Trans American Aquaculture, Inc (OTC: GRPS)

Trans American Aquaculture, Inc. operates a farm raised shrimp production business focused on extra large Pacific white shrimp for the U. S. domestic seafood market.

The company generates revenue by selling its extra large Pacific white shrimp to seafood processors, distributors and restaurants. Processors then prepare the shrimp for sale to retail chains and food service providers. In addition, Trans American Aquaculture, Inc. sells broodstock to international shrimp farmers who use the stock to improve their own breeding lines. The firm follows a seasonal production cycle with two main harvests each year, typically in June July and October November, which aligns its revenue recognition with those periods. Prices received for the shrimp are influenced by domestic demand, import competition and the overall availability of larger sized shrimp in the market.

Trans American Aquaculture, Inc. competes in a market dominated by large imported shrimp volumes and faces competition from both international brands and domestic producers. Major rivals include importers such as Chicken of the Sea, Order, Aqua Star Importers, Eastern Fish Co., Mseafood Corporation and regional farms like Bower’s Shrimp Farm in Collegeport, Texas. The company’s competitive advantages stem from its zero discharge closed water system, its antibiotic and hormone free production protocol, and its ability to consistently raise shrimp larger than 28 grams through a proprietary broodstock program. These factors allow the firm to offer a premium product that appeals to buyers seeking traceable, sustainable and high quality seafood. While the overall shrimp industry experiences price volatility due to seasonal fluctuations and shifts in import levels, Trans American Aquaculture, Inc. believes its focus on size and sustainability provides a defensive niche within the broader market.

The company’s customer base consists primarily of seafood processors that purchase the shrimp for further preparation and distribution. These processors in turn supply the product to national restaurant chains, regional eateries and large grocery retailers. Trans American Aquaculture, Inc. also sells broodstock to foreign aquaculture operations seeking to enhance their breeding programs. While the firm does not disclose specific customer names in its filing, it indicates that it works with a limited number of trusted partners to manage market exposure and ensure consistent off take of its harvests.