Strategically located in the heart of Western Canada's seafood import/export centre, in Richmond, British Columbia, FMI has been supplying quality food products to the wholesale market since its inception in 1991.

FMI Food Marketers International was established in 1991 by Harry Guenther.  Formerly of J.S. McMillan, and BC Packers, Harry has a wealth of experience within the seafood industry and brought that expertise to start his own business.

FMI began as a supplier of fresh, frozen and canned salmon and value added fish products and has since  expanded its product line to include a host of brands producing a large variety of quality gourmet foods.  Today, FMI is involved in many different food products, living up to our name as an international food marketing company.

Canned salmon and specialty salmon products are a very large part of FMI's business.  We can pack all retail and food service sizes.  In addition to regular packs of canned salmon, FMI has unique packs of canned smoked and/or natural skinless, boneless salmon, smoked oysters, and a full range of canned seafood pates.

FMI actively markets value-added frozen seafood to both the retail and food service markets in North America and overseas.  FMI can cut to order any species PBO, PBI, skin on or off, vacuum pack, IQF or shatter pack. FMI has the ability to offer their buyers the choice of using private label brands, such as Pantry Shelf and Presidents Choice or their own company labels.

FMI are the sales agents for CanGro Processing canned Steelhead, St. Jeans Gourmet canned seafoods, mustards and Chanterelle Mushrooms, Dungeness Development Associates canned East Point brand shrimp meat, and Kings' Gourmet's full line of gourmet smoked salmon and shrimp burgers.

FMI is always expanding its product lines and is

always on the lookout for new markets and new sources.  Our interest lies in diversifying our product base and developing new value-added food products.  Although our focus has been primarily in the seafood products area, we are involved in developing other products within the food industry.  We are always interested in shipping products anywhere in the world, having the personnel within FMI who are well versed in the requirements of shipping to many different countries.

Boasting over 150 years collective experience in sales and marketing among its senior personnel, FMI's key to success is its focus on premium quality of all the products it markets. "It's our reputation for service that has kept our clients happy," says Harry Guenther, president and director of Food Marketers International Ltd. 

The objective of FMI Food Marketers International is to develop a consistent sales and marketing program for our principals, working with our national and international clients to develop a relationship that will ensure they receive the highest quality products and to assist them in achieving their corporate goals.

PARTNERS:

Harry W. Guenther - is president and director of FMI Food Marketers International.  Formerly of J.S. McMillan and BC Packers, with his wealth of experience in the seafood industry, he established FMI in 1991.

George Wilson - A welcome new addition to our family is Mr. George Wilson, formerly of Seafood Products Ltd.  George's many years of experience within the seafood business and his many contacts around the world have added a new dimension and depth to our company.  His knowledge and expertise of this industry will assure our customers have another experienced salesperson on whom they can call and who will be able to assist them in sourcing the products they are looking for.

ASSOCIATES:

Bent K. Holme - joined FMI in 1992 to assist in marketing with a particular emphasis on international marketing efforts.  Bent brings more than 40 years of seafood industry experience to FMI.  His background is decidedly international in scope, starting with the Danish trading/shipping organization, the East Asiatic Company, Ltd., as an apprentice and thus schooled in all facets of global trade.  He eventually transferred to Vancouver, BC where he has held managerial positions with several prominent Canadian corporations, including FMI.  He has travelled extensively throughout the world and enjoys the respect of the people in our industry.

Ray E. Potter - Ray comes to FMI with many years of experience in the sales and marketing end of the food products industry. His strengths are retail, food service, and private label product development. His background includes sales in both retail and food service, production, processing, distribution, and import and export. Ray has real experience in new project management.

Tracey L. Guenther - Tracey Guenther has been with FMI since its very beginning. Working with her father since he began his business over 10 years ago, she has been a part of seeing it grow and prosper. With a background in bookkeeping and in-office management, she oversees the day-to-day running of the office, including accounts payable and receivable. With previous experience running a trucking business, she is also responsible for the shipping of FMI's products. Tracey has had a life-long exposure to the seafood industry and this has served her well in her job with FMI. An avid cook with a keen interest in food and food preparation, she enjoys working in the areas of new product development. The resident test kitchen cook enjoys preparing recipes that incorporate FMI's products.

Paul Wong - joined FMI in 2002 and works on special projects.  Paul has more than 15 years experience in new product development with food manufacturing (poultry, meat, and fish) companies and brings expertise in assisting FMI with new products.