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Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ stakeholders gather as iconic stock officially enters assessment process for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification

(April 20, 2026 – Barcelona, Spain) – There was an unmistakable sentiment of positivity and pride at today’s Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ update at the Global Seafood Expo in Barcelona. For the last decade, industry, government, academia, and international customers have been meeting annually to review progress on the FIP, discuss the latest science […]

Latest science confirms strong growth in Northern cod stock, reinforces rare opportunity for Newfoundland and Labrador

The latest science from Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) confirms the Northern cod stock has grown by approximately 20% in a single year, well within the ‘Healthy Zone’ under DFO’s precautionary approach framework. This milestone comes just two years after the return of the commercial fishery. The stock continues to be the largest spawning stock […]

Congratulations to Icewater Seafoods on Winning 2025 Business of the Year Award!

(November 27, 2025 – St. John’s, NL) – Icewater Seafoods has won the Board of Trade’s 2025 Business of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s incredible achievements as a top cod processing plant globally.

Northern cod decision means considerable boost to Newfoundland and Labrador economy over the next 12 months, but more was possible

Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced the 2025-2026 decision for the iconic Northern cod stock. Referred to as 2J 3KL cod, the stock is located off the northeast coast of Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). Northern cod is now the second largest cod stock by Spawning Stock Biomass (SSB) in the world and […]

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Northern Cod ‘Fishery Improvement Project’ stakeholders gather as iconic stock officially enters assessment process for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) sustainability certification

Latest science confirms strong growth in Northern cod stock, reinforces rare opportunity for Newfoundland and Labrador

Congratulations to Icewater Seafoods on Winning 2025 Business of the Year Award!

Northern cod decision means considerable boost to Newfoundland and Labrador economy over the next 12 months, but more was possible