What Devi Seafoods does

Devi Seafoods (legally Devi Sea Foods Limited) is a vertically integrated Indian shrimp processor, feed manufacturer, and exporter headquartered in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, founded in 1992. The company operates across the full aquaculture value chain: SPF (Specific Pathogen Free) broodstock hatcheries in Kakinada, captive and contracted BAP- and ASC-certified shrimp farms, two processing plants in Singarayakonda and Tanuku producing over 20,000 tons of processed shrimp annually, and two feed mills (Kakinada and Ongole) with combined capacity of 180,000 tons of DEVEE brand shrimp feed and adjacent healthcare products. Shrimp is sold in raw, cooked, peeled, and value-added forms (Easy Peel, Skewered, Marinated, Nobashi EBI, Shrimp Rings) plus private-label programs for grocery and retail customers. A wholly-owned US subsidiary, Devi Seafoods Inc. (Houston, established 2005), manages distribution across the Northeast, Midwest, South, and West US regions, handling warehousing, inventory management, and direct customer support for enterprise foodservice and retail accounts.

The company is led by founder-Chairman and Managing Director Brahmanandanam Portu, recognized with the Global Aquaculture Alliance's Wallace R. Stevens Lifetime Achievement Award. Revenue is generated through two primary streams: B2B sales of processed and value-added shrimp (FY2020 disclosed volume of 43 million lbs across 1,300 shipments) and sales of DEVEE brand feed plus healthcare and pond management products. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with quote-based B2B pricing; the company does not publish price lists. Customer concentration appears weighted toward large US broadline foodservice distributors, with Sysco Corporation publicly recognized as Supplier of the Year (2014) and Gold Supplier for 2012-2017 and 2019.

Devi holds an unusually dense certification stack including BAP 4-star (processing, farms, hatchery, feed mill), ASC certified farms, BRC Global Food Safety, IFS Food, HACCP-based QA labs, US FDA registration, and EU export approval. The business is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no M&A history, and 501-1,000 employees. Operating geographies span India (production) and the United States (distribution); international bodies (IAFI, NFDB, FAO, UNIDO, WorldFish) are engaged via the World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai.

Name

Devi Seafoods

Legal name

Devi Sea Foods Limited

Website

https://deviseafoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Devi Seafoods is a vertically integrated Indian shrimp processor, feed manufacturer, and exporter (founded 1992) that operates hatcheries, farms, two processing plants, two feed mills, and a US distribution subsidiary in Houston, supplying B2B foodservice and retail customers across the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shrimp Processing and Aquaculture

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (3117), Aquaculture (1125), Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Shrimp & Prawn Feed (AFADADAB), Specialty Performance Feed (Pigmentation, Flesh Quality, FCR Optimization) (AFADADAJ)

Keywords

• Shrimp processing
• Seafood export
• Aquaculture feed
• Shrimp farming
• Frozen seafood

Headquarters

HQ city

Visakhapatnam

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Shrimp Processing and Export: Core revenue stream from processing and exporting frozen shrimp products including raw, cooked, and value-added forms. The company exports over 20,000 tons of processed shrimp annually. Financial year 2020 data shows 1,300 shipments and 43 million lbs in sales.
2. Shrimp Feed Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of premium Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp feed under the DEVEE brand, along with healthcare and pond management products. Capacity of 180,000 tons annually across two manufacturing locations.
3. US Distribution and Supply Solutions: Wholly owned US subsidiary Devi Sea Foods Inc. provides marketing, distribution, and supply chain solutions to US food service and retail customers. Manages inventory and distribution requirements across all major US regions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Devi Sea Foods is a vertically integrated Indian shrimp processor and aquaculture feed manufacturer. It processes and exports frozen raw, cooked, peeled, easy peel, and value-added shrimp (skewered, marinated, Nobashi EBI, shrimp rings) for food service and retail customers, and manufactures the DEVEE brand of premium Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp feed together with pond-healthcare additives. Operations span BAP 4-star and ASC-certified hatcheries, captive farms, two processing plants, two feed mills, and a wholly-owned US distribution subsidiary.

