Welcome to Caviar Star, the flagship brand of Great Atlantic Trading Inc., your trusted importer and exporter of premium caviar and culinary specialties.
Founded by husband-and-wife duo Dana and Denise Leavitt in the late 1980s, Great Atlantic Seafood began when Dana, an avid scuba diver, started hand-harvesting Maine scallops and sea urchins to sell on the wharves of Portland, Maine. This small venture quickly blossomed into a thriving business, exporting Maine seafood—including lobster, scallops, crabs, urchins, and fish—across the globe, particularly to Japan.
As the business expanded, Dana and Denise discovered their passion for caviar while sourcing Russian caviar and American Paddlefish for their Japanese clients. This led to the transformation of the company into Great Atlantic Trading Inc., with a growing focus on caviar and roes.
In 2001, the Leavitt family made the move to the sunny shores of coastal North Carolina, bringing their business along for the ride. Today, Great Atlantic remains proudly family-run, with their son and daughter now part of the team.
For decades, we’ve been the go-to supplier for distributors, wholesalers, chefs, and retail customers seeking the finest selection of caviar, truffles, vinegars, and other imported specialties—all at wholesale prices. By importing in large volumes, we can offer chefs and customers alike top-tier products at unbeatable prices, ensuring Michelin Star-quality caviar is always within reach.
At Caviar Star, we’re committed to honesty, transparency, and sustainability. We take pride in carefully sourcing our caviar and culinary treasures, prioritizing species integrity and quality control every step of the way. Our passion for discovering the world’s best caviar and unique culinary gems is matched only by our excitement in bringing them to you, whether you’re a chef pushing creative boundaries or a culinary enthusiast exploring new flavors.
Thank you for choosing Caviar Star, where quality meets passion, and every bite tells a story!
Orders will shipsame-day if placed before 2 PM EST Monday through Friday, delivering NEXT-DAY when required and even shipping Friday overnight for Saturday delivery with the upgraded service. *November and December order cut-off time is 12 PM EST.
Our Commitment to Caviar: Although quality caviar is always an expensive product, we strive to make it affordable. Our commitment to bringing customers only the finest caviar at the lowest prices is achievable thanks to our high-volume facility and expertly trained staff. We distribute only the freshest products, both domestic and imported, personally inspecting each and every container we receive in accordance with all government regulations and food safety protocols.
Our Trust in Sustainability: Caviar Star's top priority is to meet today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. This is why we offer environmentally conscious and sustainable products and have implemented many green practices in our facility. Our partnerships with eco-friendly farms and fisheries are closely monitored to ensure we source products without harming the natural world. We ask our producers to use green practices and more sustainable packaging. For perishable shipping, we supplement styrofoam with recycled cotton insulation or biodegradable, compostable plant-based foam. Learn more about our sustainable practices and policies here.
Our Customer Focus: Our commitment to quality, displayed in every aspect of production, packaging, and distribution, is complemented by our dedication to personalized customer service. As a family business, we understand that providing quality products is only part of the equation—customer satisfaction is our first priority. Many of the finest chefs, caterers, retail customers, and gourmet aficionados around the country appreciate our high-quality products and exceptional customer care. We invite you to join them and look forward to serving you!
