Fishermen's Co-op Purchases Crown Seafood Lobster Processing Plant in New Brunswick, Saves 110 Jobs
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafoodnews.com] March 4, 2015
The Island Fishermen's Cooperative Association announced they have purchased the Crown Seafood lobster processing plant in Pointe-Sapin, New Brunswick. This will preserve more than 110 jobs in Kent County, says the co-op.
“Our member fishermen bring us large amounts of lobster in season, which is in addition to the other types of seafood we receive from shrimpers and crabbers. We really needed a new plant specialized in the processing of lobster close to Lamèque, ” said Marcel Duguay, General Manager of IFCA.
IFCA currently operates one of the largest shrimp and crab plants in Lameque, New Brunswick, and specializes in packing premium cold water shrimp. The purchase of a lobster plant represents a signficant expansion of their business. They are also represented by a strong marketing group,...
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