Portuguese processor looks for new horizons in North America

For the two brothers and sisters that make up the ownership team at BeriaNova, the first trip to Boston for the Seafood Expo North America last week was well worth the trek from Portugal, they said.

The company’s product line features more than 20 different types of seafood including mackerel, salmon fillets, and tuna steaks, the vast majority of which either comes from or is produced in Portugal.

After earning the seal of approval from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the siblings, Frederico, Bruno and Bento Rodrigues, agreed it was time to test the market in North America.

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