Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund innovative projectsin the seafood sector
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are pleased to announce funding of over $1.9 million through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.
The five innovative projects in research and development, and technology adoption will enhance productivity and sustainability of the fish and seafood sector in New Brunswick.
| Recipient | Location | Project description | Total project cost | AFF funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorēs (Coastal Zones Research Institute Inc.) | Shippagan | To develop and test an innovative safe crab handling system to maintain high quality products from the harvest to the fish plant. By eliminating successive handling, product quality and its value on international markets will be improved, workers safety on board and ashore will also improve and a traceability system will facilitate the product exportations. | $1,987,032 | $1,569,709 |
| Pêcheries LeBreton & Fils Ltée. | Grande Anse | Install and implement a new cooling technology system to optimize processing operations effectiveness at the facility. | $261,838 | $99,990 |
| Pêcheries APMG Inc. | Caraquet | To acquire and install a new system enabling the shrimp harvester to monitor trawls, fishing gear and water temperature. | $120,304 | $96,243 |
| Sir Eldon Ltd. | Canobie | To acquire and install a new system enabling the shrimp harvester to monitor trawls, fishing gear and water temperature. | $118,658 | $94,926 |
| Association coopérative des pêcheurs de l‘île Ltée | Lamèque | To acquire specialized equipment to improve shrimp oil extraction and develop a commercialization strategy for this product. | $230,000 | $85,000 |
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