Trident Seafoods

Trident Seafoods is an American seafood company based in Seattle, Washington. It is the largest seafood company in the United States, offering a wide range of seafood products, including fish, shellfish, and crustaceans.

History

Trident Seafoods was founded in 1973 by Chuck Bundrant, an Alaskan fisherman with a vision to harvest and process seafood in a sustainable and efficient manner. Bundrant started the company with two partners and one boat, and over the years, the company has grown to become a major player in the seafood industry.

Operations

Trident Seafoods operates more than 30 processing plants throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The company's operations are vertically integrated, meaning it controls every step of the process from catching the fish to processing and distributing the final product. This allows Trident Seafoods to ensure the quality and sustainability of its products.

Products

Trident Seafoods offers a wide variety of seafood products. These include salmon, pollock, crab, shrimp, and cod, among others. The company also produces value-added products such as fish sticks, breaded seafood, and seafood meals.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a key focus for Trident Seafoods. The company is committed to responsible fishing practices and works closely with regulatory agencies to ensure the sustainability of the fisheries it operates in. Trident Seafoods is also a member of the Marine Stewardship Council, an organization that promotes sustainable fishing practices worldwide.

See Also

• Seafood industry in the United States
• Sustainable seafood
• Marine Stewardship Council