Gourmet Fusion Foods

What Gourmet Fusion Foods does

Gourmet Fusion Foods, Inc. (GFF) is a privately held B2B seafood procurement and supply chain management company headquartered in Culver City, California. The company provides global seafood supply chain management solutions to retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers throughout North America, with procurement and quality control operations extending across five countries (United States, Singapore, Vietnam, India, and South America presence). The core offering centers on strategic procurement services sourced from a network of fully audited suppliers, supported by on-site quality assurance teams positioned at source locations and a custom-built integrated logistics management system that provides on-demand shipment status and optimal replenishment. Facilities are compliant with GFSI-recognized food safety management schemes, including Global Aquaculture BAP standards and BRC Global Standards.

The company's product portfolio spans a broad seafood SKU set, including shrimp (Black Tiger, Fresh Water, Warmwater Salad, and White Vannemei), squid, fish fillets (Grouper, Snapper, Cod, Pollock, Flounder, Tilapia, Swai), yellowfin tuna (Steaks, Saku Blocks, Poke & Cubes, Loins), imitation crab, and pasteurized crab meat, complemented by custom value-added products such as breaded shrimp, marinated shrimp, breaded calamari, and frozen prepared seafood appetizers and entrees. Product Development Services (portfolio evaluation, competitive landscape review, scenario risk assessments, trial testing, and deployment strategy) are bundled alongside core procurement. The company also pursues sustainability positioning through a Fisheries Improvement Project partnership with Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries and the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, targeting yellowfin and neritic tuna in Indonesia's Banda Sea.

The business model combines transaction-fee-based procurement of seafood products with professional services revenue from product development engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per customer based on specifications, volumes, and contract terms. GFF distributes directly to B2B customers in North America and maintains domestic inventories for shrimp products. The company is founder/management-owned with no recorded funding rounds, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, and currently operates with 11–50 employees.

Name

Gourmet Fusion Foods

Legal name

Gourmet Fusion Foods, Inc.

Website

https://gourmetfusionfoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gourmet Fusion Foods is a Culver City-based B2B seafood procurement and supply chain management company that sources, quality-controls, and distributes shrimp, tuna, squid, fish fillets, and value-added seafood to retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers across North America from a five-country global sourcing network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Procurement and Supply Chain Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Distribution (CRAOABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI), Value-Added Seafood Packaging (MAP/Vacuum, Portion Packs, Private Label) (AFANADAM)

Keywords

• Seafood procurement
• Supply chain management
• Food distribution
• Fishery improvement
• Seafood sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Procurement Services: Global seafood supply chain management solutions providing competitive purchase pricing, consistent quality, and on-time replenishment to retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers. Revenue generated through procurement of seafood products including shrimp, fish fillets, tuna, squid, and value-added seafood products.
2. Product Development Services: Customized product development services complementing unique needs of customers including product portfolio evaluation, competitive landscape review, scenario risk assessments, trial testing, product deployment strategy development, and rollout execution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gourmet Fusion Foods provides global seafood supply chain management solutions, procuring and distributing a portfolio of seafood products (shrimp, squid, fish fillets, yellowfin tuna, imitation crab, pasteurized crab meat, and value-added seafood items) to retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers throughout North America. The company combines strategic procurement services, custom product development, an integrated logistics management system, and on-site quality assurance to deliver consistent supply, competitive pricing, and regulatory-compliant seafood sourcing.

