Great Atlantic Trading was established in Portland, Maine in 1991 by scallop & urchin divers and husband and wife duo, Dana and Denise Leavitt. Trained by the Japanese in the art of processing delicate roes, they began to source all caviar and roe options available to America, extensively grading and vetting products based on quality but also sustainability. The industry shift of the early 2000's from wild to farmed caviar, paired with the strong relationships established with US fishermen and farmers, domestic and abroad, has allowed us to continuously access one of the largest varieties of sustainable caviar and roes in the World. Additionally, we specialize in sourcing rare European delicacies for creative chefs. Our family values, focus on sustainability and transparency, and wide range of unique products makes Great Atlantic Trading stand out from the rest.
Supporting local and sustainable practices is important to us and we believe that it produces a superior product for our customers. In most cases, we take the time to visit our suppliers farms and production centers to ensure their standards of practice meets ours, in regards to aspects health, animal welfare, environmental impact, and more. All of our wild-caught American roe and imported caviar is farmed and/or imported in accordance with FDA and Fish & Wildlife guidelines, ensuring the roe is legally sourced and sustainable.
Quality caviar is always an expensive product. We strive to make it as affordable as possible while still upholding the integrity of the specific species, farm, and industry. Personally inspecting each container received, extensively re-grading, and hand-packing every order daily helps ensure our customers get only the very best quality products.
Displayed in every aspect of production, packaging and distribution, our commitment to quality is complemented by our commitment to personal customer service. As a family business, we know that providing the highest quality products and excellent customer service are essential to our success.
The finest chefs, caterers, retail customers and gourmet aficionados around the country appreciate these high-quality, rare products and excellent customer care.
We invite you to join them and see for yourself, and look forward to serving you!