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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…
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Nestlé adds a plant-based seafood alternative product to its line-up
Nestlé has launched a plant-based tuna alternative that can be used in a wide range of dishes such as salads, sandwiches and pizzas. It has the flaky texture and rich flavor that makes tuna a favorite in many meals. The…
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CFIA collecting data from seafood sector
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is currently in the process of collecting data from the fish and seafood sector to inform the Establishment-based Risk Assessment (ERA) model. Using the information provided for each establishment’s activities, products and risk mitigation factors,…
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Tackling seafood fraud
What some companies and NGOs are doing to reduce mislabelling — but what else is needed by Canada’s seafood industry to prevent further loss of public trust?
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Federal government invests in Atlantic Fisheries Fund
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…
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PEI Mussel King receives funding for international expos
MORELL, P.E.I – Minister of Veterans Affairs was in Morell, P.E.I to announce $49,000 in funding for PEI Mussel King Inc. The investment, made under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing Program, will support PEI Mussel King in export development opportunities,…
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Intercity Packers Ltd. and Albion Farms and Fisheries announce merger
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…
