Increased processing capacity takes work from existing workers and plants, wrong way to support industry, says Association
St. John’s, NL, May 12, 2022 — The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says recent news about a possible new crab plant in St. Mary’s would result in less hours of […]
Seafood Producers says call for a moratorium on capelin is misguided and premature
St. John’s, NL, April 29, 2022 — The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) says recent calls for a moratorium on capelin are misguided, and a capelin fishery at low levels is […]
Association of Seafood Producers says Atlantic mackerel moratorium leaves industry to pay the price, calls for renewed investments in science
St. John’s, NL, March 30, 2022 — The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) is dismayed with Minister Murray’s stringent decision to close the Atlantic mackerel fishery. ASP supports the precautionary approach […]
McCurdy appointment insult to Processors, says ASP
‘FFAW given inside track in arbitration process’ The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) has come out swinging today to news from the provincial government that Earle McCurdy – former FFAW President […]
Seafood producers are committed to safety amid another year of COVID-19
The Association of Seafood Producers ensures its Member-Producers are committed to the safety of their employees and keeping their workplaces safe, amid another year of operating during a global pandemic. […]
ASP echos safety concerns re. vessel length rules in inshore fishery
The Association of Seafood Producers shares industry concerns related to safety about the maximum-length rules for vessels used in the inshore fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. ASP says it shares […]
ASP Executive Director Derek Butler receives NL Economic Developer of the Year Award
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) congratulates its Executive Director, Derek Butler, on receiving the Economic Developer of the Year Award from the Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador. “Derek […]
Association of Seafood Producers welcomes new federal fisheries minister
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) congratulates the Honourable Joyce Murray, newly appointed Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in the federal government. “We look forward to working together with Minister Murray […]
Association of Seafood Producers responds on sea cucumber, supports water deduction
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) that represents sea cucumber producers in the province upholds the 2021 schedule, including grading, for the sea cucumber fishery this year. “Sea cucumber is […]
Association of Seafood Producers say grading program for sea cucumber is appropriate and right
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) that represents sea cucumber producers in the province, rejects FFAW’s recent criticism of lack of transparency in the seafood collective bargaining process, and upholds its […]
