Town of Lunenburg proclaims December 12 'High Liner Foods Day'
LUNENBURG, NS, Sept. 27,
2024 /CNW/ - High Liner Foods Incorporated,
prominent North American value-added frozen seafood company, is
proudly celebrating a landmark 125th anniversary this
year. In honour of the company's anniversary and the impact they've
made in the community, the Town of Lunenburg Council has
declared December 12 as 'High
Liner Foods Day'.
"For 125 years, High Liner Foods has been reimagining seafood to
nourish families across North
America," said Paul Jewer,
President & CEO High Liner Foods. "High Liner has quite a
storied history, all of which started in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and we are deeply
honoured that the community has recognized us by declaring our
anniversary, December 12, High Liner
Foods Day."
At its September 24 meeting, the
Town of Lunenburg Council officially proclaimed December 12, 2024, as 'High Liner Foods Day' in
celebration of the company's 125th anniversary. This day will
recognize the long-standing contributions that High Liner Foods has
made to Lunenburg's economic
development and maritime heritage since its founding in 1899.
Mayor Myra expressed the Town's gratitude, stating: "High Liner
Foods has been part of Lunenburg's story for 125 years. From
supporting our fishing fleet back in the day to now providing
seafood to homes across North
America, they've always stayed connected to this community.
We're proud to recognize their hard work, commitment, and all
they've done for our town and beyond."
High Liner Foods is marking this milestone in the company's
history, through a series of events including a recent celebratory
reception held on September 23 at the
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic which was attended by the
following local dignitaries to honour the company:
The Honourable Susan Corkum-Greek, Minister of Economic
Development
The Honourable Kent Smith, Minister of Fisheries &
Aquaculture
Mayor of the Town of Lunenburg,
Jamie Myra
Mayor of The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Carolyn
Bolivar-Getson
High Liner Foods was acknowledged with certificates of
congratulations and appreciation from both the Municipality of the
District of Lunenburg and the
Town of Lunenburg.
About High Liner Foods Incorporated
High Liner Foods Incorporated is a leading North American
processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. High Liner
Foods' retail branded products are sold throughout the United States and Canada under the High Liner, Fisher Boy,
Mirabel, Sea Cuisine, and Catch of
the Day labels, and are available in most grocery and club stores.
The Company also sells branded products to restaurants and
institutions under the High Liner, Mirabel, Icelandic Seafood and FPI labels and
is a major supplier of private label value-added seafood products
to North American food retailers and foodservice distributors. High
Liner Foods is a publicly traded Canadian company, trading under
the symbol HLF on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
For further information about the Company, please visit our
website at www.highlinerfoods.com
SOURCE High Liner Foods Incorporated
