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.
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, and corn — 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.
Leadership
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
What We Trade
We trade in eight 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.
ICUMSA-45 Refined Sugar
White refined cane sugar meeting ICUMSA-45 international standards. Available in 50kg bags or bulk. Primary supply from Brazil (Santos).
Genuine Seller — Buyer's Guide →
Frozen Poultry
Whole birds, MDM, leg quarters, wings, feet, paws, and processed chicken products. Sourced from certified Brazilian SIF exporters meeting international food safety standards.
Premium Beef
Frozen or chilled beef in individual cuts, primals, whole and 6-way cut. Sourced from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay and shipped in 40ft reefer containers.
Rice
Long grain white, parboiled, and Basmati rice varieties. Available in 25kg, 50kg, and bulk formats for government, institutional, and wholesale buyers.
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.
Wheat
Hard Red Winter (HRW) and Soft Red Winter (SRW) wheat for milling and food production. Available in Panamax or Handysize vessel quantities.
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.
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.
Global Delivery Coverage
We serve importers, government buyers, and distributors across four major trade regions — under internationally recognized Incoterms.
Current Offers
Live commodity offers open to qualified buyers. All programs require completed KYC before a Full Corporate Offer is released. No upfront fees.
GMO Soybeans — Special Offer
- Origin
- Brazil — direct from the farms
- Quantity
- 200,000 – 1,000,000 MT / month
Tiers: 200k · 300k · 400k · 500k · 1M MT - Packaging
- Bulk vessel
- Terms
- CIF or FOB Brazil — special pricing on request
Valid until November 27, 2026. SGS inspected at loading. SBLC MT760 / LC MT700.
ICUMSA-45 Refined White Sugar — Special Offer
- Origin
- Brazil (Santos)
- Quantity
- 100,000 – 500,000 MT / month
Tiers: 100k · 200k · 300k · 500k MT - Packaging
- 50kg new PP bags
- Terms
- CIF ASWP or FOB Santos — special pricing on request
Valid until November 27, 2026. SGS inspected at loading. SBLC MT760 / LC MT700.
VHP Raw Cane Sugar (ICUMSA 600–1200)
- Origin
- Brazil (FOB Santos / Paranaguá)
- Quantity
- 12,500 MT trial · 25,000–50,000 MT standard
- Packaging
- Bulk vessel or 20ft containers (FCL)
- Terms
- FOB stowed & trimmed or CIF — priced off ICE No. 11
Refining-grade feedstock. Pol 99.30° min. SGS inspected at loading. LC MT700 / SBLC MT760.
Non-GMO Soybeans
- Origin
- Brazil
- Quantity
- 50,000–100,000 MT monthly
- Packaging
- Bulk vessel
- Terms
- CIF — price on inquiry
SGS inspected at loading. SBLC MT760 / LC MT700.
Containerized Sugar Program
For buyers seeking flexible quantities below bulk vessel scale, we offer refined and raw sugar in full container loads (FCL) — ideal for trial orders, regional distributors, and staged supply programs.
ICUMSA-45 Refined Sugar — FCL
White refined cane sugar to ICUMSA-45 standard, shipped in 20ft containers loaded with 50kg PP bags (approx. 25–27 MT per FCL). Brazil origin, SGS inspection at loading.
ICUMSA 600–1200 Raw Sugar — FCL
Raw brown cane sugar (ICUMSA 600–1200) for refining and industrial use, shipped in 20ft containers in 50kg bags or 1MT jumbo bags. Brazil origin, SGS inspection at loading.
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. Verification is bank-to-bank, at every stage — non-negotiable.
Verification Is Bank-to-Bank. Full Stop.
- Before any SPA is drafted, the buyer's bank confirms the buyer's eligibility directly to Citibank N.A. by authenticated SWIFT MT799 (Authorization to Verify) — account standing, authorized signatories and KYC/AML compliance. The ATV verifies eligibility only; it is not Proof of Funds.
- After the SPA is signed, Proof of Funds (POF) is confirmed officer-to-officer between the buyer's bank and Citibank N.A. — by SWIFT message or direct bank-to-bank verification call, supported only by the principal/director's passport and company registration documents.
- Full Proof of Product (POP) is confirmed bank-to-bank through the same channel, and only after POF is verified. Proof of Product is always full — never partial or sample-based.
- No allocation letter — refinery, supplier, or otherwise — is ever released directly to the buyer or customer, under any circumstance. Allocation is confirmed bank-to-bank only. This is non-negotiable.
