What Bristol Seafood does

Bristol Seafood is a Portland, Maine-based seafood processor and distributor operating as a certified B Corporation since its founding in 1992. The company sources wild-caught and farm-raised species — scallops, cod, haddock, salmon, and shrimp — from MSC- and ASC-certified fisheries in the North Atlantic, North Pacific, South Atlantic, and Peru. Core processing is performed at its single headquarters facility at 5 Portland Fish Pier, where products are hand-trimmed, hand-packed, and in many cases flash-frozen at sea to preserve freshness. Bristol organizes its offering around five species and several convenience sub-brands, including the My Fish Dish ready-to-cook line, Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon, Grab & Go formats, Seafood Singles, and an IQF Bag Program for retail and bulk-pack SKUs for food service.

The company sells through two primary channels: retail grocery chains (Wegmans, Hannaford, Whole Foods Market, Target, Tops Friendly Markets, Stop and Shop, Shaws, Mollie Stone's, and Fresh Direct) and food service operators (restaurants, caterers, institutions). Its revenue model is straightforward wholesale seafood product sales across multiple packaging formats (IQF bags, retail counter, grab-and-go, cedar plank, single-serve). Marketing emphasizes B Corp and sustainability credentials via the company website, Instagram, email newsletter, and in-store retailer promotions.

In July 2025, Mark Foods announced its acquisition of Bristol Seafood, with the transaction expected to close in August 2025. The deal transfers Bristol's entire team and brand to a strategic acquirer seeking expanded Northeast US seafood production capacity and broader sustainability credentials. Following close, Bristol would operate as a subsidiary of Mark Foods; CEO Peter Handy continues to lead the company through the transition.

Name

Bristol Seafood

Legal name

Bristol Seafood LLC

Website

https://bristolseafood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bristol Seafood is a Portland, Maine-based certified B Corporation that processes and distributes sustainably sourced wild-caught and farm-raised seafood (scallops, cod, haddock, salmon, shrimp) through major US retail grocery chains and food service operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Processing

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Seafood Processing (Heading/Gutting/Deheading; Icing) (AFANADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marinated & Seasoned Seafood (Value-Added Raw/Par-Cooked) (AFANALAE)

Keywords

• Sustainable seafood processing
• Frozen seafood products
• Retail seafood distribution
• Food service seafood
• Certified B Corp seafood

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Seafood Product Sales: Sale of premium seafood products including scallops, cod, haddock, salmon, and shrimp through retail and food service channels. Products sold in various formats including IQF bags, retail counter, grab & go, cedar plank, and seafood singles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bristol Seafood processes and sells sustainably sourced wild-caught and farm-raised seafood — including scallops, cod, haddock, salmon, and shrimp — from its Portland, Maine facility. Products are distributed to U.S. retail grocery chains and food service operators in raw bulk formats and in value-added ready-to-cook product lines (IQF Bag, Cedar Plank, Grab & Go, My Fish Dish, Seafood Singles, Food Service & Retail Counter).

Product overview

Bristol Seafood is a certified B Corp seafood company based in Portland, Maine, offering a portfolio of wild-caught and sustainably sourced seafood products. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized around five core seafood types (Scallops, Cod, Haddock, Salmon, Shrimp) supplemented by multiple product collections and convenience formats. Core raw products include Sea Scallops, Peruvian Bay Scallops, Wild Alaska Cod, North Atlantic Haddock, Atlantic Salmon, and Argentine Red Shrimp. These are distributed through distinct product lines: the IQF Bag Program for retail consumers, the Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon line for grilling enthusiasts, the Grab & Go line for convenient meal preparation, the My Fish Dish ready-to-cook collection featuring chef-created flavors (Lemon Pesto, Garlic & Herb Butter, Chesapeake Style Butter, Maple Bourbon), and the Seafood Singles portion-pack line with QR code recipe access. Bulk Food Service & Retail Counter options support commercial buyers. Products are sourced from MSC-certified and ASC-certified fisheries globally, with processing in Portland, Maine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My Fish Dish: Ready-to-cook chef-created seafood dishes packed with sophisticated flavor, available in frozen and slack & sell formats
• Grab & Go Seafood
• Seafood Singles
• Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon
• IQF Bag Program

