Atlantica Imports is created by industry experts built on one simple idea:
Seafood Should be Sourced from the Best Areas of the World.
Atlantica Imports began with the passion of Chris Johnson, President/CEO working out of Australia for Hagen Stehr raising Bluefin Tuna. Since then Atlantica has grown into a major food importer sourcing the highest quality products from around the globe. From Australia, China, Japan, South Africa and South America. Atlantica specializes in Crab, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Swordfish and Tuna, just to name a few, along with additional sustainable-farm-raised species. Atlantica's high standards and focus bring in the best premium and unique top-of-the-line products.
Atlantica has offices located in the USA;
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL and
Metro New York City/NJ.
Europe; Athens. Asia; Singapore.
Meet Our Team
PRODUCT SALES AGENTS
Scott Goodyear, Sales Manager joins the team with over 30 years of experience Buying and Selling High Commodity Seafood including Shrimp and other in-demand items. Scott is a tenured career professional and held positions at several leading companies in the industry including Mitsubishi and Ocean Garden sourcing the Best Seafood available in Asia, Central and South America. Scott serves as Vice-President of Sales for Atlantica. Scottg@atlanticaimports.com
Scott DellaPenna joins the team with over 30 years experience in the Seafood Industry. After spending 20 years with the iconic A & P Supermarket brand he joins our team with exceptional Retail knowledge. Scott is an expert in understanding your Retail needs of Buying, Selling & Marketing Retail Seafood Programs of both Fresh & Frozen Seafood from the US and around the globe. Scott has an additional seven years experience in Food Service Sales with major importers specializing in Fresh and Frozen seafood. Scott is the Atlantica’s Imports Sales Representative assisting customers in the Northeast and Midwest states of USA. Scott@AtlanticaImports.com
Jim Rodgers joins Atlantica Imports with over 40 years’ of Seafood experience. Jim’s career began in 1980 as a Fresh Seafood Buyer and Warehouse Manager where he started sourcing product from around the globe, keeping track of Inventory while assisting with Logistics. His passion for the industry grew as he continued to specialize in procuring premium Fin-Fish, Shrimp and Lobster from South America & Australasia (Australia, New Zealand, and some neighboring islands) Adding Sales to his Buying experience, Jim expanded his career spending most of his time working with both Importing/Trading companies along with Manufacturing/Importing firms. Jim is well versed in all forms of Fresh and Frozen Seafood, Value Added Items and popular Crustacean items such as Shrimp, Lobster and the best Crabmeat in the marketplace. Jim is an Industry Expert with years of success working with Chain Restaurants, Retail Sales, Foodservice Distributors and Program Management. As Director of Sales and Operations Jim has the knowledge and experience to assist you with all of your seafood needs. Jim@AtlanticaIimports.com
PROCUREMENT TEAM
Chris Johnson, President/CEO has over 40 years in the Seafood Industry and is the ultimate Fishmonger! Serving as a Commercial Fishing Boat Captain, Marine Aquaculture Biologist, Seafood Processor, and working with a Seafood Wholesale/Retail Distributor. Chris Johnson has experienced it all. Chris understands the in and outs of the Seafood Industry and knows what customers and consumers are looking for in quality seafood. With so much knowledge and experience, Chris and his team can assist you with finding the right product for your needs. Chris also specializes in sourcing product from the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. Chris@AtlanticaImports.com
Helen Vassilaris joins the team with over 10 years experience in the Seafood Industry sourcing the Best Fresh - Wild and Farmed Raised Mediterranean and European Seafood available. As an expert in the Sustainably Fresh Seafood category, Helen enjoys working with both Local Fishermen and Aquaculture Companies assisting them to bring their products to market. Helen is native to this beautiful Mediterranean blue water region and happily resides between Greece and Italy. Helen@atlanticaimports.com
Steve Smolar joins the team with over 30 years of Seafood experience and was a former Fisherman in Alaska. Steve’s career evolved into Seafood Development in the Indo-Pacific where he values building relationships with Local Producers and Watermen in the region. Steve assists our Asia Team to source amazing products from the beautiful and pristine waters of Asia.
Steve@AtlanticaImports.com
