Seabra Foods

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Seabra Foods
Company type
Industry Retail
Founded1982;42 years ago (1982) in Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
FounderAntonio Seabra
Headquarters,
U.S.
Number of locations
16 (2021)
Area served
New Jersey, South Florida, Rhode Island and Massachusetts
Key people
Antonio Seabra (President)
ProductsBakery, delicatessen, dairy, grocery, frozen foods, organic foods, bulk foods, sushi, meat, produce, seafood, wine, beer, spirits, floral products, pet supplies, general merchandise,
Services Convenience stores, car wash, online shopping
RevenueIncrease2.svg $53 million
Number of employees
2,000 (2021)
Website seabrafoods.com

Seabra Foods is a privately held, family-owned U.S. supermarket chain based in Newark, New Jersey. Established in 1982, Seabra operates 16 locations in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Florida. [1]

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Overview

Seabra Foods sells ethnic food products from Portugal, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico, Spain and other countries. [2]

History

Seabra Foods was founded in 1967 by Americo Nunes Seabra, an immigrant from Portugal. In 2018, the chain acquired two Lucky's Market locations, effectively entering the Southern Florida market. [3]

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