support for USDA, FDA, and international food safety compliance

Their integrated business units — such as TGProtein, True Grade Beverages, and Best Freezer Cold Storage — allow for customized solutions tailored to industry-specific needs.

Financial Performance

While specific financial disclosures are not available, True Grade LLC is recognized in U.S. trade directories and logistics platforms as a high-volume importer/exporter. Its presence in refrigerated warehousing and brand distribution suggests multi-million-dollar annual revenue, especially across Latin and Caribbean export lanes.

The company’s investment in cold chain infrastructure under Best Freezer Cold Storage reinforces its operational capacity and long-term growth strategy.

Shipment Records

According to data from import-export platforms like Volza and ImportYeti, True Grade LLC has:

  • Conducted over 300 documented international shipments in recent years
  • Shipped bulk seafood and frozen products to clients in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama, and Costa Rica
  • Imported beverage concentrates, seafood, and frozen poultry from Peru, Ecuador, and Thailand

Shipments are managed through port facilities in Miami, Port Everglades, and Port of Houston, with a focus on full container loads and reefer shipments.

Target Market

True Grade caters to a wide range of clients across:

  • Food distributors and wholesalers in the Caribbean and Central America
  • Supermarkets and foodservice distributors in the U.S. Southeast
  • Hotels, resorts, and cruise lines sourcing tropical and frozen products
  • Institutional buyers in education, health care, and government supply chains

They also offer private-label development for retail brands and boutique beverage lines tailored to specific market tastes.

Capabilities

True Grade’s comprehensive service infrastructure includes:

  • In-house freight forwarding and customs compliance support
  • Cold storage facilities under Best Freezer Cold Storage in Miami
  • Brand management and multilingual sales teams
  • Label compliance and bilingual packaging solutions
  • Export documentation, labeling, and insurance services

Their deep market knowledge of Caribbean and Central American regulations makes them a preferred partner for clients in emerging markets with complex import requirements.

Certifications and Compliance

All products traded by True Grade adhere to:

  • FDA and USDA compliance standards
  • HACCP processing certifications for seafood and meat products
  • Country-of-origin traceability and lot tracking
  • Food labeling and allergen declaration in both English and Spanish

Suppliers are vetted for certifications such as BRCGS, IFS, and EU Export Approval when necessary.

Customer Testimonials

True Grade has earned recognition for:

  • “Responsive, personalized service with excellent freight coordination”
  • “Ability to provide consistent inventory even during supply chain disruptions”
  • “Trusted source for USDA-compliant proteins and export-ready seafood”

Their clients cite the company’s ability to combine sourcing, storage, and shipping into a one-stop solution, reducing time-to-market and administrative overhead.

Major Achievements

  • Developed a family of brands including Miami Fish, TGProtein, and True Grade Beverages
  • Expanded presence across Central America and the Caribbean with growing distribution networks
  • Invested in Miami-based cold storage to support multi-temperature SKUs
  • Maintains 300+ international shipments annually, establishing it as a mid-sized player in tropical food trade
  • Built a resilient sourcing model that mitigates global supply chain volatility

True Grade LLC continues to thrive by delivering trusted food solutions across borders, helping retailers and distributors grow with a partner deeply committed to quality, service, and regional expertise.