Foreign Demand for P.E.I. Seafood Growing
Despite being heavily affected by Hurricane Fiona and rising costs, interest in Prince Edward Island seafood has remained strong.
Jamie Fox, the Minister of Fisheries and Communities for P.E.I., has cause to celebrate 2022 despite all the hardships the industry has undergone. Along with the other Atlantic provinces, his department has made major strides in communication with the federal government and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO).
“One of the big things this year was our ...
Seafood Sector Worth $1.2 Billion Annually to P.E.I. Economy
‘We’re in a good position as a province,’ says Minister
The seafood industry continues to be a driving force for the Prince Edward Island economy, powered by the production of mussels and oysters and the commercial lobster fishery.
According to the PEI Seafood Sector Economic Contribution Study released in October 2021, the economic value of the P.E.I. seafood industry in 2019 had a combined economic impact of $1.2 billion to the Island’s economy.
“That’s a huge ...
