Superior process, superior <strong>lobster</strong> <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>Seafood</strong> <strong>Ventures</strong> provides an integrated supply chain from ocean to local seller, featuring direct supply sourcing, a proprietary grading process for each <strong>lobster</strong>, on-site quality assurance and control, and proven transport partners. The result? A better <strong>lobster</strong> for you. OUR PROCESS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY RESULTS IN GOURMET QUALITY Advanced processing technologies Processing options — including high- pressure sanitary preservation processing (HPP), super-cooled brine freezing, and “nitrogen tunnel” flash freezing — bring a variety of benefits: ~ Enhanced product safety ~ Prevention of bacterial growth and spoilage ~ No use of heat, chemicals, preservatives, or additives ~ Fresher appearance, texture, and flavor — and more nutrients ~ Improved separation of meat from shell ~ Easier cooking and eating — just like a live <strong>lobster</strong> ~ Greatly extended shelf life From our home to yours At <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>Seafood</strong> <strong>Ventures</strong>, we start with fresh, live wild-caught <strong>lobster</strong>s from our home next to the clear, cool waters of the Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong>. We then process them, right here in <strong>Maine</strong>, using the best, value- driven technologies available for shipment around the world. Our processing methods prevent bacterial growth and spoilage without using heat — allowing our <strong>lobster</strong> to retain its fresh appearance, flavor, texture, and nutrients. Finally, we use proven, cost-effective transport techniques to ship our <strong>lobster</strong>s to your home anywhere in the world. Certified <strong>Maine</strong> provenance At our direct-sourcing facility on the Portland waterfront, sustainably harvested, certified Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>lobster</strong>s are carefully hand-selected and individually graded to assure maximum weight and quality for the customer. Shipment by land, sea, or air Our delicious whole <strong>lobster</strong>s are available globally via the most reliable, cost-effective transport by truck, ocean container, or air freight. A seamless cold supply chain eliminates waste and spoilage. Sustainable, traceable <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>Seafood</strong> <strong>Ventures</strong> promotes sustainability efforts in the Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong> and offers consumers unrivaled traceability. With our strict quality control and chain-of-custody procedures, our <strong>lobster</strong>s are traceable from the Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong> to your door — anywhere in the world. ALONG THE MAINE COAST MEET HOMARUS AMERICANUS For more than 150 years, true <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>lobster</strong> (Homarus americanus) has been recognized as one of the world’s most exquisite and prized gourmet pleasures. You’ve tried the rest…. Many other crustaceans — such as so-called rock or spiny <strong>lobster</strong>s, Australian “bay bugs,” and even crayfish — are often sold as <strong>lobster</strong> substitutes. But they are in fact interlopers and are entirely different animals. True <strong>lobster</strong>s have five sets of legs, including a pair of large meat-filled claws — with a taste you’ll never forget. ….Now try the best! <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>lobster</strong>s are native to the cold, clean waters of the Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong>, where local <strong>lobster</strong>men and women operate as they have for hundreds of years, setting and hauling individual <strong>lobster</strong> “pots” (traps) by hand. Lobstering in <strong>Maine</strong> is often a family affair, and territories and techniques are passed down from generation to generation. The state’s fishery is sustainable, thoughtfully regulated, and not overfished. No dragging or diving is permitted, and no fleets can fish in <strong>Maine</strong> waters. Legal-size <strong>lobster</strong>s are in the 1- to 3.5-pound range, resulting in famously sweet, tender, succulent meat. Your healthy choice True <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>lobster</strong> is also one of the world’s healthiest lean protein sources for discriminating palates. Ounce for ounce, it’s even lower in calories, cholesterol, and saturated fats than chicken. Accept no substitutes Just as apples come in many colors, tastes, and textures, the word “<strong>lobster</strong>” is used to describe a broad range of product. The Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong> is home to a special, unique product — the tender and tasty Homarus americanus — which retailers can target precisely with the help of <strong>Maine</strong> <strong>Seafood</strong> <strong>Ventures</strong>. The Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong> is the source of many quality seafood products Homarus americanus is not the only superb seafood resource in the Gulf of <strong>Maine</strong>. Many other premium, all-natural seafood products are harvested from its pristine waters every year including shrimp, crab, scallops, mussels, oysters, seaweed, and more.