Intercity Packers & Albion Fisheries Announce Strategic Alignment

Vancouver, BC  – Intercity Packers Ltd. Vancouver and Albion Fisheries Ltd. Vancouver are pleased to announce the strategic alignment of their two companies, operating under the new name Albion Farms and Fisheries. Effective May 29, 2016, this new alignment will position Albion Farms and Fisheries as one of Western Canada’s largest fully integrated suppliers of meat and seafood. They will proudly continue to deliver to the marketplace a broad variety of the centre-of-the-plate offerings and outstanding service that their customers have come to know and trust.

“We are enthusiastically committed to increasing customer service levels in a variety of new and exciting ways,” said Danny Ransom, General Manager of Albion Farms and Fisheries. “This includes improved ease of ordering, a wider breadth of products, and one-truck delivery of superior meat and seafood. We are excited about these many opportunities to grow our business and enhance the value we provide our customers.”

Albion Farms and Fisheries will offer service, quality, and uninterrupted consistent supply and is dedicated to meeting the centre-of-the-plate needs of customers with a greater breadth of offerings and commitment to sustainability.

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About Intercity Packers Ltd.

Since 1972, Intercity Packers Ltd. has operated by its founding values of expertise, consistency, and integrity. Continuous innovations, coupled with the newest technology in the industry, ensure a level of safety and consistency that is required to meet the demands of the market. Centre-of- the-plate, hand-crafted meat products are the heart of the brand and the embodiment of its commitment to evolving market trends and tastes. Under Albion Farms and Fisheries, we will continue to deliver a brand you can count on to provide what you need, when you need it.

About Albion Fisheries Ltd.

Established in 1963, Albion Fisheries Ltd. is Western Canada’s largest seafood distributor with over 3,500 delicious products sourced from all over the world. Known for delivering freshness to restauranteurs and retailers who demand the best, Albion Fisheries is also the founding member of the Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program. Under Albion Farms and Fisheries, we will continue to source, promote and offer the largest selection of environmentally friendly seafood options in Canada.

Contact Information

1900 No 6 Road

Richmond, BC V6V 1W3

Telephone: 604 295 2010

Toll Free: 1 800 661 0071

Fax: 604 295 2039

Email: albioninfo@albion.ca

Source: Albion Farms and Fisheries