Baja Aqua-Farms expands seafood operations through acquisition of Baja Marine Foods
The move positions the company as a key bluefin tuna rancher and marks its entry into the marine ingredients sector.
MEXICO – Baja Aqua-Farms (BAF) has acquired Baja Marine Foods (BMF), a seafood processing and fishing company headquartered in Baja California, Mexico.
The deal broadens BAF’s operations beyond bluefin tuna ranching and introduces the company to the growing marine ingredients segment, a market increasingly driven by demand for sustainable protein sources.
Founded in 2010, Baja Marine Foods produces fishmeal, fish oil, and frozen seafood products sourced from pelagic species caught using responsible fishing practices.
The company operates a modern processing facility with a daily capacity of up to 450 tons of raw material, supplying ingredients for human food, aquaculture feed, and pet nutrition.
According to BAF, integrating BMF’s production capabilities will allow it to manage more of its seafood value chain internally and improve supply chain transparency.
BAF Chief Executive Officer Manuel Vazquez said the acquisition represents an important step in the company’s efforts to expand sustainably and enhance product quality across its seafood portfolio.
He noted that Baja Marine Foods’ team will continue operating under the BAF umbrella, contributing technical expertise and local experience in marine product processing.
Through the acquisition, BAF plans to consolidate its position as one of the leading vertically integrated bluefin tuna producers in the Americas while expanding into complementary seafood product lines.
The addition of BMF’s fishmeal and fish oil division is expected to help BAF meet the rising demand for marine-based proteins used in both human and animal nutrition.
Industry observers view the deal as part of a broader trend of seafood producers seeking greater control over raw materials and processing to meet tightening global sustainability standards.
While BAF did not release the financial details of the transaction, it said the investment will support future growth and innovation within its seafood production and marine ingredients units.
The company added that the move aligns with its commitment to sustainable fishing and responsible aquaculture practices across its operations in Baja California.
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