OUR MISSION at Tropical is to guarantee a continuous supply of the highest quality tilapia by farming in a progressive and responsible manner which focuses on the well-being of consumers and the environment.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1995 and based in Vermont USA, Tropical Aquaculture Products, Inc. is the sales, distribution, marketing and accounting operation of a growing cooperative of aquaculture farms. By focusing on quality and continuity of supply, and ensuring world-class customer service, we have consistently met the growing needs of our wholesale customers.
With round-the-clock harvesting, daily flights and 24/7 customer service our products are guaranteed delivered fresh.
Tropical's 11 tilapia farms are geographically distributed throughout Latin America. This extensive network combined with five dedicated processing plants, four daily points of entry into the United States and six distribution centers enables us to successfully avoid interruptions in supply. This growing infrastructure is the reason we can guarantee a consistent supply of high quality, fresh tilapia 365 days of the year.
As a vertically integrated company, we are able to ensure the strictest standards at every stage of production from the hatchery through to delivery to our North American and European customers.
OUR ROOTS
Our Founder, John K. Schramm, grew up on the coast of Maine and experienced first-hand the effects of the declining New England fisheries. John later entered into the trade with a vision to overcome one of its key issues - the ability to find high quality, sustainably sourced farmed fish to supplement wild supplies and fulfill consumer needs.
When John founded Tropical Aquaculture Products, Inc., Tilapia was a little known fish to the North American market. His search for a consistent, high quality supply led him to the most established environmentally and socially conscious farms in Latin America.
Nearly 15 years later, Tropical has grown from a staff of one to a team of 22, supporting more than 5,000 jobs in Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. Through a growing cooperative and list of sustainably farmed species, we are continually expanding our product offering and recently introduced breaded and frozen tilapia, fresh and frozen shrimp and fresh trout.
DID YOU KNOW
Did you know that there are 25,000 known species of fish in the world? 100 of them are tilapia.
At Tropical, we farm both red and black varieties.
Where can you find Tropical brand Tilapia?We partner with fine retailers and restaurants in North America and Europe. Ask your local supplier if they carry Tropical brand!
