Homarus Americanus, commonly known as North American Lobster

Origin: Atlantic Canada (primarily Nova Scotia)

We believe in quality.

Quality drives our sourcing decisions and remains our top priority in every shipment worldwide.

The best possible quality comes first and foremost, time after time.

We source premium Canadian hard-shell live lobster, selecting only the most vigorous, well-conditioned lobsters for international shipment. The majority come from Nova Scotia’s Atlantic coast, renowned for its distinctive “black lobster.” For over 30 years, we have built trusted partnerships in the region’s top ports, ensuring a steady supply of premium-quality lobster.

Tangier Lobster has an experienced staff of coastal residents who are extremely well versed in lobster grading and quality control. We rely on their instincts and experience in addition to the increasing use of applied science. A database of protein analysis is maintained for all purchase lots to support and assist our daily decision making.

When all is said and done, we take quality as seriously as you do.

Person cutting a cooked lobster on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen.
Two people working together in a seafood processing facility, handling lobsters over a large container with more lobsters, surrounded by industrial equipment.