Starting in 1992 with two ice chests and deliveries in the founders’ cars, Wild Edibles Seafood has grown into a Bronx-based fresh seafood wholesaler serving businesses with fish, shellfish and specialty items. The company is known for its mammoth scallops, custom smoked salmon and recipe-ready filleting, with regular wholesale deliveries and menu guidance for customers. Since 2006, Wild Edibles has also worked with ocean-conservation organizations and its vendors to source seafood using scientific sustainability criteria.
Sustainable Seafood Sourcing Guidelines
Compliance program
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
Liberty SeafoodFounded by seasoned seafood veterans, Liberty Seafood imports frozen seafood with an emphasis on all-natural, wild-caught and sustainable products. The Pennsylvania company also develops its Seven Fishes premium brand, applying attention to traceability, packaging and vendor accreditation. Its sourcing standards include supplier audits for responsible social practices and environmental stewardship.WILLOW GROVE, PA
LP Seafood & SpecialtyFounded in 1974 by Rod and Joan MacGregor as a live-lobster supplier to New York City restaurants, family-owned LP Seafood & Specialty has grown into a major fishmonger and foodservice wholesaler in the New York metropolitan area. It supplies seafood and specialty foods to commercial kitchens and retail outlets, and operates an SQF-certified seafood processing facility. The business remains family-owned and is led by their son Ian, who has run it since 2002; its 2021 merger with Gourmet Cargo expanded its specialty-food and beverage line.NEW YORK, NY
Samuels Seafood CompanySix generations of family seafood experience stand behind Samuels Seafood Company, a Philadelphia business that grew from the Ippolito family market into a national wholesale distributor. Founded as Samuels Seafood in 1989, the company remains family-run under owner Sam D’Angelo and continues its South Philadelphia roots from a 60,000-square-foot facility. Its operations include a USDC-certified facility and a live lobster room, reflecting a business built on long experience with the seafood trade.PHILADELPHIA, PA