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…
Ocean Wise has recommended Ontario-farmed rainbow trout as a sustainable seafood choice. The Vancouver-based conservation program endorses all rainbow and steelhead trout grown in floating net-pens and flow-through systems in Ontario based on their low environmental impact. Before making this…
The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance, together with its regional counterparts, BC Salmon Farmers Association, Ontario Aquaculture Association, Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Association, Aquaculture Association of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association, today issued the following joint statement: The Liberal…
With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. In Canada, about 350, 000 jobs rely on sustainable fisheries. Therefore, the Government of…
Vancouver – Intercity Packers Ltd. and Albion Farms and Fisheries announced an amalgamation, combining together to operate as one legal entity. As of April 28, the brand name will be Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood and will legally be incorporated…
The Government of Canada has launched the Canadian Fish and Seafood Opportunities Fund, a new cost-shared fund (70 per cent federal and 30 per cent provincial territorial) to promote market access and development for the fish and seafood industry. The…
The Government of Canada and province of P.E.I. have announced funding to improve sustainability, health and market for fish and seafood
An independent assessment shows that Newfoundland’s northern cod stock has grown since 2006, as goals are set for even further improvement
The annual Food Price Report 2015 is out and says Canadians should expect increases of between .3 per cent and 2.4 per cent in the coming year
New regulations will increase sustainable aquaculture production, protect environment
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