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January 12, 2006
(Fisheries and Aquaculture)
 

Funding approved for Food Technology Society of Marine Institute

Tom Rideout, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, today announced that funding valued at $2,000 has been approved to assist students of the Food Technology Society at the Marine Institute (MI) to attend the 2006 International Boston Seafood Show.

Minister Rideout said: "The department is extremely pleased to provide these students with this funding to offset some of their travel expenses for this event. Government considers this event a prime opportunity for these individuals to experience an array of global seafood products and initiatives, which will broaden their knowledge of the seafood industry."

The International Boston Seafood Show is one of North America�s largest seafood events. It is a global showcase for Newfoundland and Labrador seafood. Promotional activities include a trade show booth, the annual Newfoundland and Labrador seafood industry reception and private meetings with seafood customers. This event increases the awareness of the quality and versatility of provincial seafood products.

"The seafood industry is a major contributor to the viability of our provincial economy," said Minister Rideout. "To that end, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture is an active participant in the Boston Seafood Show. The department hosts a reception that provides invitees from all over the world with the opportunity to network with prospective business contacts, while sampling food contributed by Newfoundland and Labrador seafood companies."

The department is also the lead exhibitor at the event. It provides general information on the province�s seafood industry, including a provincial Seafood Processors Directory and fact sheets on species produced in this province.

"Government places this trade show in high regard and makes the most of the event for the benefit of our province�s seafood industry," said Minister Rideout. "Increasing the provincial representation at this event is important and my department certainly supports the efforts of the students at the Marine Institute in participating in this trade show. These individuals are, after all, the future of this province�s seafood industry."

David Bonnell, head of the Marine Institute�s School of Fisheries says, "Our graduates in MI�s food technology diploma program have had excellent career success. They are well prepared to enter every sector of the food industry, and the seafood sector is one of the most important industries in our province. Our students value the government�s support as attending the Boston Seafood show will provide them with a strong perspective of the seafood industry; expose them to the latest developments in the industry and allow them to network with local, national, and international decision-makers in the seafood industry."

The minister says government will, where fiscally possible, contribute to any initiative that has tangible benefits for the seafood industry in Newfoundland and Labrador.

"Our government is committed to ensuring that the seafood processing sector remains an integral part of the provincial economy," said Minister Rideout. "Rural areas of the province depend largely on the fish processing sector and promoting this industry remains at the top of government�s priority list.

"This contribution to the Marine Institute," continued the minister, "demonstrates that commitment."

Media contact:
Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3733, 690-8403
Kimberley Thornhill, Marine Institute, (709) 778-0544, 685-5276

2006 01 12        4:00 p.m.

 

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