WOODS FISHERIES, INC.
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA

Gulf American Shrimp, a subsidiary of Wood's Fisheries, is the only commercial shrimp farm in Florida, and one of less than 10 in the whole United States. Our business dates back to the 1860's, and we're still going strong.  As such, we were proud to receive a write up on our shrimp farm in 850 magazine in 2013, which describes some of the process we go through to produce... Wood’s Fisheries is embarking on new traceability and sustainability initiatives to assure customers of the quality and origin of it Gulf of Mexico products. The company has long held sustainability and traceability as top priorities, but these initiatives will make it easier to communicate and verify its practices to consumers. Our hard line on the health and freshness of our shrimp caught the notice of the widely read Huffington post, and they published a story on our fishery which we are extremely proud of. he only commercial shrimp farm in Florida, and one of less than 10 in the whole United States. Our business dates back to the 1860's, and we're still going strong.  A 5-generation family tradition that began in 1860, we at Woods Fisheries strive to provide our customers with only the best in Wild American Shrimp. We have grown our company on a passion for our product, a commitment to consistent quality, the ability to deliver a reliable supply stream,and the integrity you demand to ensure we will stand behind every case of shrimp we produce. We believe that good product is only the beginning of a good business relationship. We will build a strong relationship with your company through good communication, expert product knowledge, high quality standards, and a year-round source of the best product available. We have been meeting our customers needs for over 145 years, and we look forward to meeting yours today and in the future. After the new millennium dawned, a vast majority of independent and corporate shrimp retailers and whole sellers took a terrible financial beating–many operations forced to close their doors due to the high cost of regulation and the flood of cheap imports. Although many of their seafood neighbors had tremendous adjustments to make, SeaKist Shrimp, their employees, and today's management of CEO Edward E Wood Sr., VP Mark Godwin, and VP Edward E Wood Jr.–and their family legacy weathered the storm and emerged a viable force in the shrimping industry. Fate has a way of stepping in when you least expect it. One afternoon in the late sixties, a woman, Ruth Corbit, stopped to talk with the two Forgotten Coast shrimpers, and informed them she was from "Florida Seafood" out of Jacksonville, explaining to them how they could go from making 2 cents to over 30 cents a pound if they would freeze their catch in 5lb boxes. A business relationship was born that day, and a growing local icon began to surface. Their first building had no top or phone. However, the Wood's family quickly grew to a dozen boats and two buildings. In 1973, MC and Buddy Wood incorporated the business and moved to their current location on the canal. The truck on the side of the road evolved into one of the largest, most reputable shrimp entities in the nation. , our family has owned and operated Wood’s Fisheries. It’s been 150 years since our company was founded, but our mission has never changed—to deliver the world’s tastiest shrimp.  The Wood's Wild Premium Brand provides not only the best product available, but also the traceability, food safety & sustainability today's market demands. The Finest Farm-Raised Shrimp, for over five years. Our unique water supply and modern facility separates us from the rest of the world’s farmed product.