A Legacy of Quality on the Pacific Coast
For over three decades, Southern Cal Seafood, Inc. has supplied premium pelagic fish and mollusks to domestic and global partners with integrity, transparency, and cold-chain reliability.
Family-Owned, Professionally Run
Founded in 1994 by Pete Guglielmo and rooted in generations of California fishing heritage, we specialize in fresh, cured, and frozen Pacific sardines, northern anchovies, and California market squid.
- Strategic locations at San Pedro, Oxnard, and Monterey for rapid access to the Pacific catch.
- Trusted independent fleets using selective purse seine methods to minimize bycatch.
- Certified processes that meet HACCP and SQF Level 2 requirements.
- Multi-channel distribution across domestic wholesale, export programs, and industrial supply.
Anchored in Integrity, Advancing with Innovation
We provide the highest quality, responsibly sourced seafood at competitive prices without compromising the ocean’s health or the integrity of our product.
Mission
Deliver premium Pacific seafood with transparency, speed, and an unbroken cold chain from vessel to customer.
- Protect freshness through immediate icing and flash freezing.
- Maintain traceability on every lot and shipment.
- Serve wholesale, export, and industrial partners with tailored programs.
Vision
Honor our family’s fishing heritage while leading the industry in quality assurance, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- Invest in facilities, QA labs, and monitoring technology.
- Promote responsible harvest and long-term fishery health.
- Build resilient supply chains for our partners worldwide.
Promise
Every order is handled with care, backed by documentation, and supported by a team that understands the demands of seafood buyers.
- Responsive communication and clear documentation.
- Consistency in glazing, sizing, and pack styles.
- Proactive logistics support for domestic and export needs.
Operational Footprint
Purpose-built locations at major California ports maintain speed-to-market and cold-chain control.
Certified Processes Backed by Documentation
- HACCP-compliant hazard analysis and critical control monitoring.
- SQF Level 2 alignment for robust food safety management.
- Traceability from vessel, date, and lot through cold storage and distribution.
- Bycatch reduction strategies with selective gear and trained crews.
