Baja Aqua-Farms Acquires Baja Marine Foods to Expand Seafood Platform

ENSENADA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baja Aqua-Farms (“BAF” or the “Company”) announced today the acquisition of Baja Marine Foods (“BMF”), a leading fishing and processing company headquartered in Baja California, Mexico.

BMF produces high-quality fishmeal, fish-oil, and frozen seafood products from sustainable sourced pelagic species sold for human consumption or as ingredients to the aquaculture and pet food industries. Founded in 2010, BMF owns two (2) fishing vessels and a modern processing plant with capacity to process up to 450 tons of protein per day under rigorous quality standards.

The acquisition cements Baja Aqua-Farms’ position as the premier vertically integrated bluefin tuna rancher in the Americas, while enhancing the Company’s end-to-end supply chain traceability – from ocean to plate. In addition, the transaction marks BAF’s entry into the high-growth marine ingredients sector through the production of premium fishmeal and fish oil – nutritional products that are vital to both animal and human diets.

Manuel Vazquez, Chief Executive Officer of BAF, commented: “We look forward to welcoming the Baja Marine Foods’ team as they join the Baja Aqua-Farms’ family in this exciting new chapter. This acquisition strengthens our ability to deliver the highest quality bluefin tuna to our customers around the world in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.”

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Baja Aqua-Farms
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Baja California, Mexico, BAF is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated tuna ranchers. The Company produces fresh sashimi grade tuna under the most rigorous standards, sought out by top chefs and supermarket chains around the globe for its consistent quality and year-round availability. For more information, visit: https://bajaaquafarms.com/.

About Baja Marine Foods
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Baja California, Mexico, BMF is a trusted processor of locally caught pelagic species. The Company operates a modern plant capable of processing up to 450 tons per day, producing fishmeal, fish oil and frozen seafood for both the human consumption and marine ingredients markets. For more information, visit: https://bajamarinefoods.com