About Us

Emesco Specialty Foods is a family-owned and operated company rooted in the rich history of the Delaware River Basin, a region once known as the “Capital of Caviar” in North America.

In the late 1800s through the early 1900s, the Delaware River Basin was one of the most important and prolific Atlantic sturgeon caviar fisheries in North America. While the great sturgeon fisheries of the Delaware River no longer exist – and fishing for sturgeon and processing their caviar is now prohibited – the legacy of this extraordinary region continues to inspire everything we do.

At Emesco Specialty Foods, we are committed to exceptional quality and responsible sourcing. We carefully hand-select only the finest premium caviars and package each order just before shipping to ensure peak freshness. Customer care is central to our operation.

Beyond quality, we are deeply invested in the future of conserving the sturgeon population in North America. Emesco Specialty Foods actively supports sustainability and restoration efforts, donating a percentage of our profits to help protect and rebuild the Atlantic sturgeon population of the Delaware River.

Emesco Specialty Foods and Pearls of the Sea Caviar are proudly located in beautiful Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, along the banks of the Delaware River – an area whose history helped shape caviar culture in North America.

Our mission is simple: to honor tradition, deliver uncompromising quality, and contribute to a more sustainable future for caviar.