Acme Smoked Fish is a Brooklyn-born maker of smoked seafood, carrying the craft of its original 1954 smokehouse into a fourth generation of family ownership. Founded by Harry Brownstein after he arrived from Russia, the company is known for its Nova-style smoked salmon and now operates processing facilities in North Carolina and Chile. Its nearly all-kosher lineup is supported by on-site laboratories, careful sourcing, and a quality program built around safe, consistent production.
KOF-K Kosher Certification
Orthodox Union Kosher Certification
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certified Fisheries
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Catsmo Artisan SmokehouseBorn from founder Robert Simon’s garage smoking operation, Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse makes artisanal smoked salmon at its Catskill Mountain facility in Wallkill, New York. Fresh Atlantic salmon arrives daily from the airport, is inspected by sight and smell, and goes straight into smoking—never frozen before or after the process. Catsmo also produces NOIR caviar, including carefully graded roe sourced from sturgeon farms around the world, and has held Level 2 SQF certification since 2015.WALLKILL, NY
Freunds FishFor more than 70 years, Freund’s Fish has supplied fresh and prepared seafood from its Brooklyn operation, with salmon cut to order and a broad range of fish for home cooks. Its connected Yedid Gourmet and Sushi Maven brands extend that work into prepared foods, sushi ingredients and event offerings, while serving customers throughout the Tri-State Area.BROOKLYN, NY
The Rebbe's ChoiceFounded in 2014 by Naftali Engel after a formative herring-making experience in Safed, The Rebbe’s Choice makes kosher foods inspired by Chassidic teachings and traditional Kiddush fare. What began as a Yeshiva student’s experiments with herring has grown into a line that includes hand-prepared herring and lox alongside kichel and other pantry favorites, using fresh ingredients, high-quality fish, and proprietary manufacturing processes.LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Boar's HeadFounded in the New York City area in 1905 after Frank Brunckhorst set out to make a better ham, Boar's Head is a five-generation family business producing premium deli meats and cheeses. Its makers emphasize time-honored preparation, including hand-trimming meats, applying spices by hand and working with Master Cheesemakers, while distributing more than 500 products nationwide. Production locations are Safe Quality Food (SQF)-certified and follow Global Food Safety Initiative requirements.