- No product detail or allocation is released before bank-to-bank POF verification is complete.
- Every instrument (SBLC MT760, LC MT700, MT103) must originate from or be confirmed by a Top-50 prime world bank.
Third-Party Proof of Funds — Never Accepted
Defiant Trading does not accept, rely upon, or act on any Proof of Funds that has not been verified directly, bank-to-bank, through Citibank N.A. The following are never accepted as POF, regardless of how they are packaged or who presents them:
- Letters, certificates, or "verification reports" issued by a broker, mandate, consultant, or any non-bank third party.
- Screenshots, PDFs, or photographs of account balances or statements, however official they appear.
- Notarized or attorney-certified funds letters in place of direct bank confirmation.
- Any instrument or letter tied to fund "blocking," "leasing," or SBLC "monetization" arrangements.
The only accepted method: the buyer's bank contacts Citibank N.A. directly, officer-to-officer, to confirm POF or a Ready, Willing and Able (RWA) letter. There is no override or exception, regardless of buyer size, urgency, or broker assurance.
- 01Inquiry & LOIBuyer submits a signed Letter of Intent (LOI) on company letterhead with corporate registration attached. Acknowledged within 1 business day.
- 02CIS / KYC / NCNDAComplete CIS, full KYC package, and signed NCNDA submitted within 5 business days of LOI acknowledgment — no exceptions.
- 03FCO IssuedFull Corporate Offer issued within 2 business days of complete KYC/NCNDA. Buyer returns signed ICPO within 5 business days, or the FCO lapses.
- 04Authorization to Verify (ATV)Buyer signs the ATV. Within 5 banking days the buyer's bank confirms the buyer's eligibility directly to Citibank N.A. by authenticated SWIFT MT799. The ATV verifies eligibility only — it is not Proof of Funds.
- 05SPA ExecutedSPA drafted within 3 business days of ATV confirmation; executed by both parties within 5 business days of the draft.
- 06Proof of Funds — Bank-to-BankAfter the SPA is signed, the buyer's bank completes full bank-to-bank POF verification with Citibank N.A. within 5 business days. No product detail is released before this step is complete.
- 07Proof of Product — Bank-to-BankFull POP confirmed bank-to-bank within 3 business days of POF. No allocation letter is released to the buyer under any circumstance — non-negotiable.
- 08Instrument Issued & ConfirmedSBLC (MT760), LC (MT700), or MT103 issued within 7 business days of POP confirmation and confirmed operative within 3 business days, before vessel/container nomination.
- 09Independent InspectionSGS, Intertek, Cotecna, or Bureau Veritas inspection at load port. Findings issued within 2 business days and are final and binding.
- 10Shipment & Document ReleaseWhere MT103 is the settlement instrument, payment is due within 24/72 hours of loading completion. Full shipping documents released within 3 business days of confirmed payment — never in advance, never to a third party.
Default & Non-Performance
- ATV confirmation not received from the buyer's bank within 5 banking days of the ATV being signed: the FCO lapses automatically and is not reissued without a new LOI.
- POF not verified within 5 business days of SPA execution: Defiant Trading may cancel the SPA without penalty.
- Payment instrument not confirmed operative within 3 business days of issuance: Defiant Trading may cancel the SPA without penalty and reallocate the cargo.
- MT103 payment not received within 24/72 hours of loading completion: buyer is in default; Defiant Trading may hold cargo, impose demurrage, or reallocate at its sole discretion.
- Any attempt to route verification, payment, or documents through an unapproved third party voids the transaction immediately.
Accepted Payment Instruments & Standards
SBLC MT760
Standby Letter of Credit via SWIFT MT760, issued or confirmed by a Top-50 prime world bank. 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. Where MT103 is the settlement instrument, payment is due within 24/72 hours of loading completion — non-negotiable.
SGS / Intertek Inspection
All cargo is subject to independent third-party quality and weight inspection prior to bill of lading issuance.
Non-bank instruments, electronic-money platforms, cryptocurrency, and any form of “leveraged,” “blocked,” or “monetized” funds are refused outright, with no exception.
Trade Documentation & Procedures
Defiant Trading operates under formal, documented procedures for every commodity category, each governed by the bank-to-bank verification policy above. Full commodity-by-commodity procedures, including Urea N46, are in the downloadable policy document above.
