LOBSTER UPDATE APRIL 29, 2023
Leaders in the lobster fishery from throughout the province met virtually tonight for nearly three hours to discuss a counterproposal received from ASP. Under the proposal, ASP propositioned to implement changes
Author: Courtney Glode
4R SHRIMP UPDATE
The 4R Shrimp Fleet met in Hawkes Bay this afternoon, with the vast majority of the fleet in attendance. They outlined their support for position of the negotiating committee that
INSHORE COUNCIL AND CRAB CHAIRS MEET ON FISHERY CRISIS
Nearly 50 fish harvesters who represent their fleets on the Inshore Council and Crab Committees participated on a call this evening to discuss the latest situation in the crab fishery.
SHRIMP FLEET JOINS PROVINCE-WIDE CALL FOR PROCESSOR REFORM
Leadership in the Newfoundland and Labrador shrimp fishery just finished a virtual meeting this evening to discuss the ongoing crisis in three major fisheries held hostage in the province. The
LOBSTER CHAIRS DISCUSS BUYING STOPPAGE, HOLD STRONG ON FORMULA
Lobster chairs from all over the province met virtually this evening to discuss the latest developments in the recently opened lobster fishery. Earlier today, all but one buyer colluded together
MEDIA RELEASE: FISHERY CRISIS EXPANDS TO LOBSTER
Harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are facing another crisis in the fishery – this time with lobster – with companies refusing to buy because they claim the formula-calculated price is
2023 Shrimp Price
The Standing Fish Price Setting Panel selected ASP’s price offer for 2023 spring shrimp. The price for spring shrimp is below along with the price table. FFAW’s offer was $1.58
COMPANIES BEG FOR CHEAP CRAB, HARVESTERS HOLD STRONG
The Association of Seafood Producers (ASP) held a ‘technical briefing’ this morning in St. John’s announcing their desire for a crab fishery to urgently start at the minimum price of
ASP is not interested in resolving the crab crisis. The merchants are drooling at the thought of cheap crab!
ASP is not interested in resolving the crab crisis. The merchants are drooling at the thought of cheap crab! Letter from ASP dated today, April 22, 2023.
Snow Crab Update – April 21, 2023
FFAW-Unifor held two important meetings today: first with the federal government on employment insurance followed by a 3.5-hour call with the Inshore Council and Crab Chairs. During the second meeting,