We fish
Profand's own fleets fish under the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries.
- Squid
- Octopus
- Hake
- Shrimp
South Florida operating partner of Profand
Global seafood, landed in South Florida.
Protein South connects the region's cruise lines, hospitality groups and foodservice operators with Profand's global seafood network, which covers everything from fishing and aquaculture to processing.
Source-to-plate traceability
Frozen, fresh & value-added
Built for high-volume buyers
Who we are
Local relationships. Global supply.
South Florida feeds millions of people a year, from cruise ships leaving port to resort kitchens and busy restaurant groups. These operators need seafood that is consistent, safe and available at scale.
Protein South is Profand's operating partner and broker in the region. We work directly with buyers to understand what they need, then match them to the right product, origin and program within Profand's vertically integrated supply chain.
The source
Profand
A global seafood group that fishes, farms, processes and distributes fish, cephalopods and crustaceans.
The connection
Protein South
Relationships, specifications, pricing programs and account support, based in South Florida.
The table
South Florida buyers
Cruise lines, hotels and resorts, restaurant groups, distributors and retail.
Our supply
Integrated from the source.
Through Profand, our customers get supply that is managed at every link in the chain. Because Profand controls its own fishing, aquaculture and processing, buyers get more consistency, clearer traceability and fewer middlemen.
We cultivate
Profand raises fish in its own aquaculture operations, following its animal welfare policy.
- Sea bass
- Sea bream
- Trout
- Shrimp
We process
Products are processed on board vessels and in land-based plants with integrated quality and food-safety management.
- On board
- On land
We deliver
Protein South brings that supply to South Florida and manages each account from first specification to repeat orders.
- Cruise
- Hospitality
- Foodservice
Why it matters: one relationship gives you a partner that controls its supply chain from the water to the finished product.
Who we serve
Built for kitchens that never close.
South Florida has one of the busiest hospitality economies in the world. We supply the operators who keep it running, so they don't have to worry about seafood.
Cruise lines
Home ports on our doorstep, provisioning schedules and fleet-wide menus call for large, consistent volumes that meet strict specifications. We build supply programs around sailing calendars.
PortMiamiPort EvergladesPort of Palm Beach
Hotels & resorts
From banquets to room service, we deliver consistent quality across properties and seasons.
Restaurant groups
Menu-ready species, portions and formats for multi-unit and independent concepts.
Distributors & wholesale
Dependable volume and pricing programs for distributors who serve the wider region.
Retail & grocery
Frozen, fresh and ready-meal lines for supermarkets and specialty grocers.
Catering & institutions
Safe, traceable protein for contract caterers, venues and institutional kitchens.
Products
A diversified range.
Profand is known for cephalopods and farmed fish, and it also offers a broad range of wild-caught fish and crustaceans. Tell us your specification and we'll find the right origin and format.
01
Cephalopods
Profand's core specialty. Whole, cleaned, tubes, rings and tentacles for any menu.
SquidGiant squidIllex squidOctopusCuttlefish
02
Aquaculture fish
Farmed fish from responsibly managed operations, with a consistent supply all year.
Sea bassSea breamTroutSalmon
03
Wild-caught fish
Whitefish and other species from Profand's own fishing operations.
HakeButterfish
04
Crustaceans
Wild and farmed shrimp, plus lobster, in a range of sizes and presentations.
ShrimpLobster
FormatFrozen
Frozen on board or at the plant to lock in quality, which suits provisioning and long lead times.
FormatFresh
Available for programs where the menu calls for fresh product.
FormatValue-added & ready meals
Prepared products that save kitchen labor and keep portions consistent.
How we work
One call to the source.
We make buying global seafood as simple as working with a local supplier. You'll have one point of contact backed by a multinational supply chain.
Understand the need
We start with your menus, volumes, specifications, certifications and delivery schedule.
Match the source
Next, we find the right species, origin and format across Profand's fishing, aquaculture and processing operations.
Build the program
Then we set up pricing, contracts and supply plans that fit your purchasing cycle.
Deliver & support
Finally, we coordinate logistics into South Florida and support your account with every order.
Quality & responsibility
Seafood you can stand behind.
Profand applies one quality model across all of its companies, and its traceability systems follow every product through each stage of production. We bring those standards to every account we manage.
FAO Code of Conduct
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
GSSI
Food safety
Products are made under strict food-safety controls and audited by accredited certification bodies.
Full traceability
Every product is traced from fishing vessel or farm through processing and delivery.
Responsible sourcing
Fishing follows internationally recognized principles, and aquaculture follows an animal welfare policy.
Less waste
New technologies extend shelf life and reduce waste, and packaging increasingly uses recyclable materials.
Get in touch
Let's talk about your supply.
Buy seafood for a fleet, a resort, a restaurant group or a distribution business? Tell us what you need and we'll put together a program for you.