Island Creek Oysters

How Island Creek Oysters Grew to U.S. Seafood Supremacy in 30 Years

March 13th, 2025

Founded By

Skip Bennett

Monthly Revenue

$3.2M

Founders

Employees

320 (est.)

Profitable

Yes

Year Started

1995

Customer

B2C

Founded By
Skip Bennett: Monthly Revenue
$3.2M: Founders
1

Employees
320 (est.): Profitable
Yes: Year Started
1995

Customer
B2C

Who is Skip Bennett?

Skip Bennett, the founder of Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury, Massachusetts, discovered his passion for aquaculture after growing up in a lobstering family. He graduated with a finance degree from Merrimack College and eventually turned his focus to oyster farming after initial experiments with clams, laying the foundation for what would become a leading oyster business.

What problem does Island Creek Oysters solve?

Island Creek Oysters delivers the freshest oysters, letting customers savor premium quality and taste from local waters without stepping into a restaurant.

How did Skip come up with the idea for Island Creek Oysters?

In the early 1990s, Skip Bennett found himself entrenched in the shellfishing world of Duxbury Bay, Massachusetts. Growing up surrounded by water and a family history of fishing, Skip loved the freedom and hard work that came with shellfishing. However, the unpredictable nature of the industry made him realize the need for a more reliable...

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