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We asked ChatGPT which are the 10 largest U.S. companies in the seafood business? This was the answer:

UNITED STATES
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 07:00 (GMT + 9)

ChatGPT said:

Here are the 10 largest U.S. companies in the seafood industry, based on revenue, market presence, and influence in the sector:

1. Trident Seafoods

Revenue: Around $2.5 billion (2022 estimate).

Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

Overview: Trident is the largest vertically integrated seafood company in the U.S. It owns fishing vessels and processing plants, focusing primarily on wild-caught Alaskan seafood like salmon, pollock, and crab.

Key Products: Salmon, Pollock, Crab, Cod

2. Mowi USA (formerly Marine Harvest USA)

Mowi ASA, the parent company of Mowi USA, generated €5.44 billion in revenue over the last twelve months (ending in June 2024), showing a slight growth of 2.02% year-over-year. In 2023, the company posted €5.51 billion in revenue, representing an 11.44% increase from the previous year​. Mowi USA is part of this global leader in salmon farming and seafood production, although specific financial figures for the U.S. division alone are not publicly broken out. However, given Mowi's significant global operations, its U.S. branch likely contributes a substantial portion to these overall figures.

Headquarters: Miami, Florida (part of Mowi, headquartered in Norway)

Overview: Mowi USA is part of the global giant Mowi ASA, one of the world’s largest producers of farmed salmon. They are prominent in the U.S. market, providing fresh and processed salmon products.

Key Products: Farmed Salmon

3. Pacific Seafood Group

Revenue:  $1 billion annually.

Headquarters: Clackamas, Oregon

Overview: Pacific Seafood is a family-owned company that harvests, processes, and distributes wild-caught and farmed seafood across the U.S. It has a broad range of seafood products and is a key player in both retail and food service.

Key Products: Shellfish, Finfish, Shrimp, Crab

4. High Liner Foods

Headquarters: Portsmouth, New Hampshire (Canadian-owned)

Overview: High Liner Foods is one of North America's leading processors and distributors of frozen seafood products, focusing on both retail and food service sectors.

Key Products: Frozen Fish, Shrimp, Breaded Seafood

5. Chicken of the Sea International

Headquarters: El Segundo, California

Overview: Known primarily for canned tuna, Chicken of the Sea is a subsidiary of Thai Union Group, one of the largest seafood producers globally. It is a leader in the U.S. canned seafood market.

Key Products: Canned Tuna, Salmon, Shrimp

6. Blue Harvest Fisheries

Note from FIS Editor :Blue Harvest files for Ch. 7 bankruptcy, company likely to liquidate assets (Sept 2023)

Headquarters: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Overview: Blue Harvest Fisheries focuses on sustainable harvesting of U.S. fisheries, particularly in the North Atlantic. They offer both wild-caught and sustainably sourced seafood products.

Key Products: Sea Scallops, Haddock, Flounder

7. Peter Pan Seafood

Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington

Overview: Peter Pan specializes in processing and selling wild Alaska seafood. They are a major supplier of salmon and other species from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.

Key Products: Wild Salmon, Cod, Halibut, Pollock

8. Clearwater Seafoods USA

Headquarters: Bedford, Massachusetts (Canadian-owned)

Overview: Clearwater is known for its focus on premium, wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobsters, and clams. While Canadian-owned, it has a significant presence in the U.S.

Key Products: Sea Scallops, Lobsters, Clams

9. American Seafoods Group

Revenue: Estimated at $500 million.

Headquarters: Seattle, Washington

Overview: A leading harvester and processor of wild-caught seafood from Alaska, particularly focused on species like pollock and Pacific cod. They operate large factory trawlers.

Key Products: Pollock, Pacific Cod, Yellowfin Sole

10. Silver Bay Seafoods

Headquarters: Sitka, Alaska

Overview: Silver Bay Seafoods is a fishermen-owned company that processes wild-caught salmon and other species from the North Pacific. It is one of the largest salmon processors in Alaska.

Key Products: Wild Salmon, Herring, Rockfish

These companies are leaders in the U.S. seafood sector, either through vertical integration, market share, or their commitment to sustainability and innovation.

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