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Advancing innovation in the Canadian seafood industry

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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.

SECTORS WE SERVE

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.

AQUACULTURE

Today, more than half the world seafood is produced from sea farming. Global aquaculture production reached a record 122.6 million tonnes, with a total value of $281.5 billion

FISH PROCESSING

Seafood processing in Canada takes place mostly in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador, contributing nearly $2B in economic activity to the Atlantic region and supporting nearly 25,300 jobs.

LATEST NEWS

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

Antibiofilm for Marine Aquaculture – Proof of concept

Biofouling accumulation on marine gear has been a long-time problem to fisheries and aquaculture activities. Research for anti-fouling coatings, mainly the ones that are non-toxic for the environment, is therefore being developed to create solutions for the sustainable growth of the sector. Please click here to read more

At Sea Performance Evaluation of Lobster Trap Runners

R.A.P. Technologies Inc. is a green start-up company. At the core of its business strategy is to utilize materials originally destined for landfills, to produce robust parts for industrial sales. Since its formation in July of 2015, R.A.P. has faced many challenges, but refuses to make their products anywhere other than New Brunswick. Their goal … Continued
Keith Hutchings, Managing Director Email: Keith.Hutchings@mi.mun.ca Cell: (709) 631-3609
Janet Kielly, Office Manager Email: Janet.Kielly@mi.mun.ca Office: (709) 778-0515