Our History

L.J. Robicheau & Son Fisheries Ltd. is a family-owned enterprise that boasts a rich and storied history in the fish processing industry. The company has evolved and grown over the course of three generations, but it all began in the 1960s with a single individual, Llewellyn Robicheau, better known as "Old Lew". The business was founded on the principle of providing the finest quality seafood to consumers, a philosophy that has stood the test of time.

In the early days of the enterprise, Lew purchased fish from local longliners and processed them himself, delivering the finished product door-to-door. His target market was the Nova Scotian housewife, who had an impeccable eye for freshness and quality. With time, his reputation for providing top-quality seafood grew, and he was soon able to bring his son, Cecil, into the operation.

In the 1950s, L.J. Robicheau & Son Fisheries Ltd. was formed, and a processing plant was purchased in Lake Midway, Digby Country, Nova Scotia. Local employees were hired to help process fish, and the company was able to expand its sales due to increased production. The local economy was boosted by the employment and the purchase of fish from local longliners and fish draggers. In time, the company was able to purchase shares in a 45-foot dragger, the "Little J", thereby cementing its name in the Bay of Fundy region and tying its product directly to the kitchen table of consumers.

Over the decades, L.J. Robicheau & Son Fisheries Ltd. continued to grow and expand sales, both in Nova Scotia and the United States. Through the 70s, 80s, and 90s, the company prospered, and it became a recognizable name in fish markets across Canada and the United States. Despite this expansion, the company has never lost sight of its roots. It is the discerning eye of the local buyer that establishes the standard of quality for their products, and the company is proud to continue the traditions started by Old Lew over 50 years ago.