Product overview

Devi Sea Foods operates as a vertically integrated shrimp processing and export company with three core business verticals. The primary vertical is Shrimp Processing and Export, featuring two processing facilities producing over 20,000 tons annually. The second vertical is the Shrimp Feed Division manufacturing DEVEE brand feed (180,000 ton capacity) plus healthcare products (D-Mag, Vinalic, Devee Pro, G-Mix, Beta Slim-S, D-Tox). The third vertical is Devi Sea Foods Inc., a US-based subsidiary handling marketing and distribution. The company also operates its own BAP certified shrimp farms, hatcheries, and offers private label programs. Products include Easy Peel Shrimp, Cooked Shrimp, Peeled Shrimp, and Value Added Shrimp (Skewered, Marinated, Nobashi EBI, Shrimp Rings).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Easy Peel Shrimp Raw shrimp with split back designed for easy peeling, marinating, fast cooking, and retaining sauce flavor; suitable for boiling, broiling, or grilling. Targeted at food service operators, retailers, and consumers via private label and branded programs.
• Cooked Shrimp Pre-cooked shrimp made from fresh raw shrimp, hand peeled, sized, and steam cooked to lock in natural flavor. No seasonings added; ready for hot or cold dishes. Targeted at food service operators and retailers seeking ready-to-use shrimp.
• Peeled Shrimp Peeled shrimp available in Tail-on and Tail-off forms, eliminating wasted yield and saving preparation time for kitchens. Targeted at food service operators and retailers.
• Value Added Shrimp Customized shrimp products including Skewered, Marinated, Stretched (Nobashi EBI), and Shrimp Rings, packaged to specific customer needs. Targeted at food service operators and retailers seeking ready-to-cook or specialty shrimp formats.
• DEVEE Shrimp Feed Scientifically formulated shrimp feed for Pacific White (Vannamei) and Black Tiger shrimp, developed for Indian farming conditions with a balanced amino acid profile and fortified vitamins and minerals. Targeted at Indian shrimp farmers (own BAP farms, contracted farms, and independent farmers).
• D-Mag Concentrated natural mineral salts supporting moulting, shell formation, and anti-cramps in low and high salinity ponds, with macro and micro minerals. Targeted at shrimp farmers.
• Vinalic Feed additive with organic acids, herbal extracts, prebiotics, essential enzymes, and a Quorum Sensing Inhibition Agent that controls bacterial activity in the shrimp digestive tract and helps prevent white feces syndrome. Targeted at shrimp farmers.
• Devee Pro Soil and water probiotic combination that improves and adds sustainability to pond water and soil through specialty probiotic strains. Targeted at shrimp farmers.
• G-Mix Concentrated multi-trace mineral mix feed additive for shrimp growth with extra phosphorus concentration to enhance support during moulting and stress periods. Targeted at shrimp farmers.
• Beta Slim-S Feed additive containing yeast extract (Beta-Glucans, MOS, Nucleotide), vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids to support shrimp immunity and health during stress. Targeted at shrimp farmers.
• D-Tox Pond water quality freshener that reduces water viscosity, detoxifies toxins from Vibrio, Pseudomonas, and plankton, helps improve shelling, and reduces heavy metal load. Targeted at shrimp farmers.
• Private Label Shrimp Programs Customized private label programs that ensure retail and food service customers receive shrimp products in specified quantities and specifications over agreed periods. Targeted at grocery retailers, supermarket chains, and food service operators seeking their own branded shrimp SKUs.
• Devi Sea Foods Inc. US Supply Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity: 20,000+ tons processed shrimp annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Association of Fish and Seafood Producers (IAFI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IAFI is jointly organizing the World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai with PDA Ventures and the National Fisheries Development Board. Devi Seafoods is mentioned as part of India's seafood industry participating in this global event.
• PDA VenturesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026PDA Ventures is co-organizing the World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai with IAFI and National Fisheries Development Board, showcasing India's growing role in global seafood trade.
• National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026NFDB is jointly organizing World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai with IAFI and PDA Ventures, with support from multiple Indian government ministries.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)minorOthers · 1 January 2026FAO is listed as an international supporting body for the World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai, along with UNIDO and WorldFish.
• UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization)minorOthers · 1 January 2026UNIDO is supporting the World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai as an international body, along with FAO and WorldFish.
• WorldFishminorOthers · 1 January 2026WorldFish is listed as an international supporting organization for the World Seafood Congress 2026 in Chennai.
• Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)coreOthersDevi Seafoods is a 4-star BAP certified producer, with BAP certified processing facilities, farms, hatchery, and feed mill. Supports and implements BAP certification standards throughout its supply chain.
• Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)coreOthersDevi Sea Foods has ASC certified farms (ASC-C-01137) and supports ASC certification standards for sustainable aquaculture sourcing.
• BRCGS (Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards)coreOthersDevi Seafoods processing facilities hold BRC Global Food Safety Certification, meeting international food safety standards under the GFSI program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Avanti Feeds: Indian shrimp feed manufacturer and processor with vertically integrated operations; directly comparable to Devi across feed (avanti brand), processing and exports of Vannamei and Black Tiger shrimp.
• Apex Frozen Foods: Indian integrated shrimp processor and exporter with own farming and processing; competes with Devi for the same US/EU retail and food service customers with similar ready-to-cook and value-added shrimp SKUs.
• Nekkanti Sea Foods: Indian shrimp processor-exporter with own farms and processing facilities; comparable product mix (raw and cooked shrimp) and customer overlap in US food service and retail channels.
• Coastal Corporation Limited: Indian shrimp exporter with processing and aquaculture operations serving US/EU food service; closely comparable scale and product line to Devi's shrimp processing vertical.
• Falcon Marine Exports: India-based shrimp processor-exporter with processing plants in Andhra Pradesh; competes head-to-head with Devi for US retail and food service customers.
• Sandhya Marines: Indian integrated seafood processor with shrimp as a core category; overlaps with Devi in B2B shrimp exports and private-label supply to US retailers.
• Waterbase Limited: Indian aquaculture company operating in shrimp farming and feed; comparable to Devi's hatchery, farming and feed vertical with similar Indian shrimp market exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group: One of the world's largest seafood companies with shrimp processing and global food service/retail distribution; competes with Devi in US food service channels but at far greater scale and brand breadth.
• Charoen Pokphand Foods (CP Foods): Global aquaculture and seafood conglomerate with vertically integrated shrimp operations; comparable integrated model (feed, farm, processing, distribution) and overlaps with Devi in feed technology and processing.
• High Liner Foods: North American value-added frozen seafood company serving US food service and retail; comparable to Devi's US food service/retail positioning and processed shrimp product formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/deviseafoods

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Devi Seafoods