seafood
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Ottawa announces $4.85M to buoy Nova Scotia’s struggling fish and seafood sectorFisheries Minister says the $4.85 million will help the sector retool and find new markets, positioning the industry for a strong post-pandemic recovery.CanadaMar 17
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Nova Scotia fisheries receive nearly $45 million in funding from federal, provincial governmentsThe $44.7 million announced on Thursday is being split between 11 different companies to assist the sector to be more effective and sustainable.PoliticsFeb 4
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N.B. seafood giant Cooke buys insolvent U.S. fish processor, expands global reachTrue North Seafood, the flagship brand and processing arm of Cooke, purchased Mariner Seafood for US$2.75 million.EconomyOct 28, 2020
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‘Things could’ve been way worse’: Spring lobster season nears end amid COVID-19 market challenges"Things could've been way worse. At least our fishermen have had a chance to go out and catch part of their catch."EconomyJun 17, 2020
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Lobster processing plant in Val-Comeau, N.B., ‘a total loss’ after fireThe plant, which processed lobster, employed about 250 people.CanadaMay 22, 2020
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N.B. students as young as 13 fill lobster processing jobs left by barred temporary foreign workersSlashed market demand and decreased capacity at seafood processing plants have been challenging factors the sector is dealing with amid COVID-19 concerns.EconomyMay 18, 2020
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‘Level of anxiety really high’: Lobster season to start Friday for some Maritimers"This year, we have unprecedented uncertainty with regards to the fishery on all fronts."EconomyMay 12, 2020
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Canada’s meat-and-potato problem: Coronavirus pandemic hits the food supply chainPotato growers are the latest to push for help, asking Ottawa for "urgent required interventions" as demand for french fries has all but disappeared.PoliticsApr 26, 2020
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‘Looking for the local experience’: Food a growing part of Maritimes tourism"Before people travel to places, they are looking up local restaurants and local breweries, because they are looking for the local experience."CanadaDec 2, 2019
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N.B. seafood supplier Connors Bros. filed for bankruptcy, selling assets to Taiwanese company"Employees will get paid, our customer partners can count on us to continue delivering outstanding brands and services, and vendors will be paid in the ordinary course of business."EconomyNov 29, 2019
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