Northern Pelagic Group, LLC (NORPEL)

Food and Beverage ManufacturingMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees

NORPEL operates as a vertically integrated multi-protein processor supplying marine and terrestrial protein ingredients to pet food manufacturers. The company runs three production facilities and multiple cold storage locations to support a range of formats, including frozen blocks of emulsified or mechanically deboned seafood and terrestrial proteins, as well as fresh slurry blends tailored to customer specifications.
Headquartered on Fish Island in New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts, NORPEL also operates a Hazleton, Pennsylvania facility, and its facilities carry regulatory approvals from USDC Seafood Inspection, FDA registration, and APHIS compliance. The business emphasizes full traceability of its raw materials and maintains partnerships with red meat, poultry, and fish suppliers to support its product offerings.

NORPEL positions itself within the North American pet food supply chain as a provider of seafood and terrestrial protein ingredients that meet regulatory requirements and market needs for quality and traceability. In May 2023, NORPEL earned accreditation from the Pet Sustainability Coalition, signaling formal recognition of its sustainability initiatives within the industry.

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