The Feasibility / Viability Study of a Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Marketing Board

Project Description
Objective:

To complete a study into the benefits of a Newfoundland and Labrador Fish Marketing Board

Background:

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Working Group of the Schooner Regional Development Corporation (SRDC) Zone 16 on the Burin Peninsula, has identified the need for government to establish a Fish Marketing Board for the province. The industry has identified that a high portion of the profits are going to the fish buyers. The NL products are being lumped in with products from other provinces. A marketing board could identify a brand for the NL product. A marketing board would have the opportunity to sell the products when the market is more suitable for a lesser portion of the profit. A study into the meaningfulness of a marketing board, sustainability of the industry, and what would be the economic benefits to the province is required.

Roles for Memorial University:

Conduct industry research on the benefits of a provincial Marketing Board to the industry and the provincial economy.

Partnering Organization(s)
Lead: Schooner Regional Development Corporation - Fisheries and Aquaculture Workshop Group
Partner: Fish, Food and Alied Workers Union
Support: DFO & DFA

Contact
Paul McGinn, Schooner Regional Development Corporation
Ph. 709-279-4651
email. epicco@nf.aibn.com

Locations
Zone 16 - Schooner
Burin Peninsula

Industry Sectors
Aquaculture (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting — Animal Production)
Fishing (Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting — Fishing, Hunting and Trapping)

Thematic Categories
Economy
Regional Economic Development (Rural Development)
Biology (Science Research)
Fisheries

Departments
Faculty of Business Administration (STJ)
Marketing & Business Dvlpmnt (MI)