The union which represents harvesters says some companies are breaking away from their association and offering a higher price for capelin.
The Fish Price Setting Panel has agreed with the Association of Seafood Producers on 25 cents a pound, about 15 cents less than what the union believes is fair. They vow to tie up the boats until a better offer is on the table.
Now, the FFAW says five companies—Barry Group, Golden Shell Fisheries, Labrador Fishermen’s Union Shrimp Company, Bay Roberts Seafood and Beothic Fish Processors—have signed a break-away agreement with the union.
Greg Pretty
President Greg Pretty says the agreement ensures that harvesters will now get a fair price for their catch.
He says the latest development shows that the ASP is actually a barrier to the functioning of the industry. Lead price negotiator Abe Solberg says it’s clear that their house of cards is collapsing.
The side deals mean that there will be a commercial capelin fishery this summer.
