Clearwater Fine Foods

Clearwater Fine Foods is a leading global seafood company specializing in wild-caught, sustainably sourced premium shellfish and other marine products. The company employs a vertically integrated operational model, managing everything from harvesting and processing to global distribution. This comprehensive approach ensures consistent quality, stringent food safety standards, and a focus on ecological responsibility, often resulting in Marine Stewardship Council certifications for its diverse product range including scallops, lobster, and clams.

The company was founded in 1976 by John Risley and Colin MacDonald. Their entrepreneurial journey began modestly, selling fresh lobsters directly from a truck. This direct engagement with the market provided the foundational insight for a business built on delivering high-quality seafood, which subsequently scaled into a substantial international enterprise with diversified product offerings.

Clearwater’s products reach a wide array of customers across global foodservice and retail sectors in over 50 countries. The company's long-term vision is to be recognized as the world’s most extraordinary wild seafood company, anchored in a commitment to Sustainable Seafood Excellence. Recent co-ownership by Mi’kmaq First Nations further solidifies their dedication to responsible resource management and delivering lasting benefits to Indigenous communities.