Top 10 Seafood Companies in Canada - 2024

Canada’s seafood industry exemplifies the nation’s wealth of natural resources and its dedication to environmental stewardship, spanning from the icy Atlantic waters to the pristine Pacific shores. This industry offers a diverse array of products, each with a unique flavor profile and cultural significance, contributing to the rich tapestry of Canada’s seafood heritage.

A notable aspect of this heritage is the resurgence of indigenous and locally sourced seafood. Indigenous fisheries play a crucial role in preserving cultural heritage and providing economic opportunities for indigenous communities. By embracing and celebrating traditional knowledge, these initiatives not only highlight Indigenous seafood but also foster community resilience.

Environmental sustainability is at the forefront of the industry’s priorities. Canada actively addresses ongoing concerns like climate change, overfishing, and habitat preservation through stringent government regulations and industry-led initiatives. This balanced approach ensures the industry’s economic viability while safeguarding the environment for future generations.

Canadian fisheries adhere to rigorous environmental standards, ensuring responsible and ethical practices. Certifications from respected organizations like the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) are common, signifying that the seafood meets global sustainability criteria. The MSC-certified Canadian Pacific halibut fishery exemplifies these standards, precisely sourcing its catch to align with the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly and ethically sourced seafood options. This comprehensive approach underscores the industry’s dedication to preserving its natural resources and cultural heritage.

The edition Seafood 2024 features interviews with industry leaders, providing insights into the latest developments and trends in the Canadian seafood sector. Experts such as Tenisia Ransom, MBA, Quality Manager, at B&G Foods, and Alberto Regini, Plant Operations Director at Dobla, share their perspectives on industry challenges and emerging trends. We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in this edition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.

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Coldwater Harvest

The mission of Coldwater Harvest is to enable more Canadians with the ability to enjoy the delicacies that the Atlantic O cean has to offer - some of the best seafood in the entire world!

To date we have provided top quality Atlantic seafood boxes to residents in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan

Joe Hewitt, Owner
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Baton Rouge

Bâton Rouge is a renowned Canadian restaurant chain with 29 locations. The company stands out for its commitment to quality, meticulous preparation, and dedication to providing exceptional dining experiences through expertly crafted dishes and legendary flavors.

Our passion for the restaurant business is on our core: a real flame which we revive daily, from dish to dish, to satisfy the most capricious of palates

Yves Devin, COO of Bâton Rouge.
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High Liner Foods [TSE: HLF]

High Liner Foods [TSE: HLF], a leading processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. Its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation drives industry leadership, ensuring safe, superior products and impactful community engagement across North America.

We are dedicated to Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life while simplifying the process of selecting, preparing and enjoying fish and seafood for our clients, our consumers and everyone we do business with

Paul Jewer, President and CEO
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Royal Greenland

Royal Greenland supplies high-quality, wild-caught seafood globally from the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, supported by a fleet of vessels and over 40 processing facilities. Committed to sustainability and safety, it maintains strong market positions and benefits local communities

We strive for the strongest market position in all global markets that have long-term potential for our products

Susanne Arfelt Rajamand, CEO
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Canfisco Group

The Canfisco Group harvests sustainable, wild seafood from the waters of the Pacific Ocean from Washington State to British Columbia and Alaska. They are a fully integrated business, including harvesting, processing and packaging, selling to customers around the world with the highest environmental, quality, and sustainability standards for the products it manufactures.
Clarks Harbour Seafood

Clarks Harbour Seafood specializes in succulent, sea-kissed frozen raw and cooked lobster meat, as well as fresh, wild-caught, live lobster from the North Atlantic. They excel in shipping live lobster to markets worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and North America, ensuring high-quality products year-round.
Clearwater

As one of the leading harvester, processor and marketer of sustainably-sourced seafood, Clearwater supplies its products to wholesalers, retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the world. Selling its products globally under both the Clearwater and private label brands. They are recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood.
Cooke

Cooke produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Their mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner
Horizon Fisheries

Horizon Fisheries is one of the leading tuna processor and exporter in the Maldives. Committed to excellence, they produce and deliver top-quality tuna products using traditional, sustainable pole-and-line fishing methods, serving customers both domestically and internationally with the highest standards.
Invest Nova Scotia

Invest Nova Scotia is the business development agency of Nova Scotia, Canada. They work to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province, supporting businesses small and large. Nova Scotia’s thriving seafood companies, fish harvests and processors export the highest quality fish and shellfish from North Atlantic worldwide.
Coldwater Harvest

The mission of Coldwater Harvest is to enable more Canadians with the ability to enjoy the delicacies that the Atlantic O cean has to offer - some of the best seafood in the entire world!
To date we have provided top quality Atlantic seafood boxes to residents in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan

Joe Hewitt, Owner ,....
Baton Rouge

Bâton Rouge is a renowned Canadian restaurant chain with 29 locations. The company stands out for its commitment to quality, meticulous preparation, and dedication to providing exceptional dining experiences through expertly crafted dishes and legendary flavors.
Our passion for the restaurant business is on our core: a real flame which we revive daily, from dish to dish, to satisfy the most capricious of palates

Yves Devin, COO of Bâton Rouge. ,..
High Liner Foods [TSE: HLF]

High Liner Foods [TSE: HLF], a leading processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. Its commitment to quality, sustainability, and innovation drives industry leadership, ensuring safe, superior products and impactful community engagement across North America.
We are dedicated to Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life while simplifying the process of selecting, preparing and enjoying fish and seafood for our clients, our consumers and everyone we do business with

Paul Jewer, President and CEO,..
Royal Greenland

Royal Greenland supplies high-quality, wild-caught seafood globally from the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean, supported by a fleet of vessels and over 40 processing facilities. Committed to sustainability and safety, it maintains strong market positions and benefits local communities
We strive for the strongest market position in all global markets that have long-term potential for our products

Susanne Arfelt Rajamand, CEO,..
Canfisco Group

The Canfisco Group harvests sustainable, wild seafood from the waters of the Pacific Ocean from Washington State to British Columbia and Alaska. They are a fully integrated business, including harvesting, processing and packaging, selling to customers around the world with the highest environmental, quality, and sustainability standards for the products it manufactures.
Clarks Harbour Seafood

Clarks Harbour Seafood specializes in succulent, sea-kissed frozen raw and cooked lobster meat, as well as fresh, wild-caught, live lobster from the North Atlantic. They excel in shipping live lobster to markets worldwide, including Europe, Asia, and North America, ensuring high-quality products year-round.
Clearwater

As one of the leading harvester, processor and marketer of sustainably-sourced seafood, Clearwater supplies its products to wholesalers, retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the world. Selling its products globally under both the Clearwater and private label brands. They are recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood.
Cooke

Cooke produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Their mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner
Horizon Fisheries

Horizon Fisheries is one of the leading tuna processor and exporter in the Maldives. Committed to excellence, they produce and deliver top-quality tuna products using traditional, sustainable pole-and-line fishing methods, serving customers both domestically and internationally with the highest standards.
Invest Nova Scotia

Invest Nova Scotia is the business development agency of Nova Scotia, Canada. They work to promote economic growth and community economic development in the province, supporting businesses small and large. Nova Scotia’s thriving seafood companies, fish harvests and processors export the highest quality fish and shellfish from North Atlantic worldwide.