The largest seafood company 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. 
