Norpel

Established in 2002, Northern Palegic Group is a pelagic processing company that supplies high-quality pelagic fish throughout the United States. Its areas of operation include catching, handling, processing and distribution of Atlantic mackerel and herring. The company has a state-of-the-art processing facility capable of harvesting, grading, holding and freezing more than 700 metric tons of fish. It operates a fleet of water trawlers that are fully equipped with plate freezers and cold storage facilities. The company is certified by the Food and Drug Administration and is affiliated with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. It is located in New Bedford, Mass.