Food service seafood supplier
Traceable, domestic seafood from our fleet to your kitchens
Canastra Fishing Co. supplies U.S.-sourced seafood with the integrity, transparency, and reliability your food service programs require.
Whether you’re buying for a school, a hospital, or a federal agency, our integrated model keeps every part of the process transparent.
Why buyers choose Canastra Fishing Co. as their food service seafood supplier
We understand what large-scale procurement demands: documentation, reliability, and trust. You’ll find all three here.
- 100% domestic-caught seafood: No imports, no brokers—just direct, U.S. supply from our vessels.
- Reliability: Predictable volumes, steady supply, and dependable service.
- Complete control: We manage the fully documented process from sea to plate.
- Verified compliance: every catch is traceable under NOAA and USDA standards.
From our New Bedford fleet to your kitchens
- 11 U.S.-flagged vessels under federal oversight.
- Catch, process, and distribute directly from New Bedford.
- Year-round availability of key species (Acadian redfish, Jonah crab, scallops, flounder).
- Robust documentation process supports contract requirements and traceability audits.
Our fleet of 11 U.S.-flagged vessels calls New Bedford, Massachusetts, home—the heart of America’s fishing industry. It’s where generations of skilled fishermen have earned their living, and where our own crews continue that tradition.
Each haul is carefully monitored, processed, and documented to maintain consistent quality and year-round supply. Current catch volumes include Acadian redfish, haddock, pollock, and other key New England species—supported by one of the largest groundfish quotas on the East Coast—along with premium domestic sea scallops.
Our food service seafood supplier records and certifications meet even the strictest compliance checks, giving procurement officers complete peace of mind.
Proven reliability for institutional supply
Roughly 79% of the seafood consumed in America is imported.* We’re proud to be part of the minority that lands its catch right here at home.
That means you avoid the supply chain chaos that froze imported seafood during COVID port closures. No customs delays, no tariff changes, and no question about where your seafood came from. You receive domestic-caught consistency with documentation that stands up to scrutiny, all while supporting the fleets that keep American seafood reliable.
*According to The National Marine Fisheries Service
Supporting U.S. communities the right way
We meet every federal procurement standard for food service seafood suppliers, not just to satisfy a contract, but to honor a legacy.
Every order contributes to the communities that make American seafood possible—our fishermen, onshore teams, and the families of New Bedford.
When you work with Canastra Fishing Co., you’re strengthening the backbone of America’s working waterfront.
Contact us to request supplier information
If you’re ready to partner with a verified U.S. food service seafood supplier that delivers compliance, consistency, and care, our team is ready to help.
Reach out today (we’ll handle the rest).
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