East coast fisheries in Canada were no strangers to exporting, with $2.3 billion in product, mostly lobster, going to the United States. New transportation technology was opening up an efficient way for them to reach Europe - the largest seafood market in the world.
Love That Lobster
Canada leads the world in production of lobster (20%) and in exports about 33% of the total produced. Canada has a competitive advantage because of a productive fishery on the east coast and the desirability of the lobsters there.
While many recipes make use of lobsters or lobster parts, whole live lobsters are considered a special treat. A ...