Congressional Seafood Company, Inc

Employee size

201-500

Organization type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Jessup, MD

Founded

1996

Since opening in November 1996, Congressional Seafood Company has built its identity around supplying fine-dining kitchens and gourmet markets from its Jessup, Maryland facility. Today, its custom cut-house and distribution operation serves hundreds of hospitality and retail customers across the Mid-Atlantic, with expert fish cutters preparing seafood to each customer’s specifications. Its SQF Level 3 facility supports the company’s emphasis on traceability and food safety.

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