Aquamar is a value-added processor of surimi and other seafood products, with production facilities in Carteret, New Jersey, and Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Because Aquamar believes everyone deserves access to healthy, high-quality protein, our focus is on premium, ready-to-eat seafood solutions that are affordable, delicious and convenient to prepare.
Aquamar was founded in 1991, but its founders were instrumental in bringing the ancient culinary tradition of surimi to North American consumers a decade earlier.
Other seafood companies are vertically integrated, and that puts their focus on fishing, then selling what they catch. Aquamar’s focus is on the consumer, which frees us up to devote our resources to bringing the best, most innovative seafood products to market-products that are supremely relevant to your customers (see more under “About Surimi” below).
As an active member of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the premier organization devoted to protecting the world’s oceans and sea life, Aquamar adheres to strict sustainability standards. When it comes to our sources and suppliers, we are committed to only doing business with good stewards of the ocean’s bounty.
Our proprietary research is unambiguous; today’s consumer is looking for ways to incorporate more high-quality protein, especially seafood, into their family’s diet. Aquamar surimi is an easy way to add delicious protein to a myriad of dishes, from omelets to salads and everything in between. To be sure, although surimi comes from a centuries-old culinary tradition, it couldn’t be more on-trend.
Aquamar surimi is made from mild species of whitefish, primarily pollock and whiting, so its flavor profile appeals to a wide variety of palates. And speaking of flavor, the fish that go into Aquamar surimi are always wild-caught. Fish in the wild taste better because of a more diverse diet. And rest assured; they’re always harvested in an environmentally sustainable way.
Aquamar surimi is completely deboned during processing. Residual bones can be a source of trepidation for seafood lovers, but Aquamar surimi has no bones about it ever.
Recently, Aquamar launched innovative new refrigerated and frozen products. Pan-seared Pacific Cod Fillets in a variety of sauces, Crispy Scallop Bites and Salmon Wellington with Cheddar, Lemon and Spinach. Each product is designed to make it easier for consumers to enjoy seafood more often by making it easier to prepare and uniquely delicious. We are continuously innovating so stay tuned for what’s coming next and share your needs if there’s something you’ve been looking for. We love to partner.
Yes! Strategically speaking, Aquamar believes it’s a must if consumers are going to close the gap to the USDA’s recommended servings per week. More than 75% of consumers aren’t eating seafood as often as they should. Consumers know about seafood and they enjoy it, but for it to fit in their life more often, seafood needs to take a page out of other protein’s book and become more convenient while remaining incredibly delicious. Our company is committed to continually innovating the seafood space and introducing consumers to new ways to enjoy seafood more often.
Besides our commitment to supporting the consumer packaged goods portion of our portfolio, Aquamar is a key player in foodservice, both in retail and, via our network of distributors, with restaurateurs and independent operators. Besides retail packaging, much of what we offer is available in bulk format.
