NETUNO

What NETUNO does

NETUNO USA Inc. is a Fort Lauderdale-based wholesale distributor and importer of frozen seafood, founded in 1994, that supplies wholesale distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, and restaurant groups primarily in the United States, with reach across four continents. Its product portfolio spans whole fish (Branzino, Snapper, Grouper, Hogfish), fillets, calamari and octopus, lobster, tuna, steaks and ribs, retail-ready packs, and value-added items under the Passion Foods sub-brand. Core processing capabilities include flash-freezing (e.g., Branzino frozen within four hours of harvest), an exclusive calamari tenderization process delivering 100% net weight with no added water or chemicals, and processing in HACCP and BRC-certified facilities, with sustainability credentials including MSC, ASC, Global G.A.P, BAP, and Friend of the Sea certifications.

NETUNO sells almost exclusively B2B through a channel-partner model, working with major broadliners (Sysco, Gordon's, PFG), independent distributors, and brokers, with order fulfillment from cold storage locations in South Florida, New Jersey, and California, plus a Dominican Republic facility (3 million pounds capacity, expanding to 9 million). The business model is transaction-based with a 2,000-lb minimum order (1,000 lbs for warehouse pickup), credit-application gating for all customers, and dedicated account-manager-led ordering with next-day availability on in-stock items. In July 2025 the company extended its model internationally via NETRADE INTERNATIONAL, a wholly-owned export desk shipping commodity seafood to five continents.

Upstream, NETUNO controls supply through seven active Fishery Improvement Projects (Brazilian Caribbean Red Snapper, Venezuelan Lobster, Mexican Octopus, Indian Grouper, West Coast Indian Squid, Indian Unicorn Filefish, plus Vietnam Mahi and Honduras Lobster initiatives) and the 2020 acquisition of Snapper fishing boats in Northern Brazil. Sustainability is structurally embedded in the value proposition: 70% of products are currently sustainable or FIP-sourced, with a stated target of 90% by 2025, ranking NETUNO among the top five seafood companies supporting FIPs on FisheryProgress globally.

Name

NETUNO

Legal name

Netuno USA Inc.

Website

https://netunousa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NETUNO USA is a Fort Lauderdale-based frozen seafood importer and wholesale distributor (founded 1994) supplying broadline distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, and restaurant groups across four continents with certified, sustainably sourced fish and shellfish.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale (AFAIAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen) (AFAIADAD), Fresh & Frozen Seafood Fillets (Portioned, Skinless/Boneless) (AFANALAA), Frozen Seafood Meals & Value-Added Seafood (CRADADAG)

Keywords

• Frozen seafood distribution
• Wholesale seafood supplier
• Seafood import export
• Foodservice seafood supplier
• Frozen fish distributor

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Seafood Distribution: Wholesale distribution of frozen seafood products to wholesale distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, and restaurant groups. Products include whole fish, fillets, squid & octopus, lobster, tuna, steaks & ribs, and retail items.
2. International Trade (NETRADE INTERNATIONAL): Export of high-volume commodity seafood products to markets worldwide, leveraging NETUNO's global network of trusted suppliers, logistics expertise, and quality assurance capabilities. Ships to five continents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NETUNO USA is a frozen seafood wholesale distributor and importer supplying whole fish, fillets, squid and octopus, lobster, tuna, steaks and ribs, and retail-ready seafood products to wholesale distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, and restaurant groups across four continents. The company sources wild-caught and farm-raised seafood globally and applies flash-freezing technology to preserve freshness, with processing handled in HACCP and BRC certified facilities.

Product overview

NETUNO USA is a seafood wholesale distributor and importer offering a comprehensive portfolio of frozen seafood products across multiple categories including Whole Fish, Fillets, Squid & Octopus, Lobster, Tuna, Steaks & Ribs, Retail, and Other Products (Clams, Conch, Seafood Mix). The company operates primarily as a frozen seafood specialist with products sourced globally from both wild-caught and farm-raised operations. Their core product lines include Branzino (Mediterranean Sea Bass), Barramundi (Asian Sea Bass), Grouper, Snapper, Mahi-Mahi, Calamari/Squid, Lobster, Clams, and Conch. The company also offers value-added products through its Passion Foods sub-brand in partnership with LP Foods. NETUNO distributes to wholesale distributors, foodservice operators, retailers, and restaurant groups, with distribution capabilities through major broadliners such as Sysco, Gordon's, and PFG, as well as independent distributors. Their business model emphasizes quality, consistency, and sustainability, with products processed in HACCP and BRC certified facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Passion Foods: Value-added brand targeting US retail and foodservice market, launched in partnership with LP Foods
• NETUNO
• NETRADE INTERNATIONAL

