April 10, 2007 EDITION

Partnership Opportunity

March 22nd, 2007

The Comox Valley Shellfish Festival is presented by the BC Shellfish Growers Association in partnership with the K’omoks First Nation.

The festival is being steered by a committee of dedicated leaders from the Comox Valley with strong advisory and community support from Economic Development, Chamber of Commerce and  Comox Valley Tourism.

Events will take place June 6 -10th inclusive and the BCSGA and Shellfish Farmers are calling on the following partners in the Comox Valley to contribute to the program and participate in the festival promotional opportunities.

Partners we need to make it happen:

· Restaurants and Chefs

· Agricultural food producers

· Other local food producers (dairy, bakers, desserts, beverages)

· Island wine and beer producers

· Kitchen stores and cooking class providers

· Other businesses related to shellfish that can provide a service or product that enhances festival program, such as Artisans, Fun for Kids etc.

All partners will be included in a comprehensive marketing and media package designed for maximum promotion for the overall festival.

For more detailed program information and to receive a partner package, please contact Karma Brophy by email - karma@inboundwest.com or at (250) 897 2599.

  

BC Seafood Stats

BC Seafood Industry presents its Year in Review. Below are some of the Highlighted Statistics.

BC Seafood Industry

Species

90

Harvest (Tons)

333,700

    Wild Salmon

26,300

    Cultured Salmon

70,600

    Cultured Shellfish

9,700

    Wild Shellfish

17,600

    Herring

30,400

    Groundfish

168,500

    Other

10,600

Landed Value (Millions)

700

    Wild Salmon

32.9

    Cultured Salmon

318.7

    Cultured Shellfish

17.4

    Wild Shellfish

122.1

    Herring

31.1

    Groundfish

156.7

    Other

21.1

Wholesale Value (Billion)

1.2

    Wild Salmon

212.0

    Cultured Salmon

371.1

    Cultured Shellfish

32.3

    Wild Shellfish

178.1

    Herring

85.8

    Groundfish

285.4

    Other

37.0

Countries Shipped

72

Export Value (Millions)

995

Registered Fishers

8,000

Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Lands & Provincial Ministry of Environment

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