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Navigating Global Shrimp & Seafood Trade

Structured sourcing and dependable international supply from origin to market.

About Us

Who We Are

Established since 2016, IST Foods operates as a structured sourcing and supply partner in international shrimp and seafood trade, built on over 15 years of industry experience. Working directly with selected producers in Asia and Latin America, and maintaining independent oversight at origin, we conduct disciplined quality and specification checks prior to shipment, ensuring structured supply into established wholesale markets across Europe and CIS.

Global seafood sourcing Europe and CIS
Our Mission

To structure reliable shrimp and seafood supply through disciplined sourcing, quality control, and transparent trade practices.

Expertise

Extensive experience in international shrimp and seafood trade, including sourcing, quality control, specification management, and logistics coordination.

Our Vision

To strengthen long-term trade partnerships by combining market knowledge, regulatory understanding, and consistent execution.

Global Presence

Active sourcing in Asia and South America, supplying structured markets across Europe and CIS through coordinated international logistics.

• SCIENTIFIC NAME: Litopenaeus vannamei
• ORIGIN: Ecuador, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Iran
• PREPARATION: Raw, cooked, blanched
• SPECIFICATIONS: HOSO, HLSO, PD, PUD, PTO, PDTO, EZP
• PACKING: Block, IQF, Semi-IQF
• SIZES: Full size range

Vannamei Shrimp
 

Vannamei shrimp supplier Europe

Our Vannamei shrimp is sourced from established farming regions and processed with a focus on consistency and practical use. We work with selected suppliers to ensure stable quality and reliable sizing across shipments.

 

The product is prepared to meet the needs of both foodservice and distribution, with attention to clean processing and uniform presentation. After thawing, the shrimp maintains a firm texture and natural appearance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.

 

By keeping processing and handling straightforward and controlled, we aim to deliver a product that performs well in everyday use, whether for horeca, further processing, or retail packing.

Where We Are

Operation, Sourcing regions and Distribution markets

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Operation

Headquarter

  • Belgium

Regional Offices

  • India

  • Ecuador

  • Vietnam

Sourcing

Asia

  • India

  • Indonesia

  • Vietnam

  • Bangladesh

South America

  • Ecuador

  • Venezeula

  • Peru

  • Argentinia

Distribution​

  • Europe

  • Central Asia

  • Scandinavia

  • North Africa

  • Caucasus

  • Ukraine

Our Services

Structured Seafood Trade Services

End-to-end support across sourcing, quality control, compliance, and international logistics.

Origin Sourcing

Direct sourcing from selected producers in key shrimp-producing regions. We work directly with established producers across Asia and South America, focusing on long-term relationships, specification discipline, and structured supply programs. Our sourcing model prioritizes consistency, yield management, and controlled procurement rather than opportunistic buying.

Financial Flexibility

Disciplined trade terms aligned with long-term cooperation. Commercial structures are defined based on market conditions, regulatory environment, and partnership history. Our approach focuses on stability and predictability rather than short-term transactions.

Quality & Specification Control

Independent oversight and disciplined pre-shipment verification. Through independent presence at origin, we conduct structured checks before shipment. This includes grading confirmation, net weight and glazing verification, packaging review, and documentation alignment with agreed technical specifications. Quality control is managed before cargo leaves origin — not after arrival.

Regulatory Compliance

Compliance coordination across international food markets. We coordinate export documentation, health certification, HACCP alignment, EU compliance requirements, and destination-specific regulatory standards. Structured documentation control is essential in multi-jurisdiction seafood trade.

Logistics & Shipping

Coordinated international cold-chain management. We manage freight coordination, container planning, cold-chain control, customs documentation, and delivery scheduling. Structured logistics execution ensures stability in supply programs and reduces operational risk across international routes.

B2B Partnerships

Structured commercial collaboration beyond spot trading. We operate as a structured supply partner, supporting ongoing specification management, supply planning, and disciplined execution across established wholesale markets.

Regulatory Compliance

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Ready to source premium seafood? Reach out to discuss your requirements and let's build a lasting partnership.

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Office

Bossen 16

2500 Lier, Belgium

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