Acadia Crawfish

What Acadia Crawfish does

Acadia Crawfish, LLC is a family-owned Louisiana specialty food company founded in 1991 by Scott Broussard and Jim Barbin in Crowley, Louisiana. The company farm-raises, grades, and distributes crawfish — both live (full sacks, selects, half sacks) and frozen/processed (12oz and 16oz tail meat packs, whole cooked crawfish) — alongside an extended portfolio of complementary Louisiana products including andouille sausage, boudin, crawfish and meat pies, crawfish dip, shrimp, alligator, oysters, and boil accessories. Its proprietary Cajun Bayou Blends seasoning line, developed by the founders in 1991, is sold as a multi-SKU branded product family (all-purpose seasoning, seafood boils, fish fry, liquid boil, gift bags) and is reportedly used in many Louisiana crawfish restaurants.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at acadiacrawfish.com shipping nationwide via FedEx 2-Day/Overnight and airport cargo delivery, supplemented by a local pickup option within 100 miles of Crowley; and a wholesale channel for restaurants, qualified resellers, and grocery chains with a 200-lb minimum purchase requirement. Operating geographies exclude ten states (Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Alaska). The underlying technology is centered on farm-raised crawfish aquaculture and a dual hand-and-machine grading process producing 10-15 crawfish per pound for premium selects, supported by a dedicated processing facility and wholesale dock blocks expanded in 2015.

The business is bootstrapped with no external funding, remains family-owned under Scott Broussard as sole owner since 1998, and operates with 1-10 employees on a seasonal cycle (crawfish season typically December-July, ~8 months). Revenue is generated through one-time transactional e-commerce sales and wholesale recurring orders, with unit prices ranging from $6 for a 16oz seasoning to $144.50 for a 10-pack of 16oz crawfish tail meat, and live crawfish sacks priced at $55-$135. Marketing channels include the e-commerce website, YouTube, Facebook, email/newsletter, and a recipes and news blog.

Name

Acadia Crawfish

Legal name

Acadia Crawfish, LLC

Website

https://acadiacrawfish.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acadia Crawfish is a family-owned Louisiana specialty food company that farm-raises, grades, and ships live and frozen crawfish nationwide via DTC e-commerce and wholesale channels, alongside its proprietary Cajun Bayou Blends seasoning line and complementary Louisiana products like boudin, sausage, and meat pies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Seafood Distribution

NAICS

Fish and Seafood Merchant Wholesalers (42446), Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Shellfish Wholesale (Crustaceans & Mollusks) (AFAIADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Seafood Meals & Value-Added Seafood (CRADADAG), Shellfish Value-Added Products (Shucked Oysters, Mussels, Clams; Cooked/Marinated) (AFANALAK)

Keywords

• Farm-raised crawfish
• Cajun seafood products
• Louisiana specialty foods
• Crawfish boil supplies
• Wholesale seafood distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Crowley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Online retail sales of crawfish products, seafood, Louisiana specialties, and seasonings directly to individual consumers across the United States. Products include live crawfish, frozen crawfish tails, whole cooked crawfish, shrimp, alligator, oysters, boudin, sausage, meat pies, and seasoning blends.
2. Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale pricing for qualified resellers including restaurants and businesses. Requires 200-lb minimum purchase excluding shipping/freight. Products sold wholesale include crawfish, seasoning, and Cajun products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acadia Crawfish sells farm-raised Louisiana crawfish and Cajun food products through its direct-to-consumer e-commerce store at acadiacrawfish.com, offering live crawfish, frozen crawfish tail meat, whole cooked crawfish, complementary seafood (shrimp, alligator, oysters), Louisiana specialty items (boudin, sausage, meat pies, crawfish dip), and the proprietary Cajun Bayou Blends seasoning line. The company also operates a wholesale channel supplying restaurants, grocery chains, and qualified resellers across the United States.

