Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
Strategic acquirers, private equity (buyout funds and growth funds) firms, and valuation benchmarks for Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers
1.1 - About Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
Companies in the Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers category operate hatcheries and grow‑out farms to supply consistent volumes of farmed fish and seafood. They manage breeding, feed, health, and harvesting to deliver year‑round supply, quality grades, and traceable, certified product. For M&A work, strategic buyers in aquaculture farming leverage scaled production, biosecurity, and cold chain capabilities to meet retailer, foodservice, and export demand.
Typical capabilities span hatcheries and broodstock management that produce fingerlings and seed, grow‑out using recirculating aquaculture systems, pond or offshore cage farming, and specialized feed formulation programs. Operators run fish health and biosecurity protocols with water quality monitoring, aeration, and selective breeding to improve performance. Many add on‑site processing and value‑added filleting with cold‑chain logistics, supported by digital traceability and ASC/BAP certification to assure provenance and sustainability.
They primarily serve seafood processors and distributors, grocery retailers, and foodservice chains seeking reliable farmed seafood supply. Outcomes include predictable year‑round volumes and species availability, improved product quality with food safety and sustainability compliance, reduced seasonal volatility and procurement risk, lower cost of goods through production efficiency and scale, and faster time‑to‑market via integrated cold‑chain and proximity to distribution hubs.
2. Buyers in the Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
2.1 Top strategic acquirers of Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers companies
Peter Pan Seafood
- Description: Provider of vertically-integrated seafood operations that process, market, and distribute fresh, frozen, canned, and cured seafood products from four Alaska facilities, handling over 150 million pounds of salmon and other species annually.
- Key Products:
- Canned, frozen and fresh salmon: Offers wild Alaska salmon in canned, frozen and fresh forms, providing high-quality, sustainably sourced protein to retail, foodservice and international buyers
- King, tanner and Dungeness crab: Harvests and processes premium Alaskan crab, delivering frozen crab sections and meat that meet global demand for traceable, top-grade shellfish
- Halibut and Pacific cod fillets: Produces sustainably caught halibut and cod portions, supplying wholesalers and retailers with consistent, high-quality whitefish options
- Alaskan Pollock products: Processes Alaskan Pollock into diverse frozen seafood items, ensuring reliable volume and nutritional value for large-scale foodservice and export markets.
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2.2 - Strategic buyer groups for Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
M&A buyer group 1: Crop Farming
4Front Ventures
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- Description: Provider of mass-produced, low-cost, quality branded cannabis products as a national multi-state operator and retailer that manufactures and distributes over 25 brands through its Mission Dispensaries and other retail outlets, with headquarters in Phoenix and operations in Illinois, Massachusetts and Washington.
- Key Products:
- Branded Cannabis Portfolio: 4Front mass-produces and distributes over 25 low-cost, quality cannabis brands across multi-state markets via retail outlets and Mission Dispensaries
- Smoke Breaks: Newly launched cannabis product line introduced August 2024, expanding 4Front’s differentiated offerings for cross-selling and upselling to distributors and retail partners
- Crystal Clear Blast: Vape product added March 2024 in Massachusetts and Illinois, extending the Crystal Clear line and broadening the company’s inhalable portfolio for consumers
- Mission Dispensary Stores: Strategically located retail dispensary chain selling 4Front’s branded cannabis products, enhancing direct-to-consumer access and multi-state retail footprint across key markets.
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●● companies3. Investors and private equity firms in Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
3.1 - Buyout funds in the Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
2.2 - Strategic buyer groups for Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
4 - Top valuation comps for Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers companies
4.2 - Public trading comparable groups for Commercial Aquaculture Farming Producers sector
Valuation benchmark group 1: Agricultural Inputs Manufacturing Companies
Bayer
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- Description: Provider of pharmaceutical products, consumer health products, and agricultural solutions designed to improve health and nutrition, leveraging innovation and sustainable practices to address global challenges.
- Key Products:
- Pharmaceuticals: Innovative drugs and treatments for various diseases and medical conditions
- Consumer Health: Over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements for everyday health needs
- Crop Science: Herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and seed technologies to improve agricultural yields
- SeedGrowth: Integrated seed treatment products and services to ensure crop protection and growth
- Radiology Solutions: Diagnostic imaging products and services for healthcare providers.