Federal government supports sea urchin, cucumber exports
Pacific red sea urchins. (Photo Credit: PUHA)
(CANADA, 4/15/2015)
British Columbia's seafood harvesters will receive support to help promote and increase export demand for Canadian Pacific sea urchins and sea cucumber skins and meats to new and emerging markets.
Minister of National Revenue, Herry-Lynne D. Findlay on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Minister Gerry Ritz, has announced an investment of over CAD 164,000 (USD 130,647) to the Pacific Sea Cucumber Harvesters Association (PSCHA) and the Pacific Urchin Harvesters Association to support their international marketing efforts.
"Our Government is proud to support these two British Columbia seafood organizations in their efforts to increase their global market share by promoting their products' high quality, safety, nutritional value and sustainability. These industries are generating much nee...
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