Northern Shores

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.

For nearly 50 years, the Zaffiro family of the Channel Fish Processing Company has provided fresh, high-quality North Atlantic ground fish to wholesalers throughout the world. From daily boat operations to final packaging of fillets, the company s quality control measures ensure product freshness and accurate grading. Both of its Canadian processing plants, Acadian Fish Processing and Inshore Fisheries, are strategically located near prime fishing grounds where approximately 20 vessels sail a short 3-hour course to yield choice day boat whole fresh fish. Fresh and fresh-frozen ground fish are hand-inspected before dressing and no additives or preservatives used in market preparation. Channel Fish Processing Company maintains a location in East Boston, Mass.