Exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America 2025

Guangdong Savvy Seafood, Inc. is a leading seafood processor and exporter based in Zhanjiang, China—a coastal hub renowned for its aquaculture and seafood industry. Specializing in premium frozen shrimp products, the company has built a solid reputation in global markets for its quality, consistency, and reliability. With vertically integrated operations and adherence to international food safety standards, Savvy Seafood has become a trusted supplier to retailers, distributors, and foodservice companies across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Core Business and Offerings

Guangdong Savvy Seafood focuses exclusively on shrimp processing and export. Its product portfolio includes a wide range of raw and value-added shrimp formats tailored to the preferences of diverse international markets:

• Raw Shrimp:
  • Head-On Shell-On (HOSO)
  • Headless Shell-On (HLSO)
• Cooked Shrimp:
  • Cooked Head-On Shell-On Shrimp
• Peeled Shrimp:
  • Peeled Deveined Tail-On (PDTO)
  • Peeled Deveined Tail-Off (PDTO)
• Value-Added Products:
  • Frozen Breaded Shrimp (Panko, Tempura, and Butterfly styles)

Products are available in various sizes, packaging formats, and glazing levels, and can be customized for retail, bulk, or foodservice applications.

Specialisation and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Guangdong Savvy Seafood’s USP lies in its specialization in shrimp only, enabling the company to master processing techniques, quality control, and market-specific preferences. Key strengths include:

• Location advantage: Based in Zhanjiang, one of the largest shrimp farming areas in China.
• Vertical integration: From sourcing and processing to packaging and logistics.
• Customization capability: Tailored cuts, breading styles, and packaging formats.
• Consistent quality: Rigorous quality checks and compliance with international food safety standards.

This focused approach has helped the company establish long-term relationships with overseas clients who demand consistency and reliability.

Financial Performance

As a privately held entity, Savvy Seafood does not disclose its financials publicly. However, based on trade data and market presence:

• Estimated to process and export over 15,000 metric tons of shrimp annually.
• Maintains a steady customer base across more than 25 countries.
• Recognized in trade directories as a top-tier shrimp exporter from Southern China.

Savvy Seafood’s operations are aligned with China's growing seafood export market, which exceeded USD 18 billion in 2023, with shrimp being a leading segment.

Shipment and Export Data

Customs and international trade records highlight Guangdong Savvy Seafood as an active exporter to:

• United States
• Canada
• Japan
• South Korea
• European Union countries

Exported product formats include:

• IQF shrimp (raw and cooked)
• Block frozen shrimp for reprocessing
• Breaded shrimp for ready-meal and retail channels

Shipments are processed under strict cold chain protocols with containerized exports from Zhanjiang and nearby ports.

Target Market

Guangdong Savvy Seafood serves:

• Seafood importers and wholesalers
• Large supermarket chains
• Foodservice operators and restaurant suppliers
• Private-label seafood brands
• Frozen food distributors

Their ability to offer private-label services, including custom packaging and branding, makes them attractive to retailers and brand owners in North America and Europe.

Capabilities

• Advanced Processing Facilities: Equipped with peeling lines, cooking systems, IQF tunnels, breading equipment, and packing stations.
• Cold Storage: Onsite cold storage units ensuring temperature-controlled inventory and logistics.
• Quality Assurance: Multi-stage QC systems including metal detection, microbiological testing, and traceability systems.
• Packaging Flexibility: Retail bags, vacuum packs, bulk cartons, and customized private-label formats.

Certifications and Compliance

Guangdong Savvy Seafood maintains certifications that meet the requirements of major global seafood markets:

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
• BRC (British Retail Consortium Global Standard)
• FDA Registration for U.S. compliance
• EU Export Approval
• SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)
• Products regularly inspected and audited by third-party inspection agencies such as SGS and Intertek

Customer Testimonials

“We’ve worked with Savvy Seafood for over five years and their PD shrimp is our top seller in retail. Their consistency and quality control is unmatched.”
– Director of Procurement, U.S. Seafood Importer

“The breaded shrimp products from Savvy are outstanding for our foodservice clients. Reliable delivery and great customer service.”
– Seafood Category Manager, European Distributor

Major Achievements

• Among the top exporters of shrimp from Guangdong Province
• Exported to over 25 countries and regions with repeat clients
• Expanded breaded shrimp line with new styles like Tempura and Coconut Breaded
• Recognized by Chinese trade authorities for seafood export excellence
• Ongoing investment in automation and environmental controls in its production facilities

Guangdong Savvy Seafood, Inc. continues to grow as a world-class supplier of high-quality shrimp products by combining its focused expertise, strategic location, and commitment to food safety and customer satisfaction.