About Us

Our mission at Tropical is to guarantee a continuous supply of the highest quality aquacultured products 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 for 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 customers.

As a vertically integrated company, we are able to ensure the strictest standards are met at every stage of production from the hatchery through delivery to our North American and European customers.

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. Currently our product line includes: fresh tilapia, breaded and frozen tilapia, fresh and frozen shrimp, fresh trout and fresh Organic Irish Salmon.

Where can you find Tropical brand products? We partner with fine retailers and restaurants in North America and Europe.  Ask your local fish monger if they carry Tropical brand!