Clean Technology Supports Growth of Sustainable Seafood Industry
News Release
Funding supports wastewater upgrades to reduce environmental impacts
September 29, 2017 – Halifax, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses succeed in global markets is a priority for the Government of Canada. Firms involved in the export of value-added seafood products are among those helping to grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs in Nova Scotia.
Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margarets, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today announced a $1 million repayable contribution through ACOA’s Business Development Program for Shelburne’s Kenney & Ross Limited (K&R).
This support will enable the company to improve its wastewater infrastructure, making its operations greener to reduce overall impact on the environment. Modifications include an equalization tank, new screening system, and a seawater dilution system designed to meet Environment Canada standards. The $2.3 million dollar upgrade will contribute to the company’s growth and profitability, and safeguard 48 jobs at one of the area’s largest employers.
This investment builds on commitments made by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces to drive economic growth through the Atlantic Growth Strategy, with strategic investments in initiatives that build on the region’s strong export potential and skilled workforce.
Quotes
“Innovations in processing, the development of new markets and sustainable harvesting are key drivers attracting international focus on the quality of Atlantic Canadian seafood. With the support of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy, companies like Kenney & Ross and others will continue to forge global partnerships, attract more foreign direct investment, and create more jobs and greater prosperity for the middle class.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses succeed in the global market is a priority for the Government of Canada. Kenney & Ross creates meaningful export opportunities and jobs in the South Shore region. The Government of Canada is pleased to support them as they modernize in order to meet growing demand. These improvements will ensure that they remain an economic fixture for many years to come.”
- Bernadette Jordan, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margarets
“ACOA has provided K&R the opportunity to be competitive and innovative in the global market whether it is for improvements in innovation or improved infrastructure. K&R provides meaningful employment to the area and is a global competitor in the gelatin industry.”
- Jody Crook, Vice-President Kenney & Ross Limited
Quick Facts
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K&R uses skins from wild fish species such as cod and haddock to manufacture Kosher and Halal certified collagen and gelatin products, 90% of which are exported to 28 countries.
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The high quality food, pharmaceutical and technical grade fish gelatin is used to make unique value-added products, including high tack fish glue, fish meal, as well as a protein additive used in neutraceutical, cosmetic, and food applications, among other things.
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K&R is owned by Ajinomoto Trading Inc., a Japanese food and chemical corporation.
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The company has been based in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia since 1945.
Contacts
Alex Smith
Director of Communications and Outreach
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Phone: 902-426-9417 / 902-830-3839 (cell)
E-mail: alex.smith@canada.ca
Jody Crook
Vice-President
Kenney & Ross Limited
Phone: 902-637-2616 / 902-635-0000 (cell)
E-mail: jcrook@krltd.ca