Blue Star's History

Blue Star began 15 years ago in founder John R. Keeler’s kitchen. Since then, it has certainly grown up.

Just four years after its conception, Blue Star was named one of the 500 Largest Hispanic Privately Owned Companies in the USA by Hispanic Business Magazine, and have received this honor ever year since. In 2003, Blue Star patented our Eco-Fresh crab meat pouches in Asia and Europe, becoming the first company to package their crab meat in this revolutionary and eco-friendly way.

Blue Star currently employs thousands and produces an average of over seven million pounds of crab meat. Throughout our history, Blue Star has maintained a steadfast passion and loyalty to our customers, to our community, to our environment and to quality. Take a look at our timeline to learn how we have grown to become America’s Favorite Crabmeat!



Blue Star History Timeline

1995 – 2000

- Blue Star was incorporated in the USA ('95).
- First operations were held in John Keeler's (founder) kitchen ('95).
- First small office was opened in Miami ('97).
- Started servicing Costco ('98).
- Blue Star listed for the first time as one of the largest 500 Hispanic Privately Owned Companies in the USA by Hispanic Business Magazine ('99), an honor we have received every year since.

2000 – 2005

- USA Headquarters moved to a bigger cold storage facility (2000).
- Blue Star is the nation's first brand to package pasteurized crab meat in pouches (2003).
- Started servicing Wal-Mart (2003).
- "America’s Favorite Crabmeat" trademark was introduced (2004).
- Blue Star starts servicing European markets (2005).

2005 – 2009

- Biggest of the show for the Boston Seafood Show (2007).
- Involved with initiatives to improve sustainable fisheries (2007).
- Poder Magazine names John Keeler one of the year's top 100 Hispanic Entrepreneurs (2009).
-Blue Star's loyal pouch customers help save over 866 metric tons of metal cans (2009).