Sector
Seafood
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Lagoon Seafood increases sales capacity in Quebec
Lagoon Seafood, a leader in the distribution, import, export, processing and curing of fresh and frozen fish, announces today the appointment of three new sales representatives to support the rising tide in demand for seafood among Quebec consumers – a…
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Canadian Seafood Industry’s Blue Economy Strategy 2040 Includes Vision and Action Plan
The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to see the launch of the federal government’s Canadian Blue Economy Strategy consultations. The ‘Engagement Paper’ shows nearly 90,000 jobs and $9 Billion in GDP…
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Governments of Canada & Nova Scotia invest over $44 million in fish & seafood sector
The funding will support 11 projects focused on the adoption of new technology and partnerships that will improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector. The funding will enable these local organizations to provide high quality seafood…
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Support in Canada for new ‘Ocean Action Agenda’
The Fisheries Council of Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to support the new Ocean Action Agenda released by the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy (Ocean Panel). Their mission of building a…
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Draft released – Canada’s first farmed salmonids ‘Code of Practice’
The National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) and the Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) are pleased to announce the launch of the public comment period for the draft Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farmed Salmonids. The…
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Reiser to hold virtual trade show
Registration is now open for the Reiser 2020 Virtual Trade Show, an online, live event to be held November 2-6, 2020. The event is an opportunity to spend time with Reiser’s Application Specialists, each an authority in their industry, with deep…
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Introducing Scout, the First Canned Seafood Brand to Source 100% of Product from Canada and the U.S.
Canadian seafood brand Scout is the first craft canned seafood line to source 100% of species off the shores of Canada and the U.S.; creating a local and sustainable business model. Scout established a network of small-scale and sustainable fisheries,…
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The Canadian Seafood Show fast approaching – October 27 & 28 in Montreal
The Canadian Seafood Show will be held at the end of October in Montreal. It has the distinction of being Canadian’s first seafood show. This edition will show off Canada’s seafood industry to the world. The international component provides an…
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Government of Canada investment brings fish & seafood surplus food to Indigenous communities – starting investment of up to $10.8 million to the Fisher River Cree Nation
The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, on behalf of Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, today highlighted Government investment of up to $10.8 million through the Surplus Food Rescue Program to the Fisher River Cree Nation (FRCN).…
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Surplus Food Rescue Program provides up to $15.5 million to Canadian fish and seafood industry
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has highlighted support through the Surplus Food Rescue Program for vulnerable Canadians facing food insecurity and Canada’s fish and seafood industry. The program will purchase up to $15.5 million at the cost of production, of surplus…
