The largest seafood companies & wholesalers in canada
Here are the largest and most significant seafood companies in Canada, especially in categories like lobster, crab, and broader seafood production/export. Canada’s seafood industry is export-oriented and includes companies that are vertically integrated from harvesting to processing and global distribution:
1. Cooke Inc.
• One of the largest seafood companies in Canada and globally.
• Based in New Brunswick; specializes in aquaculture including salmon and other seafood.
• Operates international subsidiaries and processing facilities; employs nearly 13,000 people.
• Considered the largest privately held seafood company in the world. 
2. Clearwater Seafoods
• Based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
• One of North America’s largest vertically integrated shellfish producers (lobster, crab, scallops, etc.).
• Sells premium seafood in ~59 countries.
• Has a significant share of Canada’s shellfish export market and is a major global supplier. 
3. Whitecap Seafoods
• Among the largest global suppliers of North Atlantic snow crab and shrimp.
• Strong export presence with distribution across many countries. 
4. High Liner Foods
• Publicly traded Canadian company focused on frozen seafood products.
• Widely distributed retail brands (e.g., High Liner, Fisher Boy) across Canada and the United States. 
5. Fisher King Seafoods
• One of Canada’s larger distributors of snow crab and lobster with significant North American and export markets. 
Other Notable Companies (by specialty or region):
• Sprestine Sea Inc. – Large lobster wholesaler/exporter with significant processing capacity. 
• Royal Star Foods Ltd. – Major lobster processing cooperative in Prince Edward Island. 
• Seafood Canada and Lagoon Seafood – Regional brands and processors with national distribution. 
Key Industry Context
• Lobster and crab are among the most valuable seafood products in Canada; lobster alone accounts for a significant portion of export value. 
• Canada’s seafood companies range from vertically integrated exporters (e.g., Clearwater, Cooke) to brand/retail product specialists (e.g., High Liner). 
Summary:
• Cooke Inc. stands out as the largest seafood company overall in Canada (and one of the largest globally). 
• Clearwater Seafoods is the largest integrated shellfish producer and a major lobster/crab exporter. 
• Whitecap Seafoods and High Liner Foods are also significant players in snow crab/shrimp and frozen seafood markets, respectively. 
Major Seafood Wholesalers & Distributors (Canada-wide / Multi-Region)
Ontario / Greater Toronto Area
• Seacore Seafood Inc. – Wholesale seafood supplier with strong reputation in Ontario.
• Daily Seafood Inc – Well-reviewed seafood wholesaler in Toronto.
• Inter‑Canada Fisheries – Seafood wholesaler serving restaurants and retailers.
• Allseas Fisheries Corp. – Established seafood wholesale supplier in Etobicoke.
• Ocean Miracle Seafood Online – Highly-rated Ontario seafood wholesaler.
• Aqua Blue Seafood – Mississauga-based seafood supplier.
• Canadian Atlantic Seafood Imports Inc – Vaughan importer and wholesaler of Atlantic seafood.
• Ocean Seafood Company – Scarborough seafood wholesaler.
British Columbia & Western Canada
• Seven Seas (7Seas) Fish Company – Ocean Wise-aligned supplier of fresh and frozen seafood across BC. 
• Deluxe Seafood Vancouver Ltd – Vancouver wholesaler dealing in a variety of fish and shellfish.
• A Fish Company – Highly-rated seafood wholesaler in Surrey, BC.
• World Fresh Seafood Ltd – Premium seafood wholesaler in Richmond, BC.
• Ocean Run Seafood Canada Ltd – Vancouver-area seafood distributor.
• Van Sea’s Wholesale Processing – Burnaby seafood wholesaler.
• Blundell Seafoods Ltd – Richmond, BC seafood wholesaler.
• Oceanfood Sales – East Hastings, Vancouver seafood supplier.
Quebec / Atlantic Canada
• Frandon Seafoods Inc – Montreal/Quebec seafood wholesaler with diversified product lines.
(Note: There are many regional suppliers in Atlantic Canada specializing in snow crab, lobster, scallops, and cold-water fish, particularly around Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland, though not all have public review profiles.) 
Other Notable Canadian Seafood Suppliers (Industry Leaders)
These companies are among the largest or most influential seafood suppliers in Canada — many sell wholesale or supply to major distributors and food service networks:
• High Liner Foods – One of Canada’s largest frozen seafood processors and distributors to retail and food service channels. 
• Aqualine Seafoods Ltd – Supplies wild sustainable seafood, including salmon, sablefish, and groundfish to domestic and global customers. 
• True World Foods of Canada – Large distributor of fresh and frozen seafood and specialty products across Canada. 
• Fisherman’s Market Wholesale – Atlantic Canada-based wholesaler with broad species selection and export capabilities. 
Notes on the Canadian Seafood Wholesale Market
• Canada has hundreds of seafood wholesalers, with strong regional clusters in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. 
• Many seafood wholesalers offer fresh, frozen, and specialty seafood products, including salmon, halibut, shellfish (lobster, scallops, crab), tuna, and imported items.
• Sustainability and traceability (e.g., Ocean Wise and MSC certifications) are increasingly common quality criteria among leading suppliers. 
