Nova Scotia and British Columbia came in second and third.
In a statement, Premier David Alward acknowledging the importance of the seafood industry in creating new jobs, especially in rural communities. Local producers from Charlotte County participated in the Boston International Seafood Show this week, promoting their products to more than 16,000 buyers and sellers from more than 90 countries.
In recent years, the province has turned to Asia and Europe as markets for its seafood.
