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CUSTOM PROCESSING & PRIVATE LABEL

Specialized Seafood Manufacturing Since 1957

From shelf-stable retort products to premium cold-smoked salmon, SeaBear helps brands develop, manufacture, and package seafood products built for market.

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Nearly 70 Years

Seafood manufacturing expertise

Hundreds

Products developed and produced

National

Distribution for customer products

SQF-Certified

Anacortes production facility

OUR PRIMARY SPECIALTY

Shelf-Stable Retort Salmon

SeaBear has specialized in retort salmon production since 1957. We help brands create fully cooked, shelf-stable salmon products with up to a four-year shelf life, from individual pouches to retail-ready and giftable formats.

Up to a 4-Year Shelf Life
Shelf-Stable and Ready to Eat
Custom Recipes and Flavor Profiles
Pouches, Gift Boxes, and Custom Formats
SeaBear-Sourced or Customer-Supplied Seafood
Retail-Ready Production

COLD-SMOKED PRODUCTION

Cold-Smoked Salmon Expertise

Alongside our retort capabilities, SeaBear produces premium cold-smoked salmon with support for custom cures, flavors, portioning, slicing, labeling, and packaging.

Custom Cures and Flavor Profiles
Slicing and Portioning
Retail and Foodservice Formats
Private-Label Packaging
SeaBear-Sourced or Customer-Supplied Salmon

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

From Early Concept to Finished Product

Bring us a finished formula or an early-stage idea. Our team can support seafood sourcing, recipe development, cures and flavor profiles, packaging selection, labeling, and production planning.

You Can Provide

Seafood
Formula or Recipe
Packaging
Finished Specifications

SeaBear Can Provide

Seafood Sourcing
Product and Flavor Development
Packaging Recommendations
Portioning and Slicing
Labeling
Commercial Production

Manufacturing Capabilities

Retort Processing

Shelf-stable salmon processing for ready-to-eat pouches, retail formats, and giftable programs.

Cold Smoking

Premium cold-smoked salmon production with support for custom cures, slicing, labeling, and packaging.

Recipe Development

Develop recipes, cures, flavor profiles, and product specifications from concept or customer formulas.

Seafood Sourcing

SeaBear can source seafood for qualified production programs.

Customer-Supplied Seafood

Process customer-supplied seafood when program requirements and specifications are aligned.

Slicing and Portioning

Support for preparation steps that make finished products retail-, foodservice-, or program-ready.

Labeling

Label application and production support for private-label and customer-branded products.

Packaging Recommendations

Guidance and referrals to trusted packaging partners. Customers are responsible for artwork, vendor coordination, pricing, and supplying packaging materials for production.

Private-Label Production

Manufacturing support for retail, gifting, and seafood brands bringing finished products to market.

WHO WE WORK WITH

Built for Brands Bringing Seafood to Market

Food and Seafood Brands

For companies developing seafood products with a specialized production partner.

Retail and Private Label

For retail-ready and private-label seafood programs that need manufacturing depth.

Distributors

For partners serving regional or national seafood distribution channels.

Foodservice

For formats and specifications suited to foodservice programs.

Gifting and Subscription Programs

For seafood products built for gift boxes, subscriptions, and recurring customer programs.

PROJECT PROCESS

A Clear Path from Idea to Production

Discover

Tell us about the product, format, volume, and business goals.

Develop

Define sourcing, formula, packaging, specifications, and project requirements.

Validate

Review samples, testing, documentation, and production readiness.

Produce

Manufacture, package, label, and quality-check the finished product.

Deliver

Prepare the finished product for the customer's distribution needs.

CAPABILITY SHEETS

Explore Our Production Capabilities

Review available formats, production requirements, and program details for our primary seafood manufacturing specialties.

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Retort Smoked Salmon Capabilities

Review shelf-stable smoked salmon formats, packaging options, minimum production requirements, and retort program details.

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Cold-Smoked Salmon Lox Capabilities

Explore available cold-smoked salmon formats, packaging options, production requirements, and private-label capabilities.

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CERTIFICATIONS AND PROGRAMS

Built Around Food Safety and Traceability

SeaBear's Anacortes facility supports rigorous food-safety, audit, and traceability programs for customer manufacturing.

SQF

WSDA

MSC

ASC

Kosher

HACCP

FAQ

Common Project Questions

What types of seafood do you process?

SeaBear's primary custom manufacturing focus is salmon, including shelf-stable retort products and cold-smoked salmon programs. Other seafood opportunities can be discussed during project discovery.

Can SeaBear source the seafood?

Yes. SeaBear can support seafood sourcing for qualified programs and can also evaluate customer-supplied seafood.

Can we provide our own seafood?

Yes. Customer-supplied seafood can be considered when it meets production, documentation, quality, and food-safety requirements.

Can you develop a recipe or flavor profile?

Yes. SeaBear can support recipe development, custom cures, seasoning, and flavor profile work for seafood manufacturing programs.

Can you work from an existing formula?

Yes. SeaBear can review customer-provided formulas and specifications as part of the project evaluation process.

What packaging formats are available?

Available formats may include pouches, gift boxes, retail products, and other custom formats depending on product type and program needs.

What are your minimum production requirements?

Minimums vary by product, packaging format, sourcing needs, and production requirements. The inquiry process helps determine the right next step.

Do you provide private-label packaging and labeling?

SeaBear does not provide or procure private-label packaging or labeling. We can recommend trusted packaging partners and provide guidance throughout the process, but customers are responsible for artwork, vendor coordination, purchasing, and supplying all packaging materials at the time of production.

What certifications does your facility hold?

SeaBear's capabilities include SQF, WSDA, MSC, ASC, Kosher, HACCP, third-party audits, traceability, and food-safety programs.

How do we begin a project?

Start by sharing the product concept, format, target volume, seafood source, packaging needs, and business goals through the external project inquiry form.

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Tell Us About Your Project

Whether you have a finished specification or an early-stage concept, share what you are developing and our team will determine the best next step.

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