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Eastern Fisheries, Inc.

Eastern Fisheries Inc., located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is the world’s largest harvester, processor, and marketer of scallops and a trusted seafood source. Founded in 1978, it operates the industry’s largest scallop fleet, as well as three U.S. plants, a scallop farm and two China factories that grade, freeze, and ship products worldwide. Offerings include sea and bay scallops, monkfish, dogfish, skate, sole, flounder, and plaice.  Eastern Fisheries has earned the business of retailers and distributors around the globe.  Our vertically integrated approach - beginning at the source and managing every aspect through delivery – has provided our customers with the advantage of consistent availability, high quality standards and measureable value.

Address:
14 Hervey Tichon Ave
New Bedford, MA 02740
United States
Telephone: 508-993-5300
Email: sales@easternfisheries.com
Web Site: www.easternfisheries.com










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