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RESPONSIBILITY

EDUCATION

CONFIDENCE

“All my grandparents were born on the coast of Sicily, where they were surrounded by the water and embraced the culture of the sea. They taught us how to sustain our living from it, respect it for the opportunity it brought into our lives and appreciate it for all the bounties it has to offer.”  —Sam D’Angelo

With approximately 100 years in the seafood industry, we have built a sourcing model grounded in environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and long-term resource viability. Sustainability is not a trend for us—it is a foundational principle that informs our procurement strategy and operational standards.

Our purchasing decisions are guided by a combination of science-based assessments, regulatory frameworks, and direct input from our in-house marine biologist. We evaluate stock status, harvest methods, bycatch rates, and ecosystem impact when selecting wild-caught species. We source preferentially from well-managed fisheries with demonstrated traceability and alignment with best practices in fishery management.

In addition to wild harvest, we recognize aquaculture as an essential component of a resilient global seafood system. We partner with aquaculture producers who implement responsible practices around feed efficiency, water quality management, disease mitigation, and habitat protection. We actively monitor third-party certifications such as those from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) to ensure our farmed offerings meet strict environmental and social benchmarks.

Beyond sourcing, we apply sustainability principles across our supply chain. This includes:

  • Training fabrication teams to minimize product loss and improve yield

  • Collaborating with vendors to reduce non-recyclable and excessive packaging

  • Providing sales and culinary teams with resources to educate end users on species sustainability, seasonality, and usage optimization

We maintain ongoing alignment with key sustainability stakeholders, including the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, ASC, and Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, among others. These partnerships help us maintain visibility into evolving industry standards and ensure that our sourcing decisions are based on current, credible data.

As consumer and regulatory demands evolve, our focus remains on providing high-quality seafood that meets the needs of today’s market while preserving resources for future generations.