Product overview

Acadia Crawfish is a Louisiana-based specialty food company that sells farm-raised crawfish and Cajun food products. The company operates as an e-commerce platform offering live crawfish (Full Sack, Selects, and Half Sack varieties in various weights), frozen crawfish products (tail meat in 12oz and 16oz packs, whole cooked crawfish), and crawfish party packs. Beyond crawfish, the portfolio includes complementary seafood products (shrimp, alligator meat, oysters), Louisiana specialties (andouille sausage, boudin, meat pies including crawfish, meat, and shrimp varieties, crawfish dip), and the proprietary Cajun Bayou Blends seasoning line (all-purpose seasonings, seafood boils in various sizes, fish fry, shrimp and oyster fry, liquid boil). The company also sells crawfish boil accessories (boiling gloves, sack hooks, serving trays, hand cleaner wipes) and branded apparel. Products are shipped across the United States with temperature-sensitive items shipping Mon-Wed. Wholesale ordering requires a 200-lb minimum purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cajun Bayou Blends: Proprietary all-purpose seasoning blend developed by the founders in 1991, used in many popular crawfish restaurants across Louisiana.

Products and services

• Live Crawfish Full Sack 30lbs Premium live crawfish averaging 30-35 pounds per sack, washed and graded fresh from the pond, shipped with 2 lbs of Cajun Bayou Blends seafood boil seasoning.
• Live Crawfish Selects 30 lbs
• Live Crawfish Selects 15lbs 15 pounds of washed and graded premium selects live crawfish (10-15 per pound), ready to boil.
• Live Crawfish Washed 30LBS 30 pounds of live washed crawfish fresh from the pond, shipped with 2 lbs of Cajun Bayou Blends seafood boil.
• Live Crawfish Washed Half Sack 15lbs Half sack of live crawfish washed and ready to boil, shipped with 1 lb of Cajun Bayou Blends seafood boil.
• 12oz Crawfish Tail Meat (3 Packs) Three packs of 12oz peeled and deveined frozen crawfish tail meat, suitable for etouffee, fettuccine, and other Cajun dishes.
• 16oz Crawfish Tail Meat (10 Packs) 10 lbs of peeled and deveined frozen crawfish tail meat (16oz packs), shipped Mon-Wed to avoid weekend delays.
• Whole Cooked Crawfish Frozen seasoned whole cooked crawfish in 5 lb packages containing 16-22 pieces per pound.
• Select Whole Cooked Crawfish Premium seasoned whole cooked crawfish in 5 lb packages, counting 10-15 pieces per pound for the larger, premium-grade sizes.
• Seafood Party Pack Bundled party pack containing 15 lbs live crawfish, 2 lbs frozen EZ peel shrimp, 1 lb frozen crawfish tail meat, 1 lb alligator fillet, 2 lbs Cajun Bayou Blends seafood boil, and 8oz all-purpose seasoning.
• EZ Peel Shrimp 16/20 CT Imported farm-raised easy-to-peel shrimp sized 16-20 count per pound, suitable for frying or boiling alongside crawfish.
• Gulf Shrimp 21/25 Headless 2lb bag Gulf Shrimp, headless, product of USA, sized 21-25 per pound, suitable for boiling, grilling, or frying.
• Alligator White Meat (3 Packs) Three packs of farm-raised alligator white meat fillets, shipped Mon-Wed for perishable orders.
• Frozen Shucked Oysters 4 lb (1 gallon) of fresh shucked Louisiana oysters suspended in oyster juice, flash frozen, containing approximately 70-90 oysters.
• Andouille Smoked Sausage Pure pork smoked Andouille sausage seasoned with Cajun seasoning, larger than traditional smoked sausage, sold as a 2-link pack (1.5 lbs).
• Original Boudin Traditional Louisiana boudin made with pork, pork liver, rice, onions, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning, sold as a 2-link pack (14 oz).
• Frey Smoked Sausage (3lbs) 3 lbs of smoked pork sausage suitable for crawfish boils, grilling, or gumbo.
• Cajun Crawfish Pie Flaky empanada generously stuffed with spicy crawfish filling, celery, green bell peppers, onion, parsley, and rice, sold in 12-count packs.
• Cajun Meat Pie Flaky empanada stuffed with seasoned ground beef, minced onion, ground peppers, and parsley, sold in 12-count packs.
• Dat-Dip 16oz Crawfish Dipping Sauce 16oz container of Dat-Dip Louisiana dipping sauce, a blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, and seasoning intended as a crawfish dip.
• Cajun Bayou Blends 8oz All Purpose Seasoning The classic proprietary Cajun Bayou Blends mix of seasonings and spices, sized 8oz, used for everything from grilled chicken to french fries.
• Cajun Bayou Blends 16oz All Purpose Seasoning 16oz size of the proprietary Cajun Bayou Blends all-purpose seasoning blend.
• Cajun Bayou Blends 1lb Seafood Boil Classic 1lb seafood boil bag of the proprietary spice blend designed for crawfish, shrimp, and crabs.
• Cajun Bayou Blends 50lb Bulk Seafood Boil Bulk 50lb box of classic Cajun Bayou Blends seafood boil for large-scale boiling needs, often used by restaurants and events.
• Cajun Bayou Blends 10oz Fish Fry Blend of Cajun Bayou Blends All-Purpose Seasoning and corn meal for coating seafood in a crispy crust, sized 10oz.
• Cajun Bayou Blends Liquid Boil Concentrated liquid seafood boil delivering bold Cajun flavor to seafood, potatoes, or vegetables.
• Cajun Bayou Blend Gift Bag Variety gift bag containing 1-16oz all-purpose seasoning, 1-8oz all-purpose seasoning, 1-8oz No MSG seasoning, 1-8oz sodium-free seasoning, 1-16oz Liquid Boil, 2-10oz Fish Fry, 2-10oz Shrimp and Oyster Fry, and 2-16oz Seafood Boil.
• Boiling Gloves Heavily insulated gloves for handling hot surfaces from the grill to boiling pots during crawfish boils.
• Crawfish Sack Hooks Specially designed hooks for grabbing and handling sacks of live crawfish safely.
• Acadia Crawfish Branded T-Shirts Short-sleeve t-shirts custom-printed with the Acadia Crawfish logo, available in multiple colors.
• Wholesale Distribution Program Wholesale crawfish, seasoning, and Cajun product sales to restaurants, grocery chains, and qualified resellers with a 200-lb minimum purchase requirement (excluding shipping/freight).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics: DTC e-commerce retailer of premium seafood and proteins shipping nationwide with a focus on quality and provenance. Comparable to Acadia on the DTC seafood shipping model, though positioned in the premium/sustainable seafood niche rather than regional Cajun cuisine.
• Wild Alaskan Company: DTC seafood subscription company shipping wild-caught Alaskan seafood nationwide with subscription logistics. Comparable to Acadia on the DTC seafood e-commerce and cold-chain shipping infrastructure, though in a different species/category.

