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The deal unites two major players in the US seafood market, bringing together CenSea’s expertise in Asian shrimp and Ocean Garden’s stronghold in Mexican and Ecuadorian shrimp.
With the addition of well-established brands such as Ocean Garden, Compass, Asian Garden, and Pride of Mexico, CenSea expands its influence in North America’s premium seafood sector. The acquisition also integrates Ocean Garden’s experienced leadership team, led by President and CEO Celso Lopez, into the CenSea organisation under co-Presidents Nate Torch and Jeff Stern.
"Ocean Garden has been a well-respected brand and household name with respect to Mexican shrimp, both wild-caught and farmed, as well as other origins produced for their array of brands. We are excited to leverage the strength of their brand and product portfolio to provide a stronger basket and a greater variety of products to our customers" said Torch, in a press release.
The US remains the world’s largest shrimp importer, with Mexican wild-caught shrimp holding a premium market position. By consolidating shrimp supply chains across key global regions -including the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans - CenSea aims to enhance cost control, quality assurance, and supply reliability.
"We at CenSea are committed to enhancing Ocean Garden’s operations by expanding product portfolios and enabling new markets access while upholding their core values. We are preserving their legacy and enhancing it - ensuring that customers continue to receive the premium-quality seafood they trust, now with even greater efficiency and broader offerings," concluded Stern.
