Funding announced for seafood company in Ramea

The Provincial Government is providing support to Labrador Gem Seafood in Ramea.

The company is focusing on packaging, marketing and distribution as the company ramps up efforts with its North American market plan.

The Provincial Government is contributing $75,000 from the Business Development Support program to support the company’s new activities.

Building on its experience marketing scallops and sea urchin, Labrador Gem Seafood will use this support to help promote its expanded product line of lobster, snow crab, shrimp and cod. Home to a 10,000 square foot secondary fish processing facility the market for the company’s high-quality seafood product creates long-term employment for the area.