Defiant Trading · Est. Boca Raton, FL
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Moving Global
Food Commodities
With Precision

A full-service food commodity trading company connecting producers and buyers across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas — under internationally recognized trade terms and instruments.

Our Commodities Initiate a Trade
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Core Commodity Classes
Sugar · Poultry · Rice · Oils · Wheat · Seafood · Canned Seafood · Soybeans · Corn
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Global Trade Regions
Africa · Middle East · Asia · Americas
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Verified Instruments
SBLC · LC · MT103 · SGS/Intertek Inspection
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About Us

Built for Global Trade.
Operated with Integrity.

Defiant Trading — the trade name of Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC — is a Boca Raton–headquartered global food commodity trading company operating at the intersection of agricultural production and international commerce. Founded in 2012, our roots in the food industry run far deeper.

Our founder and CEO, Michael Rance, has been immersed in the food industry since 1986 — beginning his career as a core member of the team that built and operated Unicorn Village Market, the #1 natural foods market in the United States. That landmark company was ultimately acquired by Whole Foods Market, cementing its place in American food retail history. That formative experience — sourcing, quality, scale, and the discipline of running a best-in-class food operation — is the foundation everything at Defiant Trading is built on.

We source, negotiate, and execute large-volume transactions in ICUMSA-45 refined sugar, frozen poultry, rice, edible oils, wheat, soybeans, corn, and seafood — delivering verified, contract-protected supply chains to importers, distributors, and government buyers worldwide.

Every transaction at Defiant Trading is built on documented procedures, internationally recognized payment instruments, and independent third-party inspection — ensuring both buyers and sellers operate from a position of confirmed trust.

Due Diligence

Every counterparty and supplier is vetted before any contract is executed or funds are committed.

Contract Integrity

Our trade documents are drafted to protect all parties with clear, enforceable terms and no material ambiguity.

Transparency

We communicate trade status, logistics, and documentation progress openly with all active counterparties.

Global Reach

Operational relationships across four continents allow us to source and deliver at competitive volume pricing.

Our Story
1986
Michael Rance joins the team building Unicorn Village Market — what would become the #1 natural foods market in the US
Late 90s
Company acquired by Whole Foods Market — cementing its place in American food retail history
2012
Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC founded — dba Defiant Trading — bringing decades of food expertise to global commodity markets

Leadership

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Michael Rance
Founder & CEO
40+ years in the food industry — from building Unicorn Village Market, the #1 natural foods market in the US (acquired by Whole Foods Market), to founding Defiant Trading in 2012. Leads all global trade strategy, counterparty negotiations, and contract execution.
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Caitlin Rance
Chief Operating Officer
Oversees operational workflows, document management, and internal compliance across active trade programs.
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Yamel Ramos
VP of Operations
Manages logistics coordination, shipment tracking, and port liaison for active export and import programs.
Global Headquarters
Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC dba Defiant Trading
6069 Old Court Road, Suite 105
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
(561) 817-6014 · sales@defianttrading.com
🇺🇸 United States of America
Commodities & Products

What We Trade

We trade in six core food commodity categories under CIF, FOB, DAP, and DDP terms — with capacity for long-term supply contracts and spot transactions at competitive volume pricing.

Sugar

ICUMSA-45 Refined Sugar

White refined cane sugar meeting ICUMSA-45 international standards. Available in 50kg bags or bulk. Primary supply from Brazil (Santos).

ICUMSA-45 VHP 50kg / Bulk FOB Santos
Poultry

Frozen Poultry

Whole birds, MDM, leg quarters, and processed chicken products. Sourced from certified Brazilian exporters meeting international food safety standards.

Whole Bird Leg Quarters MDM Halal Available
Rice

Rice

Long grain white, parboiled, and Basmati rice varieties. Available in 25kg, 50kg, and bulk formats for government, institutional, and wholesale buyers.

Long Grain Parboiled Basmati 25kg / 50kg
Oils

Edible Oils

Refined soybean oil, crude palm oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, rapeseed oil, and blended cooking oils. Supplied in bulk ISO tanks or flexi-tanks for high-volume import programs.

Soybean Oil Palm Oil Sunflower Olive Oil Rapeseed Oil Bulk / Flexi-tank
Wheat

Wheat

Hard Red Winter (HRW) and Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat for milling and food production. Available in Panamax or Handysize vessel quantities.

HRW SRW Milling Grade Bulk Vessel
Seafood

Seafood & Marine Products

Frozen fish, shrimp, squid, and processed marine products. Leveraging our origins as Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC for deep sourcing relationships. All our seafood is 100% wild caught — no farm raised.

Wild Caught Frozen Fish Shrimp Squid IQF Processed No Farm Raised
Canned

Canned Seafood

Premium wild caught canned seafood for retail, wholesale, and institutional buyers. All products sourced from certified canneries meeting international food safety standards.

Wild Caught Canned Sardines Canned Tuna Canned Crab Retail Ready Private Label
Soybeans

Soybeans

GMO and Non-GMO soybeans for crushing, feed, and food-grade end uses. Sourced from certified South American and North American origins in bulk vessel quantities.

GMO Non-GMO Food Grade Feed Grade Bulk Vessel FOB / CIF
Corn

Corn

Yellow corn No. 2 and feed-grade corn for animal feed, milling, ethanol, and industrial end uses. Available in Panamax and Handysize bulk vessel quantities from US and South American origins.

