Atlanta, GA – Inland Seafood, one of the largest seafood distributors in the United States, a leading
packer of Maine lobster and supplier of seafood and non-seafood specialty products for thousands of
restaurants and retailers across the country, has acquired Lonestar Seafood, the premier supplier of
quality seafood products in Texas.
Since 2011, Lonestar Seafood has established a strong presence in the Texas market, with a solid
customer base and vendor network, an SQF certified facility, and an outstanding staff of dedicated
seafood professionals.
Lonestar Seafood has been approached by several industry players over the years, but the move to join
forces with Inland Seafood was motivated by a strong historical relationship and a foundation of shared
values. Inland Seafood’s mission is to provide top-tier service and products to their customers, to support
the growth of their vendors, and to operate with environmental, economic, and social considerations to
create long-term, sustainable value. The partnership with Lonestar, whose core values are quality,
service, and integrity, only further supports both company’s commitment to the industry.
Through this acquisition, Inland Seafood will be able to provide a broadened portfolio of products to their
customers, reduce their carbon footprint by merging logistics with Lonestar’s existing network, support
more small farms and fishermen in the Gulf region, and create jobs and growth opportunities for their
now combined workforce. As a 100% employee-owned company, Inland Seafood is proud to be able to
continue to add share value for their employees through this acquisition.
“I have made a commitment to Inland Seafood’s owners to grow their financial future through profitable
sales,” said Chris Rosenberger, President of Inland Seafood. “Lonestar Seafood shares many of Inland’s
core values, so when approached with the option to pursue this venture further, it was without question.
We have had our eyes set on the Texas market but wanted to expand through more than just the
presence of our trucks in the region. Partnering with a company that shares the same vision to grow
responsibly in all aspects of the business is the right and only way for Inland Seafood to accomplish that,”
he said.
Chris Harrington, CEO of Lonestar Seafood had these words to share: “We are excited to be joining forces with such a strong partner in Inland Seafood. Together we will work to fully realize our mission to be the premier supplier of quality seafood products in Texas. Alignment with core values was paramount to us,
and we feel we have accomplished this with Inland Seafood.”
Media Contact: Ali Rosenberger
(470) 427-5886
ali.rosenberger@inlandseafood.com