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Martin Sullivan, President and CEO of Ocean Choice International (OCI), today announced changes to the company’s operations in Newfoundland and Labrador to ensure a viable and competitive company for the future.

Martin Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Choice International (OCI) today announced that the Company, the Fishermen Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW) and the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Government of Newfoundland met today to discuss the long-term viability of the flatfish business and OCI’s operations at Marystown.

Martin Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Choice International (OCI), today announced that the Company and Town of Marystown have negotiated a settlement on all outstanding municipal taxes up to and including taxes for 2011.

Ocean Choice International (OCI), as a member of the Canadian Association of Prawn Producers, has received official notice that the Canadian offshore northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis) and striped shrimp (Pandalus montagui) fishery has completed the certification process and has been awarded the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for sustainably managed fisheries.

Ocean Choice International (OCI) today announced that it will contribute to a fund in collaboration with the Provincial Government to assist the affected workers at its Port Union shrimp processing facility.

Ocean Choice International (OCI) continues to seek collaboration from its employees, the FFAW, and government to arrive at a solution to the challenges faced in the flatfish business. The engagement of all stakeholders is critical in determining the way forward in the flatfish business in Newfoundland.

Ocean Choice International (OCI) is looking for a way forward in a challenging flatfish business because they believe in it.

Ocean Choice International (OCI) today launched a fresh new corporate brand focusing on the Company’s three pillars: customer service, product quality and sustainability. The new brand, logo, tagline – see food differently, and website aim to raise awareness of the company, its quality products and sustainable fishing practices.

Ocean Choice International (OCI) announced today that its Port Union shrimp processing plant will not re-open this upcoming season after sustaining damages in excess of $10 million during Hurricane Igor in 2010.

Ocean Choice International (OCI) and the Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW) have reached a tentative agreement involving approximately 200 OCI ground fish fleet workers based out of Marystown. The agreement is for two years and offers improvements in both wages and benefits.