Yellow Corn No. 2 Feed Grade Milling Grade GMO / Non-GMO Bulk Vessel FOB / CIF

Global Delivery Coverage

We serve importers, government buyers, and distributors across four major trade regions — under internationally recognized Incoterms.

Africa
West Africa (Dakar, Lomé, Abidjan, Lagos), East Africa, North Africa
Middle East
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait
Asia
China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Philippines, India
The Americas
United States, Brazil, Colombia, Caribbean Basin
How We Trade

Our Trade Process

Every Defiant Trading transaction follows a structured, document-driven process designed to protect both buyer and seller from inquiry to final delivery.

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Inquiry & LOI
Buyer submits a Letter of Intent (LOI) or Request for Quote. We confirm product availability, pricing, and delivery terms.
02
CIS / KYC
A Client Information Sheet (CIS) and full Know Your Customer (KYC) package is required from every buyer before any contract or offer is issued — no exceptions.
03
FCO Issued
We issue a Full Corporate Offer (FCO) with all pricing, Incoterms, inspection clauses, and payment instrument requirements.
04
SPA Executed
A Sales & Purchase Agreement (SPA) is drafted, reviewed, and executed by both parties via DocuSign or wet signature.
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Banking & Payment
Payment instruments are established — SBLC MT760, LC MT700, or MT103 wire transfer — through confirmed banking channels.
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Shipment & Delivery
Cargo is loaded, inspected by SGS or Intertek, and shipped. Full shipping documents are released to buyer upon payment confirmation.

Accepted Payment Instruments & Standards

SBLC MT760

Standby Letter of Credit via SWIFT MT760. Primary instrument for large-volume long-term contracts.

LC MT700

Irrevocable Documentary Letter of Credit. Standard for CIF shipment-based contract settlements.

MT103 Wire Transfer

SWIFT bank-to-bank wire transfer. Used for advance payments, deposits, and spot transaction settlements.

SGS / Intertek Inspection

All cargo is subject to independent third-party quality and weight inspection prior to bill of lading issuance.

Procedures

Trade Documentation & Procedures

Defiant Trading operates under formal, documented procedures for all commodity categories. Our procedure framework ensures consistency, accountability, and protection for all counterparties.

ICUMSA-45 Sugar Purchase Procedure

Standard operating procedure for all refined sugar transactions — covering buyer qualification, FCO acceptance, SPA execution, and shipment release.

  • Buyer issues signed LOI with company registration
  • Defiant Trading issues FCO within 2 business days
  • Buyer returns signed FCO with banking coordinates
  • SPA drafted and executed by both parties
  • Buyer issues SBLC MT760 or LC MT700 within agreed window
  • SGS pre-shipment inspection arranged at origin port
  • Bill of lading and shipping documents released on payment

Frozen Protein Purchase Procedure

Procedure for frozen poultry and seafood transactions — including cold chain compliance, container logistics, and Halal certification requirements.

  • Buyer provides product specification sheet and target price
  • Defiant Trading sources from certified exporters
  • Proforma Invoice issued with full product breakdown
  • SPA executed with inspection and cold chain clauses
  • Container loading under buyer or Defiant agent supervision
  • Halal certification, health certificates, and COO provided
  • Full shipping document package released on payment confirmation

Grains & Edible Oil Procedure

Procedure for bulk grain (rice, wheat) and edible oil transactions — including vessel nomination, port logistics, and inspection at load port.

  • Buyer submits target destination port and vessel preference
  • FCO issued with Incoterms, quantity, and moisture specs
  • SPA executed with fumigation and phytosanitary clauses
  • Payment instrument established prior to vessel nomination
  • Load port inspection by SGS covering weight and quality
  • B/L, COO, phyto certificate, and COA released post-inspection

New Counterparty Onboarding

All new buyers and sellers must complete our counterparty qualification process before any contract is executed or financial instruments are exchanged.

  • Company registration documents and proof of address
  • Bank comfort letter or financial reference
  • Principal/director identification (passport copy)
  • Mandate or authorization letter for representative agents
  • Completed Defiant Trading Client Information Sheet
  • Signed Non-Circumvention, Non-Disclosure Agreement (NCNDA)

Governing Standards & Compliance

CIS / KYC Required ICUMSA Standards Codex Alimentarius SWIFT Banking UCP 600 (LC) Incoterms 2020 SGS Inspection Intertek Inspection DocuSign Execution US Law / ICC Arbitration
Contact

Initiate a Trade Inquiry

Ready to discuss a commodity purchase, supply arrangement, or partnership? Contact our trade desk directly.

Company

Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC
dba Defiant Trading

Headquarters

6069 Old Court Road, Suite 105
Boca Raton, FL 33433
United States

Phone

(561) 817-6014

Sales & Trade Desk

sales@defianttrading.com

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST

Partner Portal

Active Partner Login

The Defiant Trading Partner Portal provides active counterparties with secure access to trade documents, contract status updates, and shipping documentation for their open transactions.

Contract Documents

Access your active FCOs, SPAs, and Proforma Invoices in one place.

Shipment Tracking

View vessel status, ETA, and port updates for your active shipments.

Shipping Documents

Download Bills of Lading, SGS certificates, COOs, and related export documents.

Portal access is issued to confirmed counterparties only. Contact our trade desk to request credentials.