This Bellingham seafood processor purchased by Alaskan company
Home Port Seafoods, a Bellingham seafood processing company has been acquired by Wild Alaskan Company, an e-commerce seafood retailer based in Alaska, according to a Monday, April 3, news release from Wild Alaskan Company.
Under the new ownership, Home Port Seafoods will still operate as a standalone business under the Wild Alaskan Company.
Home Port Seafoods opened in 1992 by owners Glen and Jeanna Binschus and filets, vacuum packs, freezes and packages millions of pounds of seafood a year, according to the news release.
In the late 1990s, their daughter Christine Benson was named vice president of the company and oversees operations and, through the acquisition, will now be the CEO of Home Port Seafoods, according to the news release.
“It’s been a pleasure to watch Christie take the helm and build so many relationships within the industry. We’re excited to see where the next generation takes the business from here, Glen Binschus said in the news release.
“Home Port is excited to join forces with Wild Alaskan. They’ve been a key customer of ours for years. We have a great working relationship. This partnership is a natural next step for both companies,” Benson said in the news release.
Wild Alaskan Company, founded in 2017 by Arron Kallenberg, delivers sustainable and wild-caught fish to customers through its website.
“We recognize that catching, processing, and selling fish are distinct endeavors, each with unique challenges and opportunities. But the reality is that Wild Alaskan has reached a scale where we can no longer afford not to be in the processing business. We wanted to partner with someone who knows that world like the back of their hand. We’re honored that Benny and Jeanne trust us with the amazing legacy they’ve built,” Kallenberg said in the news release.
Wild Alaskan Company will now have access to Home Port Seafood’s large network of both retail and food service customers, and the ability to grow Home Port Seafood’s current production capacity and customer base, according to Kallenberg.
