Notre Dame Seafoods

What Notre Dame Seafoods does

Notre Dame Seafoods Inc. is a privately held, family-owned seafood processor and wholesale exporter headquartered in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, with primary processing operations in Comfort Cove, Notre Dame Bay. Established in 1944, the company operates a single world-class processing plant staffed by 150+ employees (though the firmographic headcount range of 11-50 is also noted in the source data, creating a discrepancy) and produces six cold-water species — Cod, Snow Crab, Greenland Halibut/Turbot, Mackerel, Capelin, and Squid — all 100% wild-caught from the North Atlantic. Processing capabilities include IQF (Individually Quick Frozen), blast freezing, and headed/gutted formats, with bulk packaging ranging from 7 kg to 30 lbs under the NDS brand or customer private label.

The company's go-to-market is exclusively direct B2B wholesale export, with no digital marketing, e-commerce, or third-party channel presence. Distribution spans North America, Asia (USA, Japan, China, Taiwan), and Europe, with documented anchor accounts including Eastern Fish Company (25+ years), Hanwa Co., Ltd. Japan (20+ years), and Rio Import & Export Ltd. Revenue is generated through per-order wholesale transactions at undisclosed pricing negotiated directly with buyers. The company holds Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Fisheries Standard certification across all products and voluntarily complies with HACCP and EFSIS food safety standards, with operations regulated under the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Notre Dame Seafoods maintains tight supply chain control via long-term partnerships with local fish harvesters operating a primarily owner-operated fleet of vessels (35-65 feet), which the company cites as ensuring primary access to the freshest catch. A full product traceability system links catch to finished carton, enabling rapid recall. Leadership is concentrated within the Eveleigh family across three generations (Jason Eveleigh, President; Greg Eveleigh, General Manager; Danielle Eveleigh, Quality Manager), with Garfield Mitchelmore as CFO. The company is independently owned with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company.

Name

Notre Dame Seafoods

Legal name

Notre Dame Seafoods Inc.

Website

https://notredameseafoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Notre Dame Seafoods Inc. is a family-owned Canadian seafood processor established in 1944, producing 100% wild-caught cold-water species (cod, snow crab, capelin, Greenland halibut, mackerel, squid) at its Newfoundland plant and exporting wholesale to B2B distributors across North America, Asia, and Europe under the MSC-certified brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Processing & Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (31171)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAIADAD

Seafood Wholesale (Fresh & Frozen)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale

Keywords

• Wholesale seafood supply
• Wild-caught cold-water seafood
• Seafood processing
• Seafood export
• Frozen seafood products

Headquarters

HQ city

St. John's

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Seafood Distribution: Notre Dame Seafoods operates as a wholesale seafood supplier selling cold-water seafood products including Cod, Mackerel, Capelin, Greenland Halibut/Turbot, Squid, and Snow Crab to international markets. Products are sold in bulk packaging (7-30 kg packages) primarily under the NDS brand for industrial and retail settings. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to importers, distributors, and seafood companies worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Notre Dame Seafoods is an independent producer and wholesale supplier of 100% wild-caught cold-water seafood, processing Cod, Mackerel, Capelin, Greenland Halibut/Turbot, Snow Crab, and Squid at its world-class Comfort Cove, Newfoundland plant. Products are processed in forms such as Whole Round, Headed and Gutted, Blast Frozen, and IQF, packaged in bulk (7–30 kg) under the NDS brand, and shipped globally to distributors, importers, and food processors.

