New Fish Canning Plant

New Zealand's fishing industry, neglected for so long, is beginning to come into its own. The latest venture in this field is the establishment of a fish canning plant at Annesbrook by the South Pacific Canneries Ltd, a plant which was officially opened late last month. Guests at the opening, all of whom have been associated with fishing or have a vital interest in the industry, were shown over the plant after the official function. If one thing was noticeable at this function, it was the willingness of at least two of the speakers, Mr F. W. Thomson, chairman of directors of the firm, and Dr E. B. Slack (university lecturer in applied fisheries), to state in no uncertain terms their views of the haqdling of the fishing industry by the Marine Department. Some ears must have tingled.

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Mr Thomson addressing the gathering

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Inside the factory the process commences with the filleting of the fish by John Olykan.

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The fillet is then dipped in a brine solution.