Those in Halifax, and the rest of the province as well, who buy lobsters for suppliers will soon be required to take a course in how to handle these crustaceans properly, resulting in lower rates of loss during shipping and handling.
The Nova Scotia’s Fisheries Minister, Keith Colwell, remarked that the intention of the program is to improve the overall quality of lobsters that are sold each year on world markets. He further went on to say that the full details of the course, which will take 3.5 hours to complete, are still being worked out, but he did note that it would come with a fee of below $100 per person. A Print company can produce printed manuals, handouts and other instruction materials for distribution during classes such as this.
It was further pointed out that each year, the mishandling of lobsters during packing for shipping and transport results in economic losses that could be prevented. It is estimated that a significant percentage of them are lost each year due to this factor, and by teaching those who work with them how to do so properly, it would result in the highest quality product possible being made available to suppliers.
The plan is for it to be a requirement for buyers to take the class and be fully qualified in order for them to be licensed, starting in 2017.
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