High Liner Foods marks 125 years of operation

High Liner Foods celebrates its 125th anniversary this year. To celebrate this milestone, the company’s impact on the local community, economic development and maritime heritage, Lunenburg town’s council officially proclaimed Dec. 12 as ‘High Liner Foods Day.’

“For 125 years, High Liner Foods has been reimagining seafood to nourish families across North America,” said Paul Jewer, president and CEO of High Liner Foods. “High Liner has quite a storied history, all of which started in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, and we are deeply honoured that the community has recognized us by declaring our anniversary, Dec. 12, High Liner Foods Day.”

“High Liner Foods has been part of Lunenburg’s story for 125 years. From supporting our fishing fleet back in the day to now providing seafood to homes across North America, they’ve always stayed connected to this community. We’re proud to recognize their hard work, commitment, and all they’ve done for our town and beyond,” added Lunenburg’s Mayor Jamie Myra.

High Liner Foods was founded in 1899.