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 ICPO with banking coordinates
- Buyer's bank confirms eligibility to Citibank N.A. by SWIFT MT799 (Authorization to Verify)
- SPA drafted and executed by both parties
- Buyer's Proof of Funds is verified bank-to-bank through Citibank N.A.
- Full Proof of Product is confirmed bank-to-bank through Citibank N.A. — no allocation letter released to buyer
- 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 confirmed payment only
Frozen Poultry Purchase Procedure
Procedure for frozen poultry 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
- Buyer's bank confirms eligibility to Citibank N.A. by SWIFT MT799 (Authorization to Verify)
- SPA executed with inspection and cold chain clauses
- POF and full POP verified bank-to-bank after SPA execution, before the Proforma Invoice is issued
- Container loading under buyer or Defiant agent supervision
- Halal certification, health certificates, and COO provided
- Full shipping document package released on confirmed payment only
Grains, Oils & Soybeans Procedure
Procedure for bulk grain (rice, wheat, corn), edible oil, and soybean 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/protein specs
- Buyer's bank confirms eligibility to Citibank N.A. by SWIFT MT799 (Authorization to Verify)
- SPA executed with fumigation and phytosanitary clauses
- After SPA execution, POF verified bank-to-bank; full POP released only after POF confirms
- Payment instrument established prior to vessel nomination
- Load port inspection by SGS covering weight and quality; findings final and binding
- B/L, COO, phyto certificate, and COA released on confirmed payment only
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
Frequently Asked Questions
About Defiant Trading and how we work
What does Defiant Trading do?
Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC, doing business as Defiant Trading, is a Florida-based global food-commodity trading company founded in 2012. From our office in Boca Raton, Florida, we source and supply bulk food commodities to buyers worldwide.
What commodities does Defiant Trading supply?
Defiant Trading supplies ICUMSA 45 refined white sugar, soybeans (GMO and non-GMO), edible oils, wheat, rice, frozen poultry, and corn, sourced from established producers and delivered on international trade terms.
Where is Defiant Trading located?
Defiant Trading is headquartered at 6069 Old Court Road, Suite 105, Boca Raton, FL 33433, USA. You can reach us at +1 561-817-6014 or sales@defianttrading.com.
What regions does Defiant Trading serve?
We serve buyers across West Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and North America, arranging delivery on CIF and FOB terms to major discharge ports.
What is ICUMSA 45 sugar?
ICUMSA 45 is the international standard for refined white sugar, denoting a whiteness of 45 RBU or lower with polarization of 99.80 degrees minimum. It is food-grade sugar suitable for human consumption. Defiant Trading supplies Brazilian-origin ICUMSA 45 packed in 50 kg polypropylene bags.
Does Defiant Trading charge upfront fees?
No. Defiant Trading operates a strict no-upfront-fee policy. We do not require advance payments, deposits, or mobilization fees as a condition of doing business.
What payment instruments does Defiant Trading accept?
Defiant Trading works with bank instruments issued or confirmed by Top-50 prime world banks, such as an irrevocable Standby Letter of Credit (SWIFT MT760) or documentary Letter of Credit, with settlement by telegraphic transfer (SWIFT MT103). Instruments are advised through our bank, Citibank N.A. We do not accept instruments from non-bank or electronic-money institutions.
How does Defiant Trading verify counterparties?
Defiant Trading follows a KYC/AML and NCNDA-first approach with every counterparty. Every buyer completes CIS/KYC before we issue a Full Corporate Offer. Once a buyer returns a signed Irrevocable Corporate Purchase Order, the buyer's bank confirms the buyer's eligibility directly to Citibank N.A. by authenticated SWIFT MT799 (Authorization to Verify), and the Sale and Purchase Agreement is then drafted and executed. After the SPA is signed, Proof of Funds and full Proof of Product are confirmed bank to bank through Citibank N.A., protecting both parties.
How can I buy from or supply Defiant Trading?
Buyers and suppliers can contact Defiant Trading at sales@defianttrading.com or +1 561-817-6014. Suppliers can also apply through our Become a Supplier page at defianttrading.com/become-a-supplier.
Last updated: October 2026
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Company
Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC
dba Defiant Trading
Headquarters
6069 Old Court Road, Suite 105
Boca Raton, FL 33433
United States
Phone
(561) 817-6014Sales & Trade Desk
sales@defianttrading.comOperating Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
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Defiant Trading
Fresh N Wild Seafood LLC dba Defiant Trading. A global food commodity trading company headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.