Product overview

Gourmet Fusion Foods is a global seafood supply chain management company providing integrated strategic procurement and product development services to retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers throughout North America. The company's core product portfolio centers on a comprehensive line of shrimp products (including Black Tiger Shrimp, Fresh Water Shrimp, Warmwater Salad Shrimp, and White Vannemei Shrimp), squid products, fish fillets (Grouper, Snapper, Cod, Pollock, Flounder, Tilapia, Swai), Yellowfin Tuna (Steaks, Saku Blocks, Poke & Cubes, Loins), Imitation Crab (Sticks, Meats, Chunks), and Pasteurized Crab Meat (Cans, Pouches). These core products are complemented by Custom Sourcing Services that leverage a global network of audited suppliers, and Value-Added Products including breaded shrimp, marinated shrimp, and frozen prepared seafood appetizers and entrees produced to customer specifications. Services include Strategic Procurement Services (global network, quality assurance teams, integrated logistics management) and Product Development Services (portfolio evaluation, competitive analysis, deployment strategy).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Shrimp Product Line Comprehensive range of shrimp products including Black Tiger Shrimp (Block Frozen Raw Headless Shell-On, IQF Raw Easy Peel, IQF Raw Peeled & Deveined, Tail-On & Tail-Off, IQF Cooked, Breaded, Shrimp Rings with cocktail sauce, Shrimp Skewers), Fresh Water Shrimp, Warmwater Salad Shrimp, and White Vannamei Shrimp, supplied to retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers in North America.
• Squid Products Squid products available in multiple forms including Whole Cleaned, Tubes, Tubes & Tentacles, and Rings, supplied through the company's global seafood supply chain.
• Fish Fillets Wide variety of fish fillets including Grouper, Snapper, Cod, Pollock, Flounder, Tilapia, and Swai, supplied to B2B customers through global sourcing.
• Yellowfin Tuna Yellowfin tuna products available as Steaks, Saku Blocks, Poke & Cubes, and Loins, sourced with sustainability commitments via the company's Fisheries Improvement Project.
• Imitation Crab Imitation crab products available in Sticks, Meats, and Chunks formats for foodservice and retail customers.
• Pasteurized Crab Meat Pasteurized crab meat available in cans (all sizes) and pouches (all sizes) for retail and foodservice distribution.
• Value-Added Products Custom value-added seafood products including breaded shrimp, marinated shrimp, breaded calamari, seafood mix, and frozen prepared seafood appetizers and entrees produced to customer specifications.
• Custom Sourcing Services Custom sourcing services leveraging the company's seafood product expertise, supplier relationships, and logistics systems to source a variety of seafood products to customer specifications.
• Strategic Procurement Services Strategic procurement services including access to a global network of audited suppliers, quality assurance teams in Southeast Asia and South America providing on-site inspection, procurement specialists at source locations, integrated logistics management system, and flexible financing options for B2B customers.
• Product Development Services Product development services including product portfolio evaluation, competitive landscape review, scenario risk assessments, trial testing and performance review, product deployment strategy development, and rollout execution for retailers, foodservice distributors, and manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shift from short-term tactical purchases toward strategic procurement solutions delivers recurring savings to customers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dharma Samudera Fishing Industries (DSFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2016Partnership to launch a Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) to promote sustainability for yellowfin tuna and other neritic tuna species in the Banda Sea off the coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The goal is to ensure the long-term future of the tuna fishing industry, guarantee economic benefits for traditional fishermen through international market access, and develop a Banda Sea fisheries management plan administered by DSFI. This partnership promotes sustainability, transparency, and traceability to monitor tuna origin and population status.
• Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2016NGO partnership providing advice and information for the Fisheries Improvement Project launch. SFP shapes corporate responsibility, works closely with companies providing information on various fisheries and education to develop programs that advance sustainability. GFF sources a majority of its tuna from the western part of the Indian Ocean and works with SFP to increase certified and sustainable products across its sourcing supply chain.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Clearwater Seafoods: Canadian seafood harvester and processor of clams, scallops, lobster, and crab, supplying retail, foodservice, and industrial customers globally. Comparable in vertically integrated seafood B2B supply.
• North Coast Seafoods: Boston-based seafood processor and distributor serving restaurants, retailers, and foodservice operators along the East Coast. Comparable B2B seafood supply chain business with similar customer profile.
• Trident Seafoods: One of the largest vertically integrated seafood companies in North America, Trident procures, processes, and distributes shrimp, fish, and shellfish to retailers and foodservice, directly overlapping GFF's procurement and distribution model.
• Seattle Fish Company: Mid-sized sustainable-focused seafood distributor supplying restaurants and retailers across the US Midwest and Mountain West. Shares GFF's emphasis on sustainability and B2B foodservice/retail distribution.
• Inland Seafood: Atlanta-based seafood processor and distributor providing fresh and frozen seafood to restaurants, retailers, and foodservice distributors across the Southeastern US. Closely comparable in scale and B2B distribution model.
• Fortune Fish & Gourmet: Specialty foodservice distributor offering seafood, meat, and gourmet products to restaurants and retailers across the US. Directly comparable as a specialty seafood B2B distributor with product development capabilities.
• Ocean Beauty Seafoods: Alaska-based seafood processor and distributor with broad product portfolio (salmon, herring, halibut, etc.) supplying retailers, restaurants, and foodservice distributors across North America.
• Pacific Seafood Group: Family-owned US seafood harvester, processor, and distributor serving retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. Closely comparable B2B seafood supply chain model with similar customer segmentation.
• High Liner Foods: North American value-added frozen seafood company selling branded and private-label products to retail and foodservice. Comparable in the value-added product and B2B foodservice/retail channel focus.

Broad incumbents

• Thai Union Group: Global seafood giant (Chicken of the Sea, King Oscar brands) operating across the seafood value chain including shrimp, tuna, and value-added products. Operates in the same product categories at much greater scale, with overlapping retail and foodservice customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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