Blue Star Foods (NASDAQ:BSFC), Inc. (NASDAQ: BSFC) is a vertically integrated seafood company specializing in the sourcing, processing, packaging and distribution of high-quality frozen seafood products. Since its incorporation in 1993, the company has built a reputation for supplying a diverse range of whitefish, surimi-based items, spiny lobster, tuna and shellfish to foodservice operators, retailers and industrial customers. Blue Star Foods operates a modern processing and cold‐storage facility in Southern California, where it applies stringent quality controls and state‐of‐the‐art freezing technology to preserve product freshness from sea to plate.
The company’s global supply chain extends to fishing grounds and aquaculture farms in Alaska, North America, and various Asian regions. By maintaining direct relationships with fishermen and seafood producers, Blue Star Foods is able to procure raw materials that meet international sustainability and traceability standards. Its long‐standing partnerships with carriers and logistics providers enable efficient cross‐border distribution, serving customers across the contiguous United States as well as select markets in Europe and Asia.
Blue Star Foods offers a broad portfolio of private‐label and branded seafood items under its own “Blue Star” label and through co‐packing arrangements. The product mix caters to diverse customer needs, including IQF (individually quick frozen) fillets, value‐added breaded fish portions, surimi seafood sticks and premium spiny lobster tails. The company’s R&D team collaborates with chefs and food scientists to develop custom formulations and packaging solutions that enhance shelf life, simplify handling and meet evolving consumer and regulatory demands.
Leadership at Blue Star Foods is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer John Chen, who brings over 25 years of experience in the seafood and food‐service industries. The executive team also includes CFO Michael Wong, who oversees the company’s finance, treasury and risk‐management functions, and Vice President of Operations Grace Li, who directs plant operations, quality assurance and supply‐chain logistics. This seasoned management group focuses on driving operational efficiencies and expanding the company’s footprint in core markets while pursuing strategic growth initiatives.