Broad incumbents

• Phillips Foods: Maryland-based seafood company specializing in crab cakes and other prepared seafood sold through foodservice, retail, and DTC. Comparable to Acadia on value-added prepared seafood and foodservice/wholesale distribution, but at significantly larger scale and with broader seafood portfolio.
• Zatarain's: Cajun and Creole food brand owned by McCormick & Company, with a broad portfolio of rice mixes, seasonings, and seafood boil products. Comparable to Acadia's Cajun seasoning/seafood boil business but competes as a mass-market incumbent with national grocery distribution.
• McIlhenny Company (Tabasco): Louisiana-based maker of Tabasco sauce and broader pepper sauce/seasoning portfolio with global distribution. Comparable to Acadia on Louisiana heritage branding and specialty food positioning, but at much larger scale and as a broader condiment/sauce incumbent.
• Tony Chachere's: Iconic Louisiana Cajun seasoning brand established in 1972, with broad grocery distribution and a wider seasoning/seasoned product portfolio. Comparable to Acadia's seasoning line but operates at significantly larger scale and broader distribution.

Direct peers

• Slap Ya Mama: Louisiana-based Cajun seasoning brand founded in 1977, offering all-purpose seasoning, Cajun rubs, and seafood boils sold through grocery and DTC channels. Direct competitor to Cajun Bayou Blends for the core seasoning business and to Acadia's broader Cajun product portfolio.
• Cajun Grocer: Online retailer of Louisiana Cajun and Creole specialty foods including live crawfish, seafood, and seasonings shipped nationwide. Highly comparable to Acadia on DTC model, regional cuisine focus, and nationwide shipping infrastructure.
• Louisiana Crawfish Company: Louisiana-based crawfish distributor and processor supplying live and cooked crawfish via DTC and wholesale channels. Most direct comparable to Acadia on product mix (live/frozen crawfish) and regional Louisiana operating model.
• Blue Runner Bayou Foods: Louisiana-based manufacturer of Cajun specialty products including sauces, gravies, and seasonings. Comparable regional peer operating in the same Cajun food category with similar wholesale and retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYmyU8RlsaX9XX981QtRZPQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/acadiacrawfish
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acadia-crawfish

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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