CCFI is a facilitator for innovation in the seafood industry. We work with stakeholders across the country and with various sizes and types of operations, including harvesting, processing, and aquaculture. Our goal is to help all innovators and problem solvers enhance Canada's place as a world leader in the burgeoning Blue Economy.
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HARVESTING SECTOR
Canada's harvesting sector has thrived for over 200 years; operating off the coasts of a country that has the longest coastline in the world and some of the most plentiful freshwater resources.
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Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans
NUMBER 011 / 1st SESSION / 45th PARLIAMENT EVIDENCE Thursday, November 6, 2025 Hon. Keith Hutchings (Managing Director, Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation): Thank you, Mr. Chair, for the opportunity to present to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans and your committee’s review of the Fisheries Act. My name is Keith … Continued
Beverage Processing Hydrating for Health
Sometimes, a drink is just a drink. But increasingly, beverages are boosted with electrolytes, magnesium, antioxidants, caffeine, probiotics, prebiotics, amino acids and more—formulated not just for refreshment, but also for functional benefits. These functional beverages—designed to address specific health and wellness needs—are gaining traction as consumers look beyond basic hydration. According to Grand View Horizon, … Continued
Development of Canned Pet Food from Cod
Land and Sea Pets Inc. (the client) was created by Chadwick Wiseman in 2021 with the help of his father, Clayton Wiseman. The company, headquartered in Trinity, Newfoundland, up-cycles cod by products into premium pet treats. While Clayton draws on his vast experience in production and manufacturing to create effective processes to develop a high-quality, … Continued