About Us
Interocean Brokerage LLC is a direct importer of frozen seafood for the U.S. market, with extensive experience in supplying both institutional and retail markets with a wide line of seafood from Asia, Europe and South America providing consumer ready products under our own brands or private label. We source product upon customer demand and specialize in customize specifications and packaging. Interocean’s procurement philosophy is based on building and maintaining long-term relationships with our suppliers and customers world-wide.
Our procurement process begins with assessment of our markets and the future demand trends of our customers, coupled with world supply opportunities. Our personnel and our network of buying agents, regularly schedule research and exploratory trips to production areas. Visits to processing plants and sample shipments are arranged before a new supply relationship is created. Interocean’s sales and procurement staff also attend annual international and domestic seafood industry shows, enabling us to keep abreast of supply developments and opportunities.
Once a supplier relationship is created, we and our agents share market information, and give support and training to our new supply partners through regular visits and constant communication. Passing on current market information to our customers is a key element of our service. We have a strong commitment that all our suppliers operate under HACCP and other third-party quality assurance programs. We verify this by regular visits to the plants, as well as frequent independent laboratory testing.
We believe that success can only occur when both our customers and suppliers are satisfied with the quality and profitability of the products provided. We aim to provide fair and competitive prices, and to endeavor to protect our customers from the fluctuations of the marketplace.
Our Team
Importers & Exporters of Frozen Seafood
Don Levis, President
Don Levis is a leading innovator in the seafood industry, with 40 years of experience and a reputation for honesty and reliability.
As President of Interocean Brokerage, Don is responsible for sourcing the highest quality seafood products and negotiating pricing to maximize sales and profitability for Interocean customers.
Don's history of product innovation includes creating an entire multi-million-dollar industry as the first to fish and process non developed species.
Don earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of International Business from New York University's Stern School of Business.
In his spare time, Don enjoys sport fishing for tuna, mako shark, and striped bass on his Grady White fishing boat.
Nancy Gonzalez-Levis, Managing Director
With more than 30 years in the seafood industry, Nancy has experience in all aspects of the business – from logistics to marketing to purchasing to financing to government relations.
In her current role, she oversees all day-to-day operations of Interocean Brokerage, ensuring that the company maintains the highest quality and service standards.
Nancy is also passionate about the future of the industry and ensures that Interocean Brokerage supports sustainable fisheries, complies with quotas, and protects endangered species.
Born in Puerto Rico, Nancy was raised in New York City, where she has been recognized with the NYC Mayor's Citizens Award for her work in creating community gardens, cleaning up City parks, and fighting illegal dumping.
In her spare time, Nancy is an avid fisherwoman, organic gardener, and devoted supporter of bringing back the honeybees.
"I work hard to ensure that my customers get their containers delivered on time and at competitive prices.”
Hugo Pedeconi, Production Director
Hugo Pedeconi has over 37 years of experience in the sales and export of South American products for consumption in the U. S., EU, and China Markets.
As Interocean Brokerage's South American Director, Hugo is responsible for procuring and negotiating purchase contracts and overseeing quality control of all South American exports. He is an expert in seafood products from Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Peru.
Hugo is also the founder and president of Euromar S.A. in Mar del Plata, Argentina, a seafood company established in 1975.
He is professionally trained as a technician in industrial chemistry and quality control for fisheries and has acquired experience equivalent to a Master of International Business.
In his spare time, Hugo enjoys fly fishing and golf.
"I take pride in having loyal customers who have done business with me for 37 years and counting."
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