Product Offerings
Products:
Wild American Shrimp: White Shrimp, Brown Shrimp, Pink Shrimp, Royal Red Shrimp, Rock Shrimp
Farm-Raised Shrimp: USA Farm-Raised Shrimp
Wood's Fisheries, based in Port St. Joe, Florida, is one of the most established and respected names in the American seafood industry. A family-owned business operating for over five generations, Wood's Fisheries has built its reputation on sustainably harvesting and delivering the highest quality wild-caught and farm-raised shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. inland aquaculture operations.
Core Business
Wood's Fisheries specializes in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of premium wild American shrimp and USA farm-raised shrimp. Their operations encompass commercial shrimp trawling, post-harvest processing, packaging, and domestic and international distribution. The company caters to foodservice providers, wholesalers, retailers, and seafood distributors across the United States and abroad.
As a vertically integrated operation, Wood’s Fisheries exercises strict quality control throughout the supply chain, from the sea and farm to the final product delivery.
Product and Service Offerings
The company’s core product lines include:
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Wild American Shrimp:
- White Shrimp
- Brown Shrimp
- Pink Shrimp
- Royal Red Shrimp
- Rock Shrimp
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Farm-Raised Shrimp:
- Premium USA Farm-Raised Shrimp, cultivated under tightly controlled aquaculture systems
These products are available in a variety of formats—head-on, headless, peeled and deveined (P&D), shell-on, and value-added options such as EZ-peel. Wood’s shrimp is flash-frozen at peak freshness and meets stringent food safety standards for domestic and export markets.
Specialization and USP
Wood’s Fisheries is one of the only U.S. seafood companies that offers both wild-caught and U.S.-grown farm-raised shrimp under one roof, with full traceability and transparency. Their key differentiators include:
- Gulf-Caught Certification: Ensures shrimp are genuinely sourced from Gulf of Mexico waters
- Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: Integrated U.S.-based shrimp farms adhering to Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)
- Traceability Technology: Product origin can be tracked from trawler or farm pond to end consumer
- Zero Antibiotics and No Additives: Commitment to clean, natural seafood
The company is also deeply involved in marine conservation and responsible fisheries management through collaborations with sustainability organizations.
Financials and Market Presence
As a privately held entity, financial disclosures are limited, but the company is considered a top-tier wild shrimp processor in the southeastern U.S. With over 150 years of cumulative family experience in the seafood trade, Wood’s maintains:
- Domestic Market Penetration: Strong presence in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas markets
- Export Reach: Shipments to Canada, Japan, and select European countries
- Wholesale & Foodservice Focus: Partnerships with hotels, restaurants, institutional kitchens, and distributors
Their premium brands such as Wood's Wild Premium and SeaKist are featured on menus and in distribution catalogs known for sourcing authentic Gulf shrimp.
Shipment and Export Records
According to data from U.S. Customs trade sources and seafood import-export directories:
- Primary HS Code: 0306.17 (Frozen Shrimp and Prawns)
- Monthly Export Volume Estimate: 150–250 metric tons
- Key Ports of Entry for Export: Port of Miami, Port of Mobile
- International Markets: Canada (fresh/frozen shrimp), Japan (premium pink & red shrimp)
The company’s robust cold chain infrastructure ensures product freshness and integrity throughout the shipping process.
Target Market
Wood's Fisheries targets both domestic and international buyers seeking premium-grade, sustainably sourced American shrimp. Their main customer segments include:
- Seafood wholesalers and distributors
- Hotel and restaurant chains
- Institutional foodservice buyers
- Natural and specialty grocery retailers
- Private label seafood programs
They also service high-end culinary markets that demand traceable, antibiotic-free, clean-label seafood products.
Capabilities
- In-House Processing Facility: USDA and FDA-inspected plant with modern IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) lines
- Private Labeling and Custom Packing: White-label options for retailers and distributors
- Cold Chain Logistics: Integrated frozen transport and warehousing
- On-Site Quality Assurance Team: HACCP-trained inspectors for batch-level QA/QC
- Aquaculture Development: Operates one of the few commercial-scale indoor shrimp farming systems in the southeastern U.S.
These capabilities make Wood’s a dependable and scalable supplier for large-volume seafood contracts.
Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Registered and USDA Inspected Facility
- Gulf Seafood Trace Certified
- Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) Certified
- HACCP-Compliant Processing
- Member of the Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) and Wild American Shrimp Association
These certifications validate the company’s commitment to food safety, traceability, and sustainable fishing practices.
Customer Testimonials
“We trust Wood’s Fisheries for one reason: consistency. Their wild shrimp has an unmatched sweet flavor and freshness our customers love.”
— Executive Chef, Gulf Coast Hotel Group
“Their USA farm-raised shrimp has been a game-changer in our natural seafood program—clean, local, and delicious.”
— Natural Foods Retail Buyer, Mid-Atlantic Region
Major Achievements
- Pioneer in promoting Wild American Shrimp as a domestic alternative to imports
- Among the first U.S. seafood processors to adopt full traceability systems for shrimp products
- Recognized by the Southern Shrimp Alliance for sustainability leadership
- Featured in Seafood Business Magazine and National Fisherman for innovation in aquaculture and shrimp traceability
- Over five generations of continuous operation in Florida’s seafood industry
Wood’s Fisheries exemplifies tradition, innovation, and sustainability in American seafood. Their commitment to delivering clean, traceable, and high-quality shrimp makes them a preferred partner in the global seafood supply chain.