History
Five generations of the Swanes family have owned and operated Northern Fish Products, Inc. The business was purchased in 1912 by Johannes Swanes, a Norwegian immigrant. His purchase included a horse and a wagon for fresh fish distribution. From this humble beginning, we have become one of the premier suppliers of fish and seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Northern Fish is one of the oldest family owned and operated businesses in the state of Washington.
Specialties
Five generations of the Swanes family have owned and operated Northern Fish Products, Inc. The business was purchased in 1912 by Johannes Swanes, a Norwegian immigrant. His purchase included a horse and a wagon for fresh fish distribution. From this humble beginning, we have become one of the premier suppliers of fish and seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Located in Tacoma, Wash, Northern Fish is one of the oldest family owned and operated. How does a seafood company stay in business for nearly 100 years? First, we have a reputation in the seafood industry for our high standards of product quality and customer service. Second, Northern Fish has a distinct geographic advantage for procuring the unique seafood products of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Third, we have a team of buying experts who know where, when and how to get the highest quality seafood for our customers. And fourth, our quality control and safety measures exceed all mandated regulations; in many cases settin