Innovation and Future Product Development
Expanding the Horizon of Pacific Seafood
Southern Cal Seafood is constantly exploring new product lines and value-added processing techniques to meet the evolving demands of the global market. Our innovation pipeline focuses on maximizing the utility of our sustainable catch and introducing new, convenient formats for our partners.
Current R&D Focus Areas
Value-Added Squid Products
Developing pre-marinated and ready-to-cook California Market Squid products for the retail sector, reducing preparation time for consumers and food service clients.
High-Purity Fish Oil & Meal
Investing in advanced refining technologies to produce ultra-high-purity Omega-3 fish oil and specialized fish meal for the nutraceutical and aquaculture industries.
Partnership Opportunities
We welcome collaboration with food scientists, culinary innovators, and industrial partners interested in developing new applications for our sustainably sourced pelagic species. If you have a concept, we have the raw material and the supply chain expertise to bring it to market.
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Innovation by the Numbers
- Focus: Value-Added Processing
- Goal: 15% Retail Market Share Growth
- Investment: $1.5M in Processing Upgrades (2025-2026)