Cold Water Canadian Lobster - trap to table

 It’s no wonder there’s a global craving for this amazing crustacean. Known for its superior quality, delicate texture and delectable taste, Cold Water Canadian Lobster is a top choice for foodies and suppliers around the world. Sustainable fishing practices have seen strong growth in landings, and technological improvements such as on-vessel and dry-land holdings help preserve the product’s excellent quality.  

 Each lobster is pulled from our traps by hand, inspected and measured. Female lobsters bearing eggs as well as small lobsters are released to ensure the sustainability of this incredible natural resource. All our fishermen are licensed to catch lobster. Each fisherman has a specific number of traps – typically 200 to 300 – that they can harvest within a specific season. Lobsters grow by moulting, or shedding their shell. After a moult, typically in summer, the lobster is soft shelled. The seasons for harvesting lobster are staggered to protect the vulnerable summer moults. Additionally,  we use traps that contain escape mechanisms to reduce the retention of undersized lobster.

Our region has a long history of innovative advances as a processing hub. The fishery conservation and management system in Atlantic Canada is regarded as one of the most stringent in the world. QMP standards; rigorous health and safety regulations; sophisticated grading, handling and packaging processes; and an excellent transportation infrastructure further ensure that our Lobster, maintains the highest quality when it arrives on your table.