Know Where Your Oysters Are From

Traceability, Trust, and the Story Behind Every Shell

In today’s world, people care more than ever about the origin of their food—and rightly so. Knowing where your meal comes from isn’t just about freshness or food safety. It’s about connection, transparency, and trust. And at Shelley Farms, we believe your oysters should come with a story as rich as their flavor.

🐚 Every Oyster Has a Home

When you enjoy a Shelley Farms oyster, you’re not just tasting the Gulf—you’re tasting a very specific piece of Louisiana’s coastline. Each oyster we harvest has a traceable origin, from the exact location of the lease where it was raised or wild-caught, to the day and time it was harvested, cleaned, tagged, and shipped.

We work directly with state-certified programs to ensure that every batch of oysters is labeled with the required tags, including:

• Harvest date

• Harvest location

• Processor certification number

• Dealer and distributor info

This information isn’t just for regulation—it’s a promise to our customers that they’re getting a product that’s responsibly sourced, handled with care, and truly local.

👨‍👩‍👦 A Family Legacy, Shell by Shell

When you buy a Shelley Farms oyster, you’re supporting a multi-generational Louisiana family farm. We don’t outsource our harvest. We don’t cut corners. From water to table, we’re involved in every step of the journey. That means:

• We know the exact body of water your oyster came from.

• We personally harvest, sort, and select each oyster.

• We maintain a cold chain and tight quality control from start to finish.

It’s not just a product. It’s a reflection of our hard work, our pride in the craft, and our love for the Gulf Coast.

🦪 Why Traceability Matters

In a world of mass production and global imports, traceable seafood is increasingly rare. At Shelley Farms, we go to great lengths to ensure that our customers—not just restaurants and chefs, but everyday seafood lovers—can feel confident in what they’re eating.

Traceability ensures:

• Food safety and compliance

• Support for local economies and coastal traditions

• Sustainability and stewardship of natural resources

By choosing oysters from a trusted, transparent source, you’re not only getting a better product—you’re becoming part of the story behind it.

📍 From Our Waters to Your Plate

At Shelley Farms, we want you to feel proud of what you’re eating—and where it came from. That’s why we’re committed to giving our customers the full picture. When you know your oyster came from the hands of a local harvester, raised or caught in the Gulf waters just down the road, it just tastes better. Because it means something.

Know your source. Choose local. Taste the difference.