American Seafoods

American Seafoods Bolsters Fleet Infrastructure and Fortifies Position as Global Leader in Sustainable Seafood Products; Adds American Empress II to Industry-Leading Fleet of Ultra-Modern Catcher/Processors

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

As part of the acquisition, American Seafoods will rename the vessel, American Empress II, and expects to deploy her for the fall Hake fishing season this August.

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  • As part of the acquisition, American Seafoods will rename the vessel, American Empress II, and expects to deploy her for the fall Hake fishing season this August.
  • Adding this vessel to the American Seafoods’ fleet further strengthens its ability to efficiently and productively harvest its share of the two most sustainable whitefish fisheries in the world.
  • “American Seafoods is thrilled to add the American Empress II to our fleet of industry-leading vessels,” said Einar Gustafsson, CEO of American Seafoods.
  • American Empress II will join American Seafoods’ six other Det Norske Veritas (DNV) fishing vessels, including American Dynasty, American Triumph, Katie Ann, Northern Eagle, Northern Jaeger and Ocean Rover.

Bregal Partners Announces Three Key New Hires

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Bregal Partners (Bregal), a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer and multi-unit, food and beverage, and business services, today announced the hiring of three new team members.

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  • Bregal Partners (Bregal), a private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer and multi-unit, food and beverage, and business services, today announced the hiring of three new team members.
  • The Bregal team now includes over 20 employees dedicated to helping build world-class companies in partnership with management teams.
  • We are so excited to welcome Thomas, Kaitlin, and Daniel to the Bregal team, said Charles Yoon, Managing Partner at Bregal.
  • Bregal Partners specifically targets new platform investments that generate $5 to $75+ million of EBITDA with an emphasis on partnering with founder-owned companies in its core sectors.

Premera Appoints Amy Humphreys as New Chair of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Mountlake Terrace, Wash., July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premera today announced Amy Humphreys has been named chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • Mountlake Terrace, Wash., July 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premera today announced Amy Humphreys has been named chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Humphreys replaces Jack Heath, President and Chief Operating Officer of Washington Trust Bank, whose term as the chair expired.
  • Amy is a tremendous leader who has brought significant value to Premera since joining the board in 2017, said Jeffrey Roe, President and CEO of Premera.
  • We are also very grateful for Jacks impact on and dedication to Premera during his time as board chair, Roe said.

American Seafoods Announces CEO Transition

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Friday, February 18, 2022

As part of the senior leadership transition, Inge Andreassen, President of the American Seafoods Company harvesting subsidiary, and with 30 years of leadership at American Seafoods, was elevated to Chief Operating Officer at American Seafoods.

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  • As part of the senior leadership transition, Inge Andreassen, President of the American Seafoods Company harvesting subsidiary, and with 30 years of leadership at American Seafoods, was elevated to Chief Operating Officer at American Seafoods.
  • Andreassen will continue as President at American Seafoods Company and also serve as the acting CEO until Gustafssons appointment is effective.
  • Prior to that, Gustafsson was VP and General Manager at American Pride Seafoods (a former division of American Seafoods) and before that, President and CEO of Atlantic Coast Fisheries Corporation.
  • Residing in Seattle, Andreassen joined American Seafoods in 1992 serving as the President of American Seafoods Company since 2005.

Billy Goat Brands Investee Sophie’s Kitchen Partners with Leading Seafood Distributor Southwind Foods

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

After conducting an extensive search and due diligence, the Galletti family, as the owners of Southwind, concluded that Sophies Kitchen was the best plant-based protein partner for their business.

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  • After conducting an extensive search and due diligence, the Galletti family, as the owners of Southwind, concluded that Sophies Kitchen was the best plant-based protein partner for their business.
  • We are tremendously excited for Sophies Kitchen to enter into this master brokerage sales agreement and equity partnership with Southwind, which is expected to provide significant growth opportunities for Sophies Kitchen.
  • Sophies Kitchen and Southwind Foods both have a long-term vision focused on sustainability of our fisheries and the planet.
  • Billy Goat Brands is a venture capital platform focused on investing in high-potential companies operating in the ocean economy.

Boston Chef Brings Culinary Win to Massachusetts in 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

One of the most prestigious culinary competitions inthe United States, the Great American Seafood Cook Off emphasizes the importance of cooking with domestic and sustainable seafood.

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  • One of the most prestigious culinary competitions inthe United States, the Great American Seafood Cook Off emphasizes the importance of cooking with domestic and sustainable seafood.
  • Chef Herrera also serves as the President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association's executive board and is active with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
  • The 2021 Great American Seafood Cook-Off was held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans on Saturday, August 7.
  • The Great American Seafood Cook-Off promotes the quality and variety of domestic seafood found in the United States.

Ocean Beauty Named U.S. Distributor for Findus, Europe's Popular High Quality Frozen Food Brand

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Europe's best and most popular brand of frozen foods is coming to America, thanks to a new partnership with Ocean Beauty Seafoods.

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  • Europe's best and most popular brand of frozen foods is coming to America, thanks to a new partnership with Ocean Beauty Seafoods.
  • Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC announced today that it has reached an agreement to be the U.S. distributor for Findus, the Swedish-based frozen food giant.
  • Ocean Beauty will introduce the Findus fish-based product portfolio at Seafood Expo North America, March 17 19 in Boston.
  • Ocean Beauty will distribute a wide variety of the company's seafood line including high quality frozen portions, breaded and value-added seafood, and steamable flavored cod loins.