Le Portel, France
Sas Direct Ocean
France's leading importer and processor of fresh and frozen salmon, with operations in Boulogne-sur-Mer and Puerto Varas. Specializes in farm and wild salmon in all forms.
Direct Ocean is the number one French importer of Chilean salmon, located in Le Portel (Boulogne-sur-Mer), France's premier fishing port. Founded in 1980, the company has grown to handle approximately 14,000 tons annually, with salmon representing 80% of their business and other seafood species comprising 20%. The company maintains a dual operational structure with offices in both France and Chile, enabling direct sourcing from major supply regions including Chile, Norway, Iceland, Scotland, and Alaska for salmon, plus Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and France for other species.
Direct Ocean specializes in transforming fresh and frozen salmon into a diverse range of products including fillets, portions, center-cut portions, loins, industrial blocks, minced products, cubes, dices, steaks, and cutlets. Their customer base spans industrial manufacturers (35%), out-of-home catering (30%), grocery retail (25%), and large export operations (10%). The company holds multiple quality certifications including IFS Broker (98.4% rating), MSC, ASC, ECOCERT, and Label Rouge, reflecting their commitment to food safety and sustainable sourcing. Their quality management includes annual supplier audits, systematic product controls prior to loading and upon arrival, and dedicated quality teams across France, Chile, and Asia.
Capabilities
- Meat & seafood
- Fish processing
- Freezing
- IQFBlock freezing
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