Nova Scotia Seafood

04/17/2025

Planning your Easter or Good Friday meal? Nova Scotia seafood brings fresh, sustainable flavour to the table, perfect for family favourites or new holiday dishes.

Wild, premium, and proudly Nova Scotian. 💙

Looking for recipe inspiration? Get started by visiting nsseafood.com for our suggestions!

04/11/2025

Great news for those in Alberta and British Columbia! Whether gathering with family or catching up with friends, elevate your Easter celebrations with Nova Scotia seafood - keep an eye out for Fortune Oysters at your nearest Real Canadian Superstore! 🦪

Alberta and British Columbia -- Get your friends together. It is time to refresh your shucking skills https://fortuneoysters.ca/shuck/

We are back!!!!!! You have kept asking and we have them back for you just in time for Easter. Available at your local Real Canadian Superstore.

04/11/2025

Every dish has a story. Ours begins in the cold waters of Nova Scotia. 🌊

Harvested with care and rooted in tradition, our seafood brings the clean taste of the North Atlantic to plates around the world.

It’s premium quality you can trust and taste – because where it comes from makes all the difference.

What’s your favourite seafood recipe to make? Let us know! 👇

04/08/2025

From the depths of the Atlantic to the height of flavour, Nova Scotia Seafood brings people together, one unforgettable meal at a time.

Caught in the cold, pristine waters of the North Atlantic and served with warmth and care, it’s more than just delicious – it’s a taste of community, tradition, and the ocean’s bounty.

Who would you invite to your next seafood feast? Tag them below!

03/31/2025

45°N, 63°W. In Nova Scotia, origin isn’t just a detail – it’s a difference you can taste.

Nova Scotia’s seafood industry tells an incredible story. It’s our home, our livelihood, and our pride. For generations, our communities and families have worked these waters, passing down their knowledge, respect, and care.

We launched our new brand video to a room full of Nova Scotia Seafood supporters at Seafood Expo North America and now we’re thrilled to share it with you. Discover why Nova Scotia Seafood is renowned across the globe.

03/14/2025

We’re heading to Seafood Expo North America in Boston! 🦞🌊 If you’re attending, stop by booth #1341 to experience why Nova Scotia is Canada’s seafood powerhouse. From lobster to redfish, scallops, snow crab and more, we’re bringing the best of our waters to this international audience.

We can’t wait to connect! Sea you there! 👋

02/28/2025

Join us for an in-person Information Session on Market Diversification for Nova Scotia Seafood.

Designed for seafood companies on Nova Scotia’s South Shore and Southwest regions, this event offers expert insights and practical strategies to expand your market reach. Connect with fellow seafood exporters, government representatives, and key industry professionals through dedicated networking sessions.

Guest Speaker: Kris Vascotto, Executive Director for the Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance

📆 Tuesday, March 11, 2025
🕛 10:00 am - 12:00 pm AST
🔗https://hubs.la/Q038L2510

For more details, connect with Ben Forsyth, Export Development Executive, at [email protected].

Nova Scotia Seafood, Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance, Nova Scotia Government, Invest Nova Scotia, Ignite Atlantic

01/28/2025

Happy Lunar New Year from Nova Scotia Seafood!

The Year of the Snake is here; a symbol of wisdom, renewal, and resilience. As we celebrate this special time, we honour the connections we’ve built with seafood lovers around the world and the vibrant communities that make our industry so special.

Did you know? The color red symbolizes good fortune in Lunar New Year traditions. Just like the bright red of our Nova Scotia lobster, it’s a sign of prosperity and celebration for your holiday table.

Whether it’s lobster, sea cucumber, or redfish, our seafood brings people together for memorable celebrations and meals!

Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity in the Year of the Snake! 新年快乐！🧧 🎊 🐍

12/20/2024

This season, we’re grateful for the incredible community behind Nova Scotia seafood – from our dedicated harvesters to those around the world who enjoy a taste of our pristine waters. 🦞

We hope you savour the flavours of Nova Scotia’s premium seafood and feel the warmth of our province’s spirit, no matter where you are. ⚓

Wishing you a joyful holiday season! ✨

12/04/2024

Nova Scotia lobster is making headlines! 🦞 Recently featured on Vietnam’s national TV channel, VTV3, our premium lobster is gaining fans internationally.

Did you know the Indo-Pacific region makes up 39% of Nova Scotia’s seafood exports? Vietnam is a key player, enjoying top favourites like lobster, snow crab, clams, and coldwater shrimp.

Thank you to VTV3 and the Embassy of Canada to Vietnam for their support of Nova Scotia’s seafood industry. Catch the spotlight on Nova Scotia lobster below! 🇨🇦 🇻🇳

Video: https://youtu.be/TQMYf1s-8vw?si=OmRFeMbZqZAZ111G

Cafe sáng với VTV3

11/26/2024

Happy dumping day! Today marks the opening of Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 33 & 34, Nova Scotia’s largest lobster fishing region. For the next six months, harvesters in this region will brave the cold waters to bring you premium quality lobster, Nova Scotia's top seafood export, cherished worldwide for its exceptional quality.