Product overview

Notre Dame Seafoods is an independent producer and supplier of premium wholesale seafood and fish products, established in 1944 in Comfort Cove, Newfoundland. The company offers a portfolio of cold-water seafood products that are 100% wild-caught from the North Atlantic, including Capelin, Cod, Greenland Halibut/Turbot, Mackerel, Snow Crab, and Squid. Products are processed at the company's world-class seafood plant in Comfort Cove, NL, and shipped worldwide to markets including North America, Asia (Japan, China, Taiwan), and Europe. The product line includes various processing forms (Whole Round, Headed and Gutted, Blast Frozen, IQF) and package sizes to serve both industrial and retail customers under the NDS brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Capelin Small pelagic wild-caught fish suitable for frying and pickling; roe considered a delicacy. Offered as Female Capelin (Blast Frozen, 7kg/10kg) and Male Capelin (Blast Frozen) for wholesale buyers.
• Cod White-flesh wild-caught fish with mild flavor and dense, flaky texture, providing a source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and Omega-3 Fatty Acid. Sold in bulk wholesale for international distribution.
• Greenland Halibut/Turbot Flatfish with sweet white flesh and rich flavor, particularly high in Omega 3s. Offered as Headed and Gutted (IQF), Head On Gutted (Blast Frozen, 15kg), and Turbot Heads (20kg) for wholesale distribution.
• Mackerel Pelagic wild-caught fish with strong flavor and oily flesh high in Omega 3s, most suited to pickling, marinating, and smoking. Offered as Whole Round (Blast Frozen, 15kg/20kg) for wholesale buyers.
• Snow Crab Chionoecetes opilio with bright coral exterior and pristine white interior. Tender crab meat with mild, delicate filaments. Offered as Cooked product in 30 LBS package for wholesale distribution.
• Squid Illex illecebrosus with smooth, white meat and mild, sweet flavor. Chewy texture appeals to various cooking styles. Offered as Whole Round for wholesale buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-term customer relationships spanning 20-25+ years demonstrate reliability and quality consistency
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eastern Fish CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEastern Fish Company has been a trusted and valued supplier partner of Notre Dame Seafoods for over 25 years. NDS provides quality seafood products with on-time deliveries, enabling Eastern Fish Co to continue growing their business. This long-standing relationship demonstrates mutual trust and reliable supply chain partnership.
• Hanwa Co., Ltd. JapancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHanwa Co., Ltd. Japan has been a trusted partner for over 20 years. NDS is recognized for ambition and flexibility towards quality in the Japanese market, which has the most stringent quality standards. NDS is described as an essential partner in the development of their snow crab business, with the relationship expanding into new areas.
• Rio Import & Export Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRio Import & Export Ltd. considers it a pleasure doing business with Notre Dame Seafoods, citing them as reliable, fair, and trustworthy with quality first and foremost. NDS embodies what they look for in a seafood supplier.
• Local Fish Harvesters (Owner-Operated Fleet)coreOthersNotre Dame Seafoods maintains strong long-term relationships with local fish harvesters from their communities. The fleet of vessels is primarily owner-operated, ranging from 35-65 feet. These 80+ year partnerships ensure primary access to the freshest catch from Newfoundland waters.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maruha Nichiro: Japan-based global seafood conglomerate with extensive cold-water seafood processing and sourcing operations. Comparable customer-side profile (Japanese market) and overlap in species (crab, cod, salmonids).
• Thai Union Group: Global seafood giant (Chicken of the Sea, King Oscar) with extensive sourcing of cod, crab, and other species. Much larger incumbent that overlaps with Notre Dame in commodity seafood sourcing and customer types.
• High Liner Foods: Largest North American value-added frozen seafood company producing branded and private-label seafood products. Overlaps with Notre Dame in species and customers but is significantly larger and further along the value chain into retail brands.

Direct peers

• Royal Greenland: Greenland-based vertically integrated seafood processor and harvester of cold-water species including cod, crab, halibut, and shrimp. Directly comparable in wild-caught cold-water product mix and B2B wholesale model.
• Pacific Seafood Group: US West Coast vertically integrated seafood harvester and processor serving retail, foodservice, and wholesale channels. Comparable vertically integrated wild-caught model and species breadth across finfish and shellfish.
• Clearwater Seafoods: Canadian wild-caught shellfish and finfish processor (now part of Premium Brands) focused on lobster, clams, scallops, and crab. Closely comparable product categories and customer profile to Notre Dame, especially in shellfish and groundfish.
• Ocean Choice International: St. John's, Newfoundland-based seafood processor harvesting and marketing wild-caught groundfish, shellfish, and pelagics globally. Most direct geographic and product-line comparable to Notre Dame, with similar snow crab and groundfish wholesale operations.
• Quin-Sea Fisheries: Newfoundland-based vertically integrated seafood processor specializing in cold-water shellfish and groundfish for global markets. Comparable North Atlantic supply chain footprint and serves similar wholesale buyers.

Emerging players

• Cooke Aquaculture: Canadian aquaculture-led seafood company with growing wild and farmed operations. Adjacent to Notre Dame's wild-caught business with overlap in North Atlantic supply chain and customer types.

Others

• FCF Fishery Co. Taiwan-based seafood trader and processor sourcing global supply for Asian markets. Comparable channel-partner profile given Notre Dame's Taiwan and broader Asia export reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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