In an industry steeped in tradition and filled with middlemen, Lobsterboys is rewriting the rules of how lobsters make their way from the ocean to your table. We are theonly company that buys directly from lobstermen, bypassing distributors and dealers altogether. But this isn't just a point of pride—it's a game-changing approach to freshness, quality, and transparency that’s setting a new benchmark for B2B seafood buyers.
The Lobsterboys Advantage: Sea-to-Table Without Compromise
Picture a supply chain where every lobster’s journey is meticulously controlled, from the Atlantic waves to your doorstep, without any third-party disruptions. At Lobsterboys, our direct relationships with the fishermen who brave the sea give us an unrivaled edge. The result? Unmatched freshness. Each lobster is handled, graded, and shipped with a level of precision rarely seen in the industry.
Our operations are anchored in Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia, where our commitment to quality comes to life. Every lobster undergoes a rigorous grading process to ensure that we deliver nothing but the best.
Grading and Sorting: A Masterclass in Quality Assurance
To understand what sets Lobsterboys apart, you need to know what it means to grade a lobster—and why it matters.
- Weight Check: Consistency is king in fine dining and premium seafood. Every lobster is weighed to meet precise size standards, ensuring our customers get exactly what they expect.
- Quality Inspection: We leave no shell unturned. Each lobster is examined for imperfections: shells are checked for damage, vitality is assessed, and any issues impacting culinary value are meticulously recorded. If a lobster doesn’t make the cut, it doesn’t move forward.
- Sustainability Check: With environmental stewardship at the forefront, we take one final step: checking for breeding females. Female lobsters carrying eggs are critical to sustaining the population, so if we find one, we release her back into the ocean. We even check for mutilated tails (missing the V-notch on the second-to-last fin) to ensure we’re protecting the species and preserving the marine ecosystem. This extra layer of care underscores our commitment to sustainability.
Our comprehensive grading process ensures that only the highest-quality lobsters reach our buyers, creating a level of excellence that is non-negotiable.
Total Control and Unmatched Traceability
Once graded, our lobsters are shipped directly to our distribution center in Huntington, Long Island. By eliminating third-party hand-offs, we retain full control over every lobster's journey, giving our partners complete traceability—a crucial element in today’s supply chains.
The logistics are seamless: from ocean to holding tanks and swiftly onto our distribution network. By the time our lobsters arrive in Long Island, less than a day has passed since they were harvested. This rapid turnaround keeps our product at peak freshness, setting a new industry standard.
Distribution: Speed and Reliability Across the Nation
Our Long Island hub is where the final magic happens. Orders are carefully packed in our proprietary styrofoam boxes, engineered to maintain optimal temperature and protect the lobsters in transit. Each 25-pound box is then readied for delivery across the United States, even reaching Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
With our close proximity to LaGuardia and JFK airports, our lobsters are shipped to 56 airport locations nationwide. For orders of 100 pounds or more, we offer a specialized White Glove Delivery service, ensuring fast, free, and flawless delivery. For smaller orders, we provide a flat-fee option and even airport pickups for those beyond our delivery radius. From harvest to delivery, the entire process generally takes less than 48 hours—a feat few can match in speed, efficiency, and freshness.
Why B2B Buyers Trust Lobsterboys
Our innovative supply chain delivers clear advantages:
- Unmatched Freshness: Harvested, graded, and shipped in under 24 hours, ensuring peak quality.
- Competitive Pricing: By cutting out the middlemen, we pass on significant cost efficiencies to our buyers.
- Reliable Delivery: A logistics network built for precision means on-time, every-time service.
- Complete Traceability: From sea to table, every lobster’s journey is documented and transparent.
- Sustainability Practices: We go above and beyond to protect our marine ecosystem, from returning breeding females to inspecting for regulatory compliance.
A Supply Chain Revolution
Lobsterboys isn’t just participating in the seafood supply chain—we’re revolutionizing it. Our direct, hands-on approach redefines what it means to deliver quality. From meticulous grading to streamlined logistics, every step we take serves our B2B customers with unparalleled speed, reliability, and accountability.
Choosing Lobsterboys means partnering with a company that prioritizes excellence, sustainability, and transparency. As we continue to innovate and set new industry standards, we invite you to experience the Lobsterboys difference firsthand. Connect with us to learn how we can elevate your seafood supply chain.