To the hardworking harvesters embarking on this season: thank you for your dedication and resilience. Wishing you calm seas, full traps, and a safe, prosperous season.

Let’s raise a claw for the best lobster in the world, proudly harvested from Nova Scotia's pristine waters!

10/10/2024

Nova Scotia Oysters Rockefeller for Thanksgiving? Yes please! 🦪

Elevate your holiday meal with a fresh, flavourful twist – the perfect way to savour Nova Scotia oysters. This Taste of Nova Scotia recipe gives oysters a rich, cheesy goodness with a bright, herby topping that will leave your guests wanting more.

Perfect as a side dish or a show-stopping appetizer, these Nova Scotia oysters will add a coastal flair to your dinner spread. 🌊

Hungry? Find the recipe at https://tinyurl.com/4m36c7f8

Happy Thanksgiving!

📸: Taste of Nova Scotia

10/01/2024

Hola Vigo! Nova Scotia Seafood is thrilled to be back in Vigo, Spain to take part in the 2024 Conxemar Exhibition.

Stop by the Seafood from Canada pavilion at booth to meet our Nova Scotia Seafood companies:
• Biscay Seafoods Canada
• Sea Star Seafoods Ltd
• Truefoods/I. Deveau Fisheries

From our cold, pristine waters to your table, Nova Scotia’s pure, premium seafood products are sustainably harvested, reflecting our rich maritime tradition. Our companies look forward to connecting with you to share our story and exceptional quality of our seafood.

See you there!

Invest Nova Scotia, Embassy of Canada to Spain, Conxemar

09/19/2024

Don't miss out on the chance to exhibit in the Nova Scotia Seafood Pavilion at Seafood Expo North America! 🦞 Submissions of interest are due to Invest Nova Scotia by Friday, October 18, 2024.

🦞 Join us as a co-exhibitor at the Nova Scotia Seafood Pavilion during Seafood Expo North America (SENA) 2025 in Boston!

Why SENA? As North America’s largest seafood expo, SENA attracts thousands of global buyers and suppliers. It’s your chance to connect with key players, including importers, exporters, wholesalers, restaurants, and more!

🔗 Ready to dive in? Submit your Expression of Interest by Friday, October 18, 2024 -
https://hubs.la/Q02Qh8360

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your seafood brand at one of the largest seafood trade events in the world! 🌍

Nova Scotia Seafood Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance Seafood from Canada

09/13/2024

As the Mid-Autumn moon shines bright and families gather to celebrate this special time, we’re proud to share the premium quality and freshness of Nova Scotia’s seafood with you.

Whether you’re preparing a traditional feast or adding a modern twist, our sustainably sourced seafood brings a taste of Nova Scotia’s cold pristine waters to your Mid-Autumn table. 🦞

🌕✨ Wishing you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival ✨🌕

09/11/2024

From our cold, icy waters to your plate; the dedicated people behind Nova Scotia’s seafood industry strive to bring you seafood that's as pure as the waters it comes from. Every catch is a testament to their hard work and commitment to sustainability.

💡 In 2022, Nova Scotia had the highest employment in the fishing and fish processing industry in Atlantic Canada, with 9,600 jobs, making up 2% of the province’s employment.

Feel the confidence of knowing your seafood is sustainably sourced from the pristine Atlantic Ocean. Be inspired by the stories of Nova Scotia’s coastal communities and how they weave into our seafood.

Discover premium quality seafood. Discover Nova Scotia Seafood.

09/09/2024

"Lobster sourced locally in the morning, and on your dinner plate in the evening, giant Digby scallops the size of your arm, juicy oysters and plump mussels fresh from the ocean – you’ll find East Coast Canada’s most luscious seafood here in Nova Scotia." 🦞 🦀 🐟

How timely is this Travel + Leisure India & South Asia article?! Nova Scotia Seafood was recently with six Nova Scotia seafood companies at Seafood Expo Asia promoting our pure, premium quality seafood and connecting with buyers from around the world.

We're all very passionate about our seafood (pass the butter!), and we're equally as passionate with helping you grow your business. Drop us a line: https://bit.ly/3B5w0hf

Read article: https://bit.ly/4d06l7h

09/06/2024

From the pristine, icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean to your table, Nova Scotia snow crab is a seafood lover's dream 🦀 Renowned for its sweet, tender meat and sustainable harvest, our snow crab is a pure taste of Nova Scotia.

Why you’ll love it:
🌊 Perfectly sweet and tender meat
🌊 Sustainably harvested from the cold North Atlantic
🌊 Ideal for everything from gourmet dinners to casual meals

In 2023, Nova Scotia exported $192 million worth of snow crab around the world. This is a catch you won’t want to miss!

Ready to try it? Check out the recipe for a layered snow crab salad: https://tinyurl.com/2c6w6kbc Recipe courtesy of Seafood from Canada.

For more information on Nova Scotia snow crab, visit us in Booth G19 at Seafood Expo Asia or check out our website / nsseafood.com