The company was named after the adventurous and meticulous Daniel Solander. He is best known for his work with Joseph Banks on Captain Cook's first Pacific Voyage. Many Pacific fish and plant species were named by Banks and Solander.
Solander is a fishing company operating in both New Zealand and Fiji. Solander has a long history in the New Zealand and Fijian seafood industries.
The company has established itself as a supplier of high quality export grade fish to all its customers in Japan, USA, Europe and New Zealand. The emphasis on quality is achieved through owning and operating our own vessels. Our quality control starts at the ocean.
Solander and it’s associated companies is New Zealand’s largest single quota owner and fisher for Southern Bluefin Tuna, catching approximately 300 tones per year.
Solander Products include fresh Bigeye Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, Mahimahi, Wahoo (Ono), Moonfish (Opah), Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, and Albacore Tuna.
Solander Fiji is one of the largest catchers and processors of Albacore Tuna in the Pacific, producing approximately 2000 tonnes per annum in Fiji waters.
Solander has a 25-year history in Small Ship Management, employing or contracting over 400 seafarers, at one time, securing a personnel base almost unequalled in the Central South Pacific region.
Solander operates a deep sea fishing vessel based out of Port Timaru.
Solander supplies large wholesale orders to restaurants New Zealand wide. Talk to us now about your requirements. Chefs can order online using this website, sign up as a merchant to receive our wholesale trade prices or email us for a pricelist.
Solander fresh NZ fish