ST. JOHN’S, NL – Martin Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Choice International (OCI) today announced that the Company, the Fishermen Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW) and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Government of Newfoundland met today to discuss the long-term viability of the flatfish business and OCI’s operations at Marystown.
“While we have engaged in extensive consultation over the past number of years with employees, the FFAW, and government we have not yet come to a viable solution and we will continue to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to find a model that will make this fishery viable,” said Martin Sullivan.
About OCI
Ocean Choice International is one of Canada’s leading vertically integrated seafood harvesting, processing and marketing companies with operations throughout Atlantic Canada and Sales & Marketing offices around the world. As one of Canada’s largest wild fish quota holders, OCI is a leader in fishing and processing technology and market development.
Source: Ocean Choice International