Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Seafood Supplier in Exeter
Established in 1997, Meridian Sea has built a reputation for supplying premium seafood, seaweed, and culinary products across the UK. Founded by Nigel Vogwill, whose career in environmental and seafood sectors shaped our approach, we formed an exclusive partnership with French producer Miceli to bring high-quality marinades to the UK market. Despite Brexit-related challenges, we remain one of the few companies maintaining reliable imports while upholding sustainability standards. Our product range expanded through collaborations with Bord Bord for seaweeds and Gastromer for restaurant-grade soups, catering to wholesalers, caterers, and retailers. With over 25 years of industry expertise, we combine personal service with rigorous quality control, ensuring consistency and fair pricing.Our commitment to sustainability is demonstrated through certifications like BRC, IFS, and ISO, alongside membership in the Sustainable Seafood Coalition. We actively promote ethical supply chains, recyclable packaging, and carbon-efficient operations, aligning with the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Our team's deep industry knowledge and dedication to customer relationships ensure clients receive tailored solutions and hard-to-source products. As market demands evolve, we continue innovating while maintaining the personal touch that defines our service ethos.
Services
Seafood Products
Marinated Seafood
Organic Seaweed
Restaurant Soups
Sustainable Seafood
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Established in 1997 with specialist seafood expertise
- Exclusive UK partnership with French producer Miceli
- MSC-certified Cantabrian anchovy supplier
- Commitment to sustainable sourcing and ethical practices
- Personalised service for tailored product solutions
Associations and certifications
- BRC
- IFS
- ISO
- Sustainable Seafood Coalition
- MSC
Services
Seafood Products
Meridian Sea offers MSC-certified Cantabrian anchovies in various pack sizes, including flat salted fillets and retail-ready tubs. Our seafood range combines quality with convenience, featuring eye-catching packaging and own-label options. These products cater to both wholesale and retail sectors with consistent supply chains.
Marinated Seafood
We supply marinated seafood salads and sardines in 1kg tubs and 200g resealable containers. These ready-to-use products enhance retail counters and foodservice operations. Our marinades combine traditional French techniques with UK market requirements for consistent quality.
Organic Seaweed
Our organic seaweed range includes sea lettuce, dulse, and wakame sourced from Brittany's clean waters. Available in 1kg boxes and 120g tubs, these products meet foodservice and retail needs. We also offer dried flakes and sea spice blends for culinary applications.
Restaurant Soups
Meridian Sea provides long-life bisques and chilled sauces under the Gastromer brand. Our 800g soup jars and 200g chilled sauces include lobster bisque and hollandaise varieties. These restaurant-quality products offer extended shelf life with authentic flavours.
Sustainable Sourcing
We maintain BRC, IFS, and ISO-certified supply chains through partnerships with producers like Miceli and Bord Bord. Our Sustainable Seafood Coalition membership ensures MSC product availability and ethical practices. This approach guarantees traceability from ocean to customer with recyclable packaging.
People
Nigel Vogwill
Founder
With a background at the Cornwall Rivers Authority, Nigel established Meridian Sea in 1997 after identifying UK market gaps for French seafood marinades. He built exclusive partnerships while navigating Brexit challenges to maintain sustainable supply chains.
Andrea Vogwill
Operations Director
Andrea joined Meridian Sea in 1998, bringing extensive hotel and catering industry experience. She oversees product development and customer relations, ensuring the company maintains its personal touch despite growth in the competitive seafood sector.
Questions
What seafood products does Meridian Sea offer?
We supply MSC-certified anchovies, marinated seafood salads, organic seaweed, and restaurant-quality soups. Our range includes various pack sizes for retail and foodservice sectors.
Are Meridian Sea's products sustainably sourced?
Yes, we prioritise sustainability through BRC/IFS/ISO-certified producers and membership of the Sustainable Seafood Coalition. Our MSC blue-labelled anchovies demonstrate this commitment.
Do you supply products nationwide?
We deliver across the UK, maintaining reliable supply chains despite Brexit challenges. Our distribution covers wholesalers, caterers, food manufacturers, and retailers.
Can I get custom packaging options?
We offer own-label packaging for anchovies and provide various pack sizes to meet specific retail or foodservice requirements.
How does Meridian Sea ensure product quality?
Through exclusive partnerships with certified producers like Miceli and Gastromer, combined with 25+ years of industry expertise and rigorous quality control processes.