Products and services

• Whole Fish
• Fillets
• Squid & Octopus (Calamari)
• Lobster (Slipper Lobster Tails)
• Tuna
• Steaks & Ribs (Tambaqui)
• Clams (Whole White Clams)
• Conch Meat (Bahamian Queen Conch)
• Seafood Mix
• Barramundi Fillets
• Mahi Products
• Retail Products
• Passion Foods (Sub-brand)
• NETRADE INTERNATIONAL (International Commodity Seafood Trade)

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Consorcio GastronómicocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2025Five-year partnership creating NETUNO República Dominicana, a strategic partnership shaping seafood distribution in the Dominican Republic. Launched ConsNetu as a dedicated freezer operations company.
• NeptunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Partnership with Neptune for the West Coast Indian Squid Fishery Improvement Project (FIP), supporting squid fisheries on the West Coast of India from Gujarat to Kerala.
• IndoFisheriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Partnership with IndoFisheries for the West Coast Indian Squid FIP, addressing stock sustainability challenges in Indian squid fisheries.
• Winsor WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2024Partnership with Winsor World for the West Coast Indian Squid FIP, supporting sustainable fishing practices.
• Prime Seafood LTDAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 March 2023Exclusive importer arrangement for Prime Seafood LTDA Snapper, solidifying NETUNO's position as the largest Snapper importer in the US.
• LP Foods (Passion Foods)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 May 2022Partnership with LP Foods to launch Passion Foods brand targeting the US market, focusing on premium, sustainable products for retail and foodservice.
• NeptunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Neptune, Baraka, and IndoFisheries for the Indian Unicorn Filefish FIP on the West Coast of India (Kerala and Karnataka).
• BarakacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Neptune, Baraka, and IndoFisheries for the Indian Unicorn Filefish FIP, leveraging existing fleet and resources.
• IndoFisheriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Indian Unicorn Filefish FIP, efficiently leveraging existing fleet and resources used for India Squid and Grouper FIPs.
• SyscocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor broadline distributor partner distributing NETUNO seafood products to foodservice operators.
• Gordon'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor broadline distributor partner distributing NETUNO seafood products to foodservice operators.
• PFG (Performance Food Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor broadline distributor partner distributing NETUNO seafood products to foodservice operators.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stavis Seafoods: Boston-based seafood importer and distributor serving retailers, restaurants, and institutions with an assortment of fresh and frozen seafood. Closely mirrors NETUNO's broadline wholesale model and import-led sourcing strategy.
• True World Foods: US-based importer and distributor of seafood (especially sushi-grade fish and specialty frozen seafood) supplying restaurants and retailers. Comparable sourcing, channel mix, and product customization capabilities to NETUNO.
• Inland Seafood: Atlanta-based seafood processor and distributor supplying restaurants and retailers throughout the Southeast US. Comparable in that it combines processing/packaging with broadline B2B distribution of frozen and fresh seafood.
• Fortune Fish & Gourmet: Specialty seafood and gourmet foods wholesale distributor serving foodservice and retail across the US. Comparable to NETUNO in portfolio breadth, B2B/wholesale go-to-market, and multi-species frozen-seafood focus.
• Supreme Fish & Lobster Co. Specialty seafood and live-lobster distributor serving foodservice and retail. Operates a parallel niche in curated, chef-quality frozen seafood and value-added products, overlapping with NETUNO's specialty positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Pacific Seafood: Large family-owned, vertically integrated West Coast seafood harvester and distributor across fresh, frozen, and value-added categories. A broader incumbent than NETUNO with self-owned supply, but overlapping customer base of broadliners and foodservice operators.
• Maruha Nichiro: Japan-based global seafood company with operations across fishing, aquaculture, processing, and distribution. Overlaps NETUNO in global commodity trading and frozen seafood distribution to retail and foodservice customers worldwide.
• Thai Union Group: Global seafood conglomerate behind Chicken of the Sea, Bumble Bee, and seafood supply for foodservice. Competes with NETUNO in international commodity sourcing, sustainability programs, and broadline foodservice supply, but at vastly larger scale.
• High Liner Foods: North American branded and value-added seafood company focused on frozen prepared products for retail and foodservice. Comparable category overlap on frozen value-added seafood though at significantly larger scale and more brand-heavy.

Others

• Sysco Corporation: Largest US broadline foodservice distributor and a key NETUNO channel partner. Listed as OTHERS because Sysco is simultaneously a customer relationship and a potential competitor with growing owned-brand and seafood procurement capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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