History of High Liner Foods

  • BRINGING FAMILIES NOURISHING MEALS FOR 125 YEARS

    Over 125 years ago, five brothers of the Smith family started a seafood company in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The brothers wanted to offer exceptional products and services to their neighbours in the community. The Smith family's efforts quickly earned the respect of families throughout Eastern Canada. And soon after, from coast to coast.

    Although we’ve been feeding families for over a century, never resting on our laurels is key to what we do today. Our mission is about what’s next: To reimagine seafood and continually provide healthy, convenient and exciting new taste experiences for families: today and tomorrow.

    Today, we are one of North America's largest producers and marketers of frozen, value-added seafood products—and a family of great people and strong brands with a dedication to excellence.
     

    OUR VALUES

    At High Liner Foods, our values guide how we work, how we support one another, and how we deliver on our purpose of Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life.

    SERVE WITH PURPOSE

    We put our customers and consumers at the heart of everything we do, creating quality products that help to nourish lives and foster connections that go beyond the plate.

    DO THE RIGHT THING

    We lead with integrity, act responsibly, and make choices that support our people, our partners, and our planet. 

    INNOVATE & REIMAGINE

    We challenge the norm, embrace fresh ideas, and turn innovation into impact.

    ALL HANDS ON DECK

    Powered by people and driven by purpose, we lead with courage, hold one another accountable, and celebrate as a team.

  • OUR BRAND TIMELINE

    • 1899

      Our journey began.

    • 1926

      Created the High Liner brand. 

    • 1945

      Created National Sea Products.

    • 1982

      Acquired the Commodore private label.

    • 1986

      Acquired Fisher Boy.

    • 1999

      Changed our name to High Liner Foods.

    • 2007

      Acquired the North American marketing and manufacturing business of Fishery Products International. 

    • 2010

      Purchased the assets of Viking Seafoods, Inc. 

    • 2011

      Acquired Icelandic Group’s U.S. and Asian operations. 

    • 2013

      Acquired the principal assets and operations of American Pride Seafoods LLC from American Seafoods Group LLC.

    • 2014

      Acquired the business of Atlantic Trading Company LLC.

    • 2016

      Sold scallop business assets along with the New Bedford, Massachusetts facility to Blue Harvest Fisheries.

    • 2017

      Acquired Rubicon Resources, LLC.