Products and services

• Sea Scallops Wild North American sea scallops sustainably harvested from MSC-certified fisheries in the North Atlantic (U.S. and Canada), hand-removed from shells and flash frozen, available in 12oz or 16oz bags. Contains no sodium tripolyphosphate. Sold to retail grocery and food service buyers.
• Peruvian Bay Scallops Ocean-ranched bay scallops from the coastal bays of Peru, rated Best Choice by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, IQF, dry, and all-natural, with soft texture and sweet flavor suited to pasta, risotto, chowders, bowls, and appetizers. For retail and food service customers.
• Wild Line-Caught Alaska Cod Wild line-caught Alaska cod from an MSC-certified fishery, frozen at sea within hours of catch, filleted and hand-trimmed at Bristol's Portland, Maine facility; all-natural and protein-packed with Omega 3.
• North Atlantic Wild Line-Caught Haddock Wild-caught haddock from the MSC-certified Norway North East Arctic fishery, frozen at sea within 4 hours of catch, filleted and hand-trimmed in Portland, Maine; low in fat and high in protein.
• Atlantic Salmon Sustainably farmed Atlantic salmon from Norway, Canada, or Chile, ASC and BAP certified, available in multiple preparations including Cedar Plank, Grab & Go, and Seafood Singles formats.
• Raw Wild Argentine Shrimp Wild-caught Argentine Red Shrimp from the deep, cold South Atlantic waters of Argentina, packed in Maine; large, raw, peeled shrimp with firm texture and lobster-like flavor.
• Cooked and Peeled Cold Water Shrimp Wild-caught cold water shrimp from the North Atlantic (Canada), cooked, peeled and flash-frozen on-board vessels; all-natural, high in protein, low in calories, packaged in recyclable zip-lock bags.
• IQF Bag Program Individual Quick Frozen bag program that lets consumers or operators thaw only what is needed; available for cod, haddock, and shrimp with eco-friendly recyclable bags.
• Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon Premium Atlantic Salmon portioned on individual pre-soaked cedar wood planks ready for the grill; available in Sesame Teriyaki, Maple Bourbon, and Soy Ginger varieties.
• Grab & Go Seafood Ready-to-cook chef-created seafood dishes arriving frozen; reduces shrink and labor cost while keeping product fresh longer on shelf, available in Atlantic Salmon and Peruvian Scallop varieties.
• My Fish Dish Ready-to-Cook Line Ready-to-cook seafood line featuring sophisticated chef-created flavor combinations with simple three-step preparation on pack; available frozen or slack & sell. Includes Lemon Pesto Butter Atlantic Salmon, Garlic & Herb Butter Argentine Shrimp, Chesapeake Style Butter Shrimp, and Maple Bourbon Atlantic Salmon.
• Seafood Singles Frozen single portions of salmon with EZ peel packaging, with a QR code on pack linking to chef-inspired recipes and sustainability information; available in Ginger Garlic Butter, Lemon Pesto Butter, and Sesame Teriyaki Atlantic Salmon.
• Food Service & Retail Counter Bulk Program Bulk pack program for food service and retail counter operations, available in IQF or Refresh formats, offering cod fillets, cod portions, haddock fillets, and haddock portions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products distributed across major retail chains in the Northeast US including Wegmans, Hannaford, Whole Foods, Target, Tops, and Stop & Shop

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mark FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 July 2025Mark Foods announced acquisition of Bristol Seafood in July 2025, with transaction expected to close in August 2025. The acquisition will expand Mark Foods' portfolio, production capacity, and footprint, especially in the Northeast region. The deal includes Bristol's entire team and brand as part of Mark Foods' broader strategy to enhance seafood offerings and corporate sustainability practices.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• High Liner Foods: North America's largest value-added frozen seafood company, supplying retail and foodservice with branded and private-label frozen seafood. Highly comparable to Bristol in product category (frozen prepared seafood, fillets, value-added formats) and dual retail/foodservice go-to-market.
• Trident Seafoods: Vertically integrated seafood company producing frozen, canned, and value-added seafood for retail and foodservice. Comparable to Bristol in producing branded, prepared/frozen seafood (salmon, cod, pollock) distributed through US grocery and foodservice channels.
• Clearwater Seafoods: Harvests and processes premium shellfish (scallops, lobster, clams, crab) for retail and foodservice markets. Directly comparable to Bristol's premium, sustainability-certified scallop and shellfish offerings distributed through grocers and restaurants.
• Ocean Beauty Seafoods: Alaska-based seafood processor and distributor of frozen and value-added salmon, cod, and shellfish to retail and foodservice. Closely comparable in species mix, processing model, and customer base to Bristol's wild-caught Alaska cod and salmon lines.
• Eastern Fish Company: US seafood processor/importer producing frozen, value-added seafood products (including branded retail lines) for grocery and foodservice. Similar in scale, customer profile, and product portfolio (frozen fillets, value-added formats) to Bristol.
• Pacific Seafood: Vertically integrated harvester and processor of wild-caught and farmed seafood (salmon, cod, shellfish) selling to retail, foodservice, and consumer channels. Comparable species mix, processing operations, and multi-channel distribution model.
• Norpac Fisheries Export: Hawaii-based seafood processor and distributor of fresh and frozen fish, shellfish, and value-added seafood to US retail and foodservice. Comparable in species, processing model, and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group: Global seafood conglomerate producing frozen, canned, and value-added seafood (Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, King Oscar). Broader and larger than Bristol, but competes in the same frozen value-added seafood category serving US retail.

Regional players

• Fortune Fish & Gourmet: Specialty seafood and gourmet food distributor serving the Midwest US with premium, sustainably sourced seafood for retail and foodservice. Comparable in sustainability positioning and premium customer mix, but primarily Midwest rather than Northeast.

Emerging players

• True Cape Seafood: Emerging seafood brand producing responsibly sourced, value-added seafood products for retail. Smaller-scale peer with comparable sustainability and value-added convenience positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bristolofmaine
• Facebookfacebook.com/BristolSeafoodMaine
• Instagraminstagram.com/bristolseafood
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bristol-seafood

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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