Southland Fish Supplies is going to open $1 million fish processing factory in Eden, which will process a variety of fish caught locally for sale to major supermarkets, wholesalers and regional retailers. The two-storey factory will come up in Imlay Street beside Eden Wharf. The company has announced to integrate the chain of production from ship to shop by establishing new factory which will bring considerable benefits to everyone.
For the local fishermen the new factory is a key to ensuring Eden’s place in the South East Fishery. The new factory will give the company to more control over the price it receives for its fish than before and will ensure the fishery’s viability. According to Nairn Southland Fish Supplies should be praised for its vision in establishing the factory to integrate production from catch to customer.
Nairn said the new factory will generate more jobs for the region and a lot more economic growth. Buckless, CEO Southland Fish Supplies said that the company was fully accredited with the Woolworths Quality Assurance Program. He added the fishing industry of Eden has changed but it would survive through improvements to “niche processing” and co-operation for mutual benefits.
