Mark Foods to Acquire Bristol Seafood

NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Foods, a leading US importer, processor and marketer of premium seafood products, today announced that it will acquire Bristol Seafood, a Maine company known for its premium scallop, groundfish, and value-added offerings.

This acquisition expands Mark Foods' portfolio, adds Bristol's talented team to the Mark Foods operation and increases Mark Foods' production capacity and footprint. The Bristol Seafood brand will remain in place and all Bristol employees will join the Mark Foods team. Peter Handy, Bristol's President & CEO, will continue to lead category management for the species that Bristol is known for, including premium scallop, groundfish, and other value-added offerings. In addition, he will serve as Mark Foods' Chief Operating Officer, join the Company's Board of Directors, and become a shareholder.

"We are pleased to enter this agreement, which brings the Bristol team, customers, and suppliers to Mark Foods. With the addition of Bristol, we will be able to support our customers with new categories, enhance our team, and expand our production footprint to include the Northeast region," noted Barry Markman, CEO, Mark Foods. "In addition, we are enthusiastic to explore Bristol's B Corp Certification and how we can bring these best practices and this certification to our company as a whole. We look forward to welcoming Peter and his team and working together to serve our customers and drive new levels of growth."

"I am proud of Bristol's 32-year history showing up as a steady and committed partner for its team members, customers and suppliers, while making a positive impact on our community and the environment. With this transaction, we will be joining a company I have long admired in Mark Foods. I look forward to continuing our work and building on Bristol's strong legacy as a part of Mark Foods," commented Mr. Handy.

This acquisition is the latest in a series of investments undertaken by Mark Foods over the last several years including Arista Industries (2023), Endeavor Seafoods (2021), and Openwater Seafoods (2020).

The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in August 2025.

About Mark Foods:

Mark Foods, founded in 2002, is a leading US importer, processor and marketer of premium seafood products. The Company has long standing relationships with many of the top seafood producers globally and is focused on delivering these premium product offerings to its diversified base of food service and retail customers throughout the United States. The Company recently opened a sales office in Singapore to expand its sales effort into the Asia Pacific region. Through its joint venture processing facility in Orlando, FL, Mark Foods is processing over 15 million pounds of value-added seafood offerings for retailers, chain restaurants and distributor accounts.

About Bristol Seafood:

Bristol Seafood is a Certified B Corp on a mission to make seafood your favorite protein. The company was twice named on the Top 25 Seafood Product Innovations list and ranked on the Top 25 Seafood Sustainability & Conservation list by Seafood Source. Bristol partners with retailers and distributors throughout North America and operates the 44 North, My Fish Dish, Seafood Singles, Cedar Plank salmon and Grab & Go retail lines. For more information, see www.bristolseafood.com, or contact Iréne Moon SVP – Sales & Marketing (irenem@bristolseafood.com, 207-318-3183).

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