At the 2026 Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Ignacio Kleiman, Managing Partner of Antarctica Advisors, spoke at the Marine Money Seafood Finance Forum on Wednesday, April 22, providing key insights into the evolving structure of the global seafood industry. The session, which was later reported on by Undercurrent News, highlighted how fragmentation, operational complexity, and […]
Antarctica Advisors LLC, the leading Seafood Industry-focused investment banking advisory firm, acted as the exclusive advisor to the well-established Alaskan multispecies groundfish fishing and processing company USS Group, L.P. who together with its affiliates does business as United States Seafoods (“U.S. Seafoods”). Based in Seattle, WA, U.S. Seafoods was established in 1998 and has since […]
November 13, 2025 – Antarctica Advisors LLC, acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Arctic Fisheries Ltd. in the sale of a majority stake to SNH Capital Partners. With roots dating back to 1921, Arctic Fisheries is a household name in the North American Seafood Industry, importing and distributing premium seafood products to foodservice […]
Advisors warn that the U.S. Jones Act’s requirement for American‑built vessels, combined with the high cost of new ships and an aging fleet, is depressing Alaska pollock company valuations and hindering mergers and acquisitions, prompting speculation that some owners may eventually sell
A strong 2025 Alaska salmon season, particularly abundant Bristol Bay sockeye runs, has stabilised processors and could spur further consolidation, with big players like Silver Bay, Trident and Canfisco expected to dominate while smaller producers struggle
Having acquired OBI, Peter Pan and Trident plants, Silver Bay Seafoods now controls 60–70 % of Alaska pink and sockeye processing and boasts over US$1 billion in revenue, prompting calls for the company to focus on quality improvements and vertical integration
September 12, 2025 – Antarctica Advisors LLC, the leading Seafood Industry-focused M&A advisory firm, acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Baja Marine Foods, a leading producer of pelagic fish from the Eastern Pacific Ocean, to Baja Aqua Farms, the largest producer of Bluefin Tuna in North America. Baja Marine Foods is engaged in […]
Global seafood consolidation is accelerating, fueled by cash-rich buyers, private equity, technology adoption and resilient demand. Seafood M&A activity is expected to remain robust in the coming months, following a strong performance in the first half of 2025, according to investment experts who spoke with IntraFish. According to an IntraFish tally, a total of 34 […]
Pacific Seafood bought a 26,000‑ft² former NovoMar facility in Doral, Florida, gaining a distribution hub near Miami that will let it control production, expand value‑added processing and support its goal of doubling in size by 2031
March 17, 2025 – Antarctica Advisors LLC, the leading Seafood Industry-focused M&A advisory firm, acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to The Town Dock (“The Town Dock”), one of the leading harvesters, processors and distributors of premium-quality, U.S. Squid, in its 100% sale to American Food Partners (“AFP”), a growing Seafood player in the […]
Transaction SummaryAntarctica Advisors, the leading Seafood Industry-focused investment banking firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Clear Springs Foods, Inc. in its 100% sale to Riverence Holding LLC. The combined group is the largest producer of trout in the U.S., becoming one of the largest aquaculture companies in the country.
Antarctica’s specialized Seafood Team worked with the Board and Management in finding the best strategy for the Company, advised in the Company’s refinancing prior to the sale, and led a closed competitive sales process geared towards maximizing value for the Company’s employee-owners.