About Eastern Shore Seafood

1965 was the year that Eastern Shore Seafood began harvesting one of the richest clam beds in the Atlantic with a single clam boat, the W. A. Ballard. From this small clamming operation, Eastern Shore Seafood has become one of the largest clam companies in the world. Our fleet harvests the waters from Norfolk, Virginia to Massachusetts, supplying clams to people all over the world.

Our goal has always been to put quality first. There are several factors which contribute to our reputation as the finest producer of high quality prefried, flash-frozen and canned clams in the industry. Since we own a large portion of the annual clam quota; we have ability to harvest year-'round, and because we can control where and when we harvest, you are assured of a premium clam product all through the year. Our unique ability to combine the operation of our own harvesting vessels with a state-of-the-art processing plant also helps us maintain the highest quality standards.

However, by far, the most important element that contributes to our outstanding reputation for premium products is our employees' hard work and commitment to excellence. We are located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia where pride in our work is part of our tradition, and this pride is reflected in everything we produce.

We are proud of this tradition of excellence and we look forward to maintaining our reputation as the world's finest producer of quality clam products.

Eastern Shore Seafood Products

Canned Chopped Clams - Eastern Shore's Canned Chopped Clams are an easy way to add the flavor of clams to sauces, dips, soups and other dishes. These items are pre-cooked and ready to use. Eastern Shore's Canned Chopped Clams, both Surf or "Sea" and Quahog or "Ocean," are produced from hand- picked clams harvested in the North Atlantic by our own fleet, then rushed to our new state-of-the-art facility for processing, all of which is done under one roof to minimize handling time. This is essential to retain the quality and wholesomeness of a fresh product. Our unique wash systems, combined with meticulous inspection under the watchful eye of our quality assurance staff, allow us to consistently produce a superior product.

Canned Clam Juice - Eastern Shore's Canned Clam Juices are captured while our clam meats are cooking then filtered and canned. These items are perfect as soup bases or as an addition to any recipe you want to give a fresh clam flavor.

New England Clam Chowder - Eastern Shore's New England Clam Chowder is processed with surf or "sea" clams that are produced from hand-picked sea clams harvested in the North Atlantic by our own fleet, then rushed to the facility for processing.

Frozen Chopped Clams - Chopped Clams are produced from the Eastern Surf Clam, a type of clam noted for excellent flavor and tenderness. These clams are inspected, chopped, washed and packaged in plastic bags and wax boxes. The clams are then blast frozen within 20 hours of landing.

IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) - With Eastern Shore Seafood's new IQF Clams there's no waste, no wait, and no worry. Simply shake out the exact quantity you need to prepare your favorite clam dish and store the remainder in the convenient, resealable pouch. No more lengthy thawing or costly waste. Offered in 5lb. bags.

Fried Clam Strips - Eastern Shore fried clams are julienne slices of Eastern Surf Clam, manually inspected and cleaned. This particular type of clam is chosen for its excellent flavor and tenderness. The clam strips are then breaded, prefried, flash frozen and packed in plastic pouches of the specified weight. Total time from our boats to our freezers is less than twenty (20) hours.

Xtreme Strips - "Xtreme Size" clam strips come from the choice portion of surf clam meat. They make a great appetizer, clam roll on a hot dog bun or great addition to a fried seafood platter. They are wider than a regular clam strip. The "Xtreme Size" clam strips feature a new breading that complements the new size strips. After months of product development we have come out with a breading that is full of flavor. The Xtreme Fried Clam Strips are the first new thing to be introduced in the clam industry in years. It seems to be a Great Success!

Eastern Shore Seafood Contacts

Website: www.essf.com

Mike Hutt Industrial & International Sales   Manager 10287 Smythes Cottage Way Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Cell (757) 894-2639 Office (800) 446-8550 ext. 118 (757) 824-5651 mhutt@essf.com	Denise Chance Director Sales & Marketing P.O. Box 38 Mappsville, VA 23407 (800) 446-8550 (757) 824-5651 FAX (757) 824-4135 denise@essf.com
Don Petersen Western Region Vice President Sales/Marketing 615 Macleay Road Sequim, Wa 98382 (360) 683-8304 Fax (360) 582-3058	Sharon Miles Sales/Customer Service Manager P.O. Box 38 Mappsville, VA 23407 (800) 446-8550 (757) 824-5651 FAX (757) 824-4135 sharon@essf.com
Brian Shea Northeast Regional Sales Manager 316 Ipswich Road Boxford, MA 01921 (978) 807-1973 bshea@essf.com	Tammy Miles Sales Representative P.O. Box 38 Mappsville, VA 23407 (800) 446-8550 (757) 824-5651 FAX (757) 824-4135 tammy@essf.com
	Mariann Miller Sales Representative P.O. Box 38 Mappsville, VA 23407 (800) 446-8550 (757) 824-5651 FAX (757) 824-4135 mariann@essf.com

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