Our Story
Founded in 1946 by brothers Clarence and Bernardin Comeau, Comeau's Sea Foods Ltd. began as a small seafood business rooted in the fishing communities of Southwest Nova Scotia. The company was formally incorporated in 1956 and, under the leadership of Bernardin Comeau, grew into one of the region's most recognized seafood companies, built on a reputation for quality, integrity, and strong customer relationships.
In 1981, Bernardin's son, Marcel Comeau, assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer and continued the Company's growth while maintaining the values and principles established by its founders. Following the passing of both Bernardin and Marcel in 2014, leadership transitioned to Noël Després, Bernardin's son-in-law, who successfully led the Company for the next twelve years.
With the acquisition by Mersey Seafoods in 2026 and the beginning of a new chapter in the Company's history, Noël has transitioned to the role of Chair of the Board of Directors of Comeau's Sea Foods Ltd. In this capacity, he continues to provide guidance and stewardship while supporting the Company's long-term success and commitment to the values that have defined Comeau's for generations.
Marcel Comeau &
Bernardin J. Comeau
Noël Després
Chair of the Board
Greg Simpson
President & CEO
Throughout its history, Comeau's has remained committed to the values established by its founders: producing high-quality seafood products, supporting employees and local communities, and operating as a responsible and trusted industry partner. These principles continue to guide the Company today.
The recent acquisition by Mersey Seafoods represents the next chapter in Comeau's history. As a Nova Scotia-based, family-owned seafood company with deep roots in coastal communities, Mersey Seafoods shares Comeau's commitment to quality, community investment, and long-term sustainability. This shared vision ensures that the legacy built by generations of the Comeau family will continue while creating new opportunities for growth and success throughout Nova Scotia's seafood sector.
Greg Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of the Mersey Group and President & Chief Executive Officer of Comeau's Sea Foods Ltd., brings more than 16 years of experience with Mersey Seafoods and a deep appreciation for the legacy, reputation, and accomplishments that Comeau's has established throughout its 80-year history. Under his leadership, the integration of Comeau's into the Mersey Group creates a strong strategic alignment that enhances the collective strengths of both organizations while providing opportunities for continued growth, innovation, and investment in the seafood industry. As Comeau's enters this new era, the Company's longstanding commitment to excellence, community, and sustainability remains firmly at the heart of its future.