Seafood

• Lobster giant partially owned by Indigenous bands delivering higher sales and profits

  A seafood giant that is half-owned by a coalition of First Nations is reporting a leap in annual sales, as 2022 revenues rose by $71.6 million compared to the year before.

  Canada

  Mar 17
  
• Sardines, squid could supplant salmon on B.C. menus amid climate change: UBC study

  Researchers looking at Vancouver menus and ocean temperatures going back 140 years found a growing trend in seafood that thrives in warmer waters.

  Environment

  Apr 22, 2022
  
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• Ottawa announces $4.85M to buoy Nova Scotia’s struggling fish and seafood sector

  Fisheries Minister says the $4.85 million will help the sector retool and find new markets, positioning the industry for a strong post-pandemic recovery.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2021
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• Nova Scotia fisheries receive nearly $45 million in funding from federal, provincial governments

  The $44.7 million announced on Thursday is being split between 11 different companies to assist the sector to be more effective and sustainable.

  Politics

  Feb 4, 2021
• N.B. seafood giant Cooke buys insolvent U.S. fish processor, expands global reach

  True North Seafood, the flagship brand and processing arm of Cooke, purchased Mariner Seafood for US$2.75 million.

  Economy

  Oct 28, 2020
• ‘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."

  Economy

  Jun 17, 2020
• Lobster processing plant in Val-Comeau, N.B., ‘a total loss’ after fire

  The plant, which processed lobster, employed about 250 people.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
• N.B. students as young as 13 fill lobster processing jobs left by barred temporary foreign workers

  Slashed market demand and decreased capacity at seafood processing plants have been challenging factors the sector is dealing with amid COVID-19 concerns.

  Economy

  May 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."

  Economy

  May 12, 2020
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• Canada’s meat-and-potato problem: Coronavirus pandemic hits the food supply chain

  Potato growers are the latest to push for help, asking Ottawa for "urgent required interventions" as demand for french fries has all but disappeared.

  Politics

  Apr 26, 2020