Nearly 70 Years
Seafood manufacturing expertise
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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.
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
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1
Discover
Tell us about the product, format, volume, and business goals.
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2
Develop
Define sourcing, formula, packaging, specifications, and project requirements.
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3
Validate
Review samples, testing, documentation, and production readiness.
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4
Produce
Manufacture, package, label, and quality-check the finished product.
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5
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.
Retort Smoked Salmon Capabilities
Review shelf-stable smoked salmon formats, packaging options, minimum production requirements, and retort program details.
Cold-Smoked Salmon Lox Capabilities
Explore available cold-smoked salmon formats, packaging options, production requirements, and private-label capabilities.
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.
START A PROJECT
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.