Company Description
Blue Star Foods Corp. (BSFC) is a seafood product preparation and packaging company in the manufacturing sector. According to company disclosures, Blue Star Foods describes itself as an integrated Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainable seafood company centered on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). The company processes, packages, and sells high-value seafood products and emphasizes resource-efficient operations, traceability, and ecological packaging.
Blue Star Foods is based in Miami, Florida. Its common stock has been quoted on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol BSFC, following a transition from listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. A Form 25 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission documents the removal of its common stock from listing and registration on Nasdaq, while subsequent company news highlights its quotation on OTC Markets’ OTCQB tier.
Business focus and operations
In its public communications, Blue Star Foods states that it focuses on sustainable seafood production using RAS technology and on selling high-value seafood products. The company reports that it owns and operates what it describes as the oldest continuously operating RAS full grow-out salmon farm in North America, through its Taste of BC Aquafarms business. Taste of BC Aquafarms is described as an aquafarm dedicated to producing steelhead salmon using RAS, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and consistent, sushi-grade fish production.
Blue Star Foods also highlights a commitment to packaging and traceability. Company materials state that it believes it uses technology for resource sustainability management and traceability, along with ecological packaging. The company has promoted its Eco-Fresh seafood pouch concept, and in news releases it links this packaging approach to lower energy use and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared with some traditional formats, based on life cycle analysis.
Product initiatives and brand extensions
Blue Star Foods has announced several product and brand initiatives in its news releases. It has promoted a flagship 6-ounce crab meat pouch made with fully cooked and pasteurized wild-caught blue swimming crab, presented in a refrigerated, grab-and-go format. The company describes this pouch as a clean-label, keto-friendly product and associates it with Eco-Fresh sustainable packaging.
The company has also reported the launch of an Asian Food Division focused on high-value sushi categories. Under the Blue Star brand, this division is described as targeting products such as Hamachi, with sourcing tied to specific regions in Japan. Blue Star Foods has stated that this initiative is intended to participate in the growth of sushi-related demand, particularly in the United States.
In addition, Blue Star Foods has disclosed a vendor agreement with LowTide LLC related to the development and nationwide distribution of products under the Wicked Tuna Seafood and Toby Keith’s Premium brands. Under this agreement, Blue Star Foods reports that it will procure domestic premium seafood products and collaborate on meal solutions aligned with those brands.
Distribution and partnerships
In its news releases, Blue Star Foods has highlighted distribution partnerships as part of its growth strategy. The company announced a strategic national partnership with KeHE Distributors as a primary distribution partner, noting that KeHE operates multiple distribution centers and serves a large network of retail and online outlets. Through this relationship, Blue Star Foods reports that it is rolling out its flagship crab meat pouch across KeHE’s retail network.
The company has also discussed working with distribution and supply partners in its aquaculture operations. Taste of BC Aquafarms disclosed an agreement with Miracle Springs to supply fingerlings, which the company states is intended to support accelerated harvest growth and increase production capacity for steelhead salmon.
Capital markets and corporate actions
Blue Star Foods has communicated several capital markets developments. A Form 25 filed with the SEC in June 2025 shows that Nasdaq Stock Market LLC removed the company’s common stock from listing and registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In a December 2024 news release, the company stated that it would commence trading on OTC Markets following the Nasdaq delisting, and later news confirms its quotation on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol BSFC.
In an 8-K filed in November 2025, Blue Star Foods reported an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase its authorized capital stock. The amendment increased the number of authorized shares of common stock and preferred stock, as described in the filing, and became effective upon filing with the Delaware Secretary of State.
In another 8-K filed in September 2025, the company disclosed a change in its independent registered public accounting firm. The filing states that the audit committee dismissed MaloneBailey, LLP and approved the engagement of GreenGrowth CPAs as the new independent registered public accounting firm to audit the company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 and related interim periods. The 8-K notes that there were no disagreements with the former auditor as defined in SEC rules.
Blue Star Foods has also publicly announced a stock buyback program authorizing repurchases of its common stock, describing this as a way to deploy capital and expressing the view that its stock was undervalued. The company has framed this program as a tool for returning value to shareholders, while emphasizing that repurchases are subject to market conditions and other factors.
Sustainability and ESG orientation
Across multiple news releases, Blue Star Foods consistently characterizes itself as an ESG-focused sustainable seafood company. It references a “Triple Bottom Line” philosophy, describing an approach that balances economic, social, and environmental priorities. The company associates this philosophy with its packaging innovations, carbon-conscious life cycle analysis for its pouches, and ethical sourcing practices intended to align with eco-conscious market expectations.
The company’s communications also link its RAS-based aquaculture operations to sustainability goals, emphasizing controlled production environments and efforts to manage water quality and resource use. Taste of BC Aquafarms has described upgrades to farm systems, including oxygen and ozone capacity, as part of its approach to supporting additional biomass and managing reliance on certain inputs.
Regulatory filings and transparency
Blue Star Foods files periodic and current reports with the SEC, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, which provide details on its financial condition, operations, and material events. In its news releases, the company has highlighted its intention to maintain a high level of financial and corporate disclosure in connection with its OTCQB quotation, and has framed this as part of its commitment to transparency and investor communication.
Trading status and listing history
Historically, Blue Star Foods’ common stock was listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol BSFC. A December 2024 company announcement reported that Nasdaq had determined to delist the company’s securities based on the minimum bid price requirement, and that the company chose not to appeal. The Form 25 filed in June 2025 documents the removal of the company’s common stock from listing and registration on Nasdaq. Subsequent company communications state that the stock trades on OTC Markets, including the OTCQB Venture Market, under the same symbol.
Position within the seafood and aquaculture space
Within the seafood product preparation and packaging industry, Blue Star Foods presents itself as focused on sustainable seafood, RAS-based aquaculture, and packaging innovation. Through its Taste of BC Aquafarms business and its branded product initiatives, the company’s public materials emphasize high-value seafood categories, traceability, and environmentally conscious packaging. Investors and observers can review the company’s SEC filings and news releases for additional detail on its operations, risk factors, and strategic priorities.