Chuck Bundrant, the legendary founder of Trident Seafoods, passed away Oct. 17, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. It's the ultimate American Dream story, and it's safe to say the seafood industry -- both in the US and globally -- would look very different without his influence.

Few people have reached Bundrant's iconic status in the seafood industry, and it's unlikely any ever will.

Chuck Bundrant, founder of Trident Seafoods. Bundrant died in 2021 at age 79. Photo: John Anderson